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A high-stakes thriller set in the world of extreme-altitude mountaineering that takes a dark turn when a series of deaths can no longer be written off as accidents. "Combines fascinating, authentic mountaineering experience with pure thriller entertainment. The suspense rises like the Nepalese mountain it is set on. Reminded me of the best of Michael Crichton." - Matt Haig, New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight LibraryWhen journalist and novice climber Cecily Wong is asked to summit Mount Manaslu,the eighth-highest peak in the world, it's a career-making opportunity. She's been personally invitedby Charles McVeigh, one of the most acclaimed mountaineers in the world, who wants her to report on the final leg of his record-breaking series of summits.
About the Author
Amy McCulloch is a Chinese-White author, born in the UK, raised in Ottawa, Canada, now based in London, UK. She has written several novels for children and young adults, and been published in over fifteen different languages. Her debut adult novel, BREATHLESS, releases in 2022. Before becoming a full-time writer, she was editorial director for Penguin Random House Children's Books. In 2013, she was named one of The Bookseller's Rising Stars of publishing. When not writing, she loves travelling, hiking and mountaineering. In September 2019, she became the youngest Canadian woman to climb Mt Manaslu in Nepal - the world's eighth highest mountain at 8,163m (26,781ft) . Other addictions include coffee, ramen and really great books.
