Category: Thriller
Publisher (India): Silverfish (Westland Imprint)
Publishes in the US by Medallion Press
Published in Canada under the title, The Ascent
At the top of the world, no one can hear you scream . . .
After the death of his wife, successful sculptor Tim Overleigh trades in his lucrative career for the world of extreme sports. But when a caving accident nearly ends his life, Tim falls into a self-destructive downward spiral. On the cusp of losing his mind, Tim runs into an old friend who tries to convince him to join a team of men climbing the Godesh Ridge in Nepal. The journey requires crossing the Tibetan beyul—the hidden lands—to seek out the elusive Canyon of Souls. Knowing he needs to get away and put his life back on track, Tim departs for Nepal. But what begins as a journey steeped in Tibetan folklore and mysticism soon turns into an experiment in torment, destruction and death. Will any of the men escape the mountain with their lives?
The author: Ronald Malfi