''A captivating debut novel that combines grand storytelling with a thorough knowledge of climbing. Harry Farthing is a compelling new literary voice.'' --Susan Sloate, bestselling author of Forward to Camelot''Breathtaking and chillingSummit really takes you up into the Everest death zone.'' --Rhys Jones, record-breaking British mountaineer and owner of Monix Adventures''Magnificent! A compelling, fast-paced novel that reveals a rarely seen dark side of Everest. A must-read!'' --James W. Huston, New York Times bestselling author of The Blood Flag''A gripper. Takes you up to the majesty of Mt. Everest and into the single-minded 'madness' of climbers . . . what a plot. Fantastic.'' --Sir Robert Swan, bestselling author of Antarctica 2041 and first person to walk to the South and North Poles''A wonderful story that instantly took me back to my Everest days. Many shades of the legends of mountaineering, such as the great Italian Walter Bonatti and, of course, the doyenne of Himalayan record-keeping, Elizabeth Hawley.'' --Martin Adams, 1996 Everest climber and protagonist of Into Thin Air and The Climb''Gripping . . . Farthing vividly depicts the challenges of mountain climbing.'' --Publishers Weekly''Mountain climbing, crime drama, and historical fiction certainly might not appear to be a natural mash-up, but Harry Farthing pulls it off -- and quite well at thatThe treachery, the splendor, the whole man-versus-nature element, all well done. To compliment, Farthing adds in a historical mysteryan excellent set of charactersa fantastic read.'' --As Always''[An] action-packed debut thrillerFarthing's firsthand knowledge of Everest paints a vivid picture of the majesty of the mountain and also the hellish rigors climbers face in trying to conquer it as background to an exciting story, part-thriller, part-historical novelMarries [Farthing's] knowledge of world travel, adventure sports, mountaineering, and modern history to create a gripping action story that is both compelling and thought provoking.'' --Moultrie NewsAbout the AuthorHarry Farthing is an Englishman born in 1964 in Lynton, North Devon, and raised in the West Country. He was educated at St. Michael's Preparatory School, near Barnstaple; Allhallows Public School, near Lyme Regis; and at the University of the West of England in Bristol. From 1987, he enjoyed a successful career with one of the world's largest commercial real estate consultancies. During this period, he lived and worked in London; Lisbon, Portugal; and Milan, Italy; becoming managing director of the company's Italian operations and European Board Director with responsibility for activities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain, and Qatar. In 2010 he took early retirement to move with his American wife to Charleston, South Carolina, to raise their two daughters and pursue a career in writing. Harry Farthing has had a lifelong interest in exploration, archaeology and world history, both published and alternate. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has travelled widely to extreme environments such as the Sahara Desert, the Himalaya, the and the Arctic North. An experienced mountaineer, he has climbed Mt Blanc and the Matterhorn in the Alps, Mt McKinley in Alaska, Shishapangma, the highest mountain in Tibet, and Mount Everest itself. In 2010 he successfully led all thirteen members of a charity climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro in Africa. In 2011 he made a journey across North America by BMW Motorcycle that linked the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific Oceans and travelled 2000 miles of unpaved roads above the 60th Parallel. That trip was the latest in a series of long motorcycle journeys that started with a ride from the UK to the Moroccan Sahara when he was just nineteen. An accomplished public speaker, he has also raised substantial funds for charity through his climbing. Summit, his debut novel, marries his knowledge of world travel, adventure sports, mountaineering and modern history to create an exciting action story that is both compelling and thought provoking. how do i create a web form Summit: A Novel
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love climbing? Probably your cup of tea.By Fred ForbesYou can tell the tale was written by someone who has been there. Great, accurate descriptions of Everest and the climb and a creative, intriguing story. Is it possible that Hillary and Tenzig Norgay were not the first? How else to explain the ancient ice axe found near the top with a nazi emblem. Follow a current tale interwoven with a possible climb of 70 years ago for a dramatic, suspenseful and engaging novel. A must for climbing enthusiasts.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Intrigue on Mt. EverestBy Fred J. MaurenGreat mixture of history and mountaineering. Farthing skillfully weaves parallel plots of contemporary climbs of Mt. Everest with historically faithful accounts of pre-WWII Germany, British India and Tibet. The result is a fictional but plausible tale of a German Mt. Everest climb in 1939. Quick read. I couldn't put it down.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Hard to put downBy StephWonderful story! The back and forth in time is cleverly developed. The last page made me cry :) Very touching and a must-read for high-altitude mountain lovers! Really enjoyed this book and did not want it to end.