BKMT READING GUIDES



 
Epic,
Dramatic,
Adventurous

1 review

The Ascent: A Novel of Survival
by Ronald Malfi

Published: 2010-09-01
Hardcover : 376 pages
0 members reading this now
0 club reading this now
1 member has read this book
Recommended to book clubs by 1 of 1 members
After the death of his ex-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 depression. On the cusp of madness, an old friend convinces him to join a ...
No other editions available.
Add to Club Selections
Add to Possible Club Selections
Add to My Personal Queue
Jump to

Introduction

After the death of his ex-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 depression. On the cusp of madness, an old friend convinces him to join a team of men climbing the Godesh ridge in Nepal. When this journey of mythical and spiritual discovery rapidly turns deadly as the climbers fall victim to a murderer within their group, the remaining survivors begin to wonder if any of them will escape the mountains alive.

Editorial Review

No editorial review at this time.

Excerpt

No Excerpt Currently Available

Discussion Questions

No discussion questions at this time.

Notes From the Author to the Bookclub

Note from the author:

Many horror and thriller books deal with the theme of isolation—whether we’re talking about people trapped in an old hotel, on a spaceship, or stranded on the side of the road when their car breaks down. In THE ASCENT, I wanted to push the concept of isolation as far as it would go: the summit of a mountain.

What happens when a handful of mountain climbers find they are…not alone…at the top of the world? That someone—or something—is watching them? That they may actually be hunted?

Book Club Recommendations

Member Reviews

Overall rating:
 
 
  "the ascent a novel of survival"by Mary Ann M. (see profile) 06/05/12

EXCELLENT, could not put this book down

Rate this book
MEMBER LOGIN
Remember me
BECOME A MEMBER it's free

Now serving over 80,000 book clubs & ready to welcome yours. Join us and get the Top Book Club Picks of 2022 (so far).

SEARCH OUR READING GUIDES Search
Search




FEATURED EVENTS
PAST AUTHOR CHATS
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways, author events and more
Please wait...