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Abandoned on Everest
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
“Abandoned on Everest,” written by tabloid reporter Quentin Stern, is the prequel to “Murder on Everest.” Stern reveals the inside story of the Mount Everest expedition, including sexual misdeeds, sabotage and media manipulation, all of which leads to Derek Sodoc’s tragic death. When Derek Sodoc, only son of the world’s richest and most powerful man dies attempting to climb Mount Everest, questions are raised. Was it the mountain? Or perhaps something more sinister? After reading “Abandoned on Everest” that details Derek Sodoc’s untimely death, Sodoc’s father persuades the surviving expedition members to return to Everest — presumably to recover Derek’s body. With billions at stake and a relentless father searching for someone to blame, everyone is a suspect.
Title: Abandoned on Everest
Authors: Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins. Irion is a 1975 Thunderbird graduate. In a maverick literary quirk, Irion and Watkins give the main character, Quentin Stern, author credit on the cover of Abandoned on Everest (the prequel to Murder on Everest). Stern appears in the first book as a tabloid writer who takes liberties with the facts.
Series: The Summit Murder Series is a unique set of mystery novels. Join authors Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins for this extraordinary journey of exciting exploits and murder atop each of the seven major continental summits, beginning with “Murder on Everest.”
Price: $12.95
Publisher: Charles G. Irion, Irion Books (2010)
Description: Paperback, 6 x 9, 160 pages
ISBN: 978-0984161812
Information: www.SummitMurders.com
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When Derek Sodoc, only son of the world’s richest and most powerful man, dies attempting to climb Mount Everest, questions are raised. Was it the mountain? Or perhaps something more sinister? After reading the book “Abandoned on Everest” that details Derek Sodoc’s untimely death, Sodoc’s father persuades the surviving expedition members to return to Everest — presumably to recover Derek’s body. With billions at stake and a relentless father searching for someone to blame, everyone is a suspect. Set against the backdrop of the world’s highest and deadliest mountain, Murder on Everest is filled with intrigue, sex, betrayal and mystery. It is unlike any murder mystery you’ve ever read. “Abandoned on Everest” is the companion prequel to this exciting debut novel.
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