25 years ago, Sarah Madden lost her husband to Mt. Everest. Ever since, she vowed to never speak its name again.

Now, the mountain that claimed her husband is in her son's blood, and won't let go. This time, she will not remain at home while her son climbs the killer peak. If the mountain is going to take him, it will have to do it staring her in the face.

Frank Kincaid's reputation as the finest Everest expedition guide has supported his charity work in Khum Jung. He has never lost a client on the mountain.

But this group comes with a reminder of the past, and suddenly he is confronted with the memory of the disaster that took the life of his friend, Sherpa Pasang. Soon, history threatens to repeat itself, and they're all put to the ultimate test.