Breathless

by Amy McCulloch (£14.99, HB,

Michael Joseph)

If you liked Shiver by Allie Reynolds, you’ll really enjoy this. Set on Mount Manaslu in Nepal, one of the world’s most dangerous mountains, struggling journalist Cecily Wong is invited to join an expedition and interview Charles McVeigh, the world’s greatest alpinist. But why has he chosen Cecily? As the team start to climb, it’s clear that not everything is as it seems, as theft, accidents and ultimately murder takes place. In their bid to reach the top, tension builds in this hostile environment, and who to trust suddenly becomes of great importance. Rich in authentic detail, it’s a nail-biting novel.