Despite the tragedy and notoriety that marked Mori's introduction to climbing, he's still obsessed with the allure of the mountains. Determination alone can't fund an expedition, though, so when a rich adventurer offers him a spot on his climbing team, Mori accepts. But Mori's joy at being in the mountains again is tempered by his knowledge that humans are always more treacherous than the peaks. For older teen audiences.

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