Everest 1953 Winner: Leggi Montagna Award 2013 'Groundbreaking.a magnificent book' Independent 'A fascinating piece of documentary writing' Spectator 'Mick Conefrey describes this frenetic scramble for ownership brilliantly.I often found myself deeply moved' Observer 'A wonderful addition to the Everest literature.thoroughly researched and compelling' Wade Davis 'A gripping narrative underpinned by meticulous research' Stephen Venables The Ghosts of K2 Winner: National Outdoor Book Award 2016 'The stories of the early attempts and the eventual success illustrate the complexity of the mountain and the climbers who chose to risk it all. Ghosts of K2 brings them back to life.' Peter Hillary 'A significant contribution to mountaineering historical writing.' Jim Perrin 'Downright thrilling. A must read' Booklist.