Harte Tower (paperback)

A climbing adventure novel

Eighteen-year-old Ethan Hardy is lost—haunted by his father’s death in Afghanistan and drifting toward a future he can’t see.

Sent to the Alaskan wilderness to spend the summer with his grandfather, Ethan expects isolation, tension, and little else. Joe Hardy is a legendary mountain guide hardened by decades in the Brooks Range—and by the loss of his own son. What begins as an uneasy reunion soon becomes a test of trust when Joe proposes a formidable climb on the remote and unforgiving Harte Tower.

As they ascend deep into Alaska’s brutal backcountry, the mountain reveals its true nature. Avalanches thunder without warning. Crevasses yawn beneath their feet. Weather turns savage. And the wilderness offers no mercy for mistakes.

When disaster strikes, Ethan is left utterly alone—cut off from help, low on supplies, and facing miles of hostile terrain. Survival is no longer about strength or skill alone, but about confronting grief, fear, and the weight of the legacy he carries.

To make it home, Ethan must decide who he is willing to become—and whether the mountain will claim him before he finds the answer.

A gripping wilderness survival novel, this story blends pulse-pounding adventure with a powerful coming-of-age journey, exploring grief, resilience, and the enduring bond between generations. Perfect for readers who love immersive landscapes, high-stakes survival, and emotionally rich storytelling.