Murder on Elbrus — Charles G. Irion; Ronald J. Watkins

Still reeling from the dangers of Everest, world famous mountaineer, Scott Devlon is dispatched by the Defense Intelligence Agency to observe an European Union sponsored conference in southern Russia. But when things turn deadly and a Russian official is murdered atop Europe's highest mountain, Scott's life is on the line as he teams up with the beautiful Natasha, the most powerful woman in the media world. Together, they flee across war-torn Chechnya while Russian Special Forces are closing in. But Scott's enemies may be closer than he ever realized. With time running out, is there anyone he can trust? Set against the bleak terrain of the north Caucasus this action packed mystery unfolds at a breakneck pace with thrilling highs and terrifying lows.