Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

  • Read and listen as much as you want
  • Over 950 000 titles
  • Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
  • Easy to cancel anytime
Try now
image.devices-Singapore 2x
Cover for The Icarus Ascent: Ghosts of the Matterhorn

The Icarus Ascent: Ghosts of the Matterhorn

Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

Seven men. Seven stories. One mountain.

July 14th, 1865. Seven men stand atop the Matterhorn, Switzerland's most famous peak. Led by Englishman Edward Whymper, they have beaten a rival Italian party to attain the summit of 'The Impossible Mountain'.

Triumph turns to disaster on the descent when young Douglas Hadow, the novice of the party, slips and drags three other climbers 4,000 feet to their deaths.

At least that is the conclusion of the official inquiry. The case remains the most notorious mountaineering tragedy of all and is subject to grisly speculation to this day.

Mike Lewis's THE ICARUS ASCENT is a gripping historical adventure based on true events.

© 2025 Next Chapter (Ebook): 6610001111175

Release date

Ebook: 28 November 2025

Features:

  • Over 950 000 titles

  • Kids Mode (child safe environment)

  • Download books for offline access

  • Cancel anytime

Most popular

Unlimited

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$12.98 /month

3 days free
  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Unlimited Bi-yearly

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$69 /6 months

14 days free
Save 11%
  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Unlimited Yearly

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$119 /year

14 days free
Save 24%
  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Family

For those who want to share stories with family and friends.

Starting at S$14.90 /month

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

You + 1 family member2 accounts

S$14.90 /month

Try now