Summit Murder Mystery Series

We are gearing up for the release of Murder on Vinson Massif!  It won't be long and we will be releasing book number six of the Summit Murder Mystery series!  To tide you over until then, here is the cover for you to gaze upon :) Don't forget that until March 1st, you could win all seven books in the Summit Murder Mystery Series by helping me choose a cover for the last book in the series.  You can vote on a cover, and enter into the contest by clicking HERE .  For more information about the Summit Murder Mystery series, CLICK HERE !

AWESOME review received for Murder on Aconcagua, take a look!   "When I received the chance to do a book review for Murder on Aconcagua, I was very intrigued. It had been a long time since I had read a murder mystery and I was happy to have the opportunity to read this book. I have heard a lot of good reviews about the Summit Murder Mystery series and this book definitely did not disappoint. From the moment I read the Prologue I was hooked. The characters, story setting and weaving of historical locations made for a gripping tale. I found myself having a very visual concept of Aconcagua as I was reading. I could see the deep snow; the mountain trail ahead of me and even imagine the exhaustion and bitter cold, blowing winds as the altitude reached new heights. Among all the excitement of the climb you get wrapped into the characters and their ulterior motives. Mystery, murder and even a few creepy moments keep you turning page after page. As I reached the end of the book I re...

MURDER ON ELBRUS PROLOGUE I was in the Ice Flow again. Diana Maurasi, anchor of the Sodoc News Service evening news, was with me along with Peer Borgen, renowned European Alpine climber and guide. “Scott,” Diana said. “I have to stop.”  We were descending from near the summit of Everest where we’d been caught in a terrible storm. She looked exhausted, as exhausted as I felt. “Not here,” Peer cautioned. “The ice is soft. We must keep going.” The Ice Flow is a great ocean of white that slowly crept down the mountain from just above Base Camp. Passing through its treacherous corridors was the most dangerous part of the climb and descent. Over the decades it claimed more lives than any other cause.  We followed the pathway that had been carefully carved from the ice and snow but now in the afternoon sun, our way had turned glassy on the ice and the snow gave beneath our feet like fluffy cotton. All about us the walls of blue ice leaned towards us precariously and everywhe...

November was a busy month for Irion Books LLC, with a trip to New York for the 25th Anniversary of the Seven Summits to the K2 Adventures Foundation's First Annual Masquerade Ball in Arizona. In New York Charles G. Irion, founder of Irion Books and coauthor of the Summit Murder Mystery Series, attended the Seven Summits Silver Anniversary Celebration, hosted by the New York chapter of the American Alpine Club (AAC). The New York AAC commemorated the 25th anniversary of Dick Bass completing the Seven Summits. Dick Bass with Charles Irion at the New York AAC event. Bass completed the Seven Summits in just three years. Presentation at New York AAC event honoring Dick Bass and his accomplishments of reaching the summits of the highest mountain on all seven continents. Opening remarks by Philip Erard, section chairman for the American Alpine Club, New York section. Erard started the AAC black-tie event that has now become a fond tradition. The annual black tie event was held at the ...

The authors of the Summit Murder Mystery Seris met many new and current fans at El Chorro Lodge on September 18th. This was the first time both authors, Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins, were presented together in the United States. This was also the first ever book signing at the world famous El Chorro Lodge. Fans of the Summit Murder Mystery Series were able to meet the authors and discuss plotlines and characters. Interestingly, the attendees of the book signing stayed at El Charro Lodge to discuss the books amongst themselves, chatting about favorite characters and upcoming novels in the series. The event was a success for the Summit Murder Mystery Series and Irion Books is looking forward to similar future events.

Grab your copies of Murder on Everest and Murder on Elbrus, a sharpie and mark your calendar for September 18th from 5 to 6 in the evening! Ron and I will be hosting a book signing at El Chorro Restaurant at 5550 E. Lincoln Dr in Paradise Valley, Arizona. This is our first book signing together and we are excited for the success of the Summit Murder Mystery Series. We would love to see all of the Scott Devlon fans and murder mystery junkies. Bring your friends and family, we will have copies of both Murder on Everest and Murder on Elbrus for sale at the event. Clear you schedule now for Saturday September 18th from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and come meet and get your copies signed by the authors of Murder on Everest and Murder on Elbrus.

Photo: Nic McPhee Pictured above is Mt. McKinley also known as Denali. The 20,320 ft mountain is the centerpiece of Denali National Park in Alaska. It's also the location of the Summit Murder Mystery novel " Murder on Mt. McKinley " scheduled to be released the Winter of 2011. For several years, there have been efforts to rename Mt. McKinley to Denali which means "The Great One". The mountain was named Mt. McKinely after 25th U.S. President William McKinley, Jr. in 1897. The Alaska Board of Geographic Names officially changed the name of mountain to Denali in 1975, even though the U.S. Board of Geographic Names still maintains " McKinley ".