The Ascent
The Ascent by Adam Plantinga, published by Grand Central Publishing in 2024, is a thrilling narrative that follows the harrowing escape of a down-on-his-luck cop and the governor’s daughter from a maximum-security prison. Spanning 352 pages, this edition presents a gripping tale of survival as Kurt Argento, an ex-Detroit street cop, finds himself imprisoned after intervening in a violent crime. When a security failure unleashes a wave of dangerous convicts, Argento must navigate the chaos alongside Julie Wakefield, a graduate student and the governor’s daughter, to reach safety.
Readers will encounter a high-stakes adventure filled with action and suspense as Argento and Wakefield, along with a small group of staff and state troopers, attempt to ascend through the prison’s six perilous floors. The narrative delves into themes of justice and resilience, showcasing the characters’ determination to survive against overwhelming odds. With elements of crime and mystery woven throughout, The Ascent offers an intense exploration of human courage in the face of danger.
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When a high security prison fails, a down-on-his luck cop and the governor’s daughter must team up if they’re going to escape in this “jaw-dropping, authentic, and absolutely gripping” (Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author) bestselling thriller from Adam Plantinga, whose first nonfiction book Lee Child praised as “truly excellent.”
Kurt Argento, an ex-Detroit street cop who can’t let injustice go–and who has the fighting skills to back up his idealism.
If he sees a young girl being dragged into an alley, he’s going to rescue her and cause some damage.
When he does just that in a small corrupt Missouri town, he’s brutally beaten and thrown into a maximum-security prison.
Julie Wakefield, a grad student who happens to be the governor’s daughter, is about to take a tour of the prison. But when a malfunction in the security system releases a horde of prisoners, a fierce struggle for survival ensues.
Argento must help a small band of staff and civilians, including Julie and her two state trooper handlers, make their way from the bottom floor to the roof to safety.
All that stands in their way are six floors of the most dangerous convicts in Missouri.
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