Harry Berwin is a convict. Sentenced to fifteen years of hard, monotonous labor in Yosemite Camp, he has two choices: wither away in the camp, or take the gamble of a lifetime and attempt to climb a three-thousand foot rock face without a rope.
Harry never used to be a gambling man. But times have changed.
The virtual reality show, The Climb, is broadcasting his every move to millions of viewers. And Harry knows there can only be one outcome: freedom or death...