Murder in the High Himalaya

Loyalty, Tragedy, and Escape from Tibet

By: Jonathan Green

Narrated by: William Hughes

The murder of a young Tibetan nun at the hands of Chinese border guards at the rooftop of the world offers a unique parable for the tale of modern Tibet.

Chinese police are instructed to take any measures necessary to protect the border of Tibet. When a group of climbers witness the murder of a young Tibetan nun who is fleeing to India, two men have a choice: turn a blind eye and preserve their climbing careers or alert the world to the grand scale of human injustice played out daily in Tibet.

Intrepid journalist Jonathan Green here investigates the clash of cultures at the rooftop of the world. As he gains entrance to a fascinating network of Tibetan guides and safe houses operating in the name of freedom, investigates the tradition of extreme mountaineering in Chinese-occupied Tibet, and establishes contact with surviving refugees, he offers a rare, affecting portrait of modern Tibet and raises enduring questions about morality and the lengths to which we go to achieve freedom.

©2010 Jonathan Green (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Green’s steely, factually dense analysis of this unlawful conspiracy sheds light on a perennial human-rights crisis.” ( Kirkus Reviews)

“Compelling.”( Bookseller)

“A gripping tale.” ( Ones to Watch)

very sad but important truths emerge

the author does a great job of explaining the conflict in tibet. i knew there were human rights abuses in tibet but did not have a clear picture of what is happening. this book uses a specific incident to illustrate china’s inhumanity and imperialism and how so much of the world is in thrall to china.

That it was a true story

The Chinese government overtaken Tibet and have no condemnation. Well written putting so many stories together.

Wonderful Book About Chinese Occupation of Tibet

The best book I've read about the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Wonderful wonderful book that tell us a lot about the Chinese government few realize. My only fault with the book was that it ran a bit to long the last portion of the book. Highly recommended. Terrific reader.