Crux

Description

In the southern Mojave Desert, two high-school seniors find refuge, purpose, and an unlikely future in their shared passion for rock climbing. Dan, a celebrated natural talent, and Tamma, a sharp-tongued outsider, form an intense friendship as they train among abandoned lots and desert boulders, dreaming beyond the limits of their circumstances. But as graduation approaches, widening differences in class, opportunity, and obligation test their bond and force increasingly dangerous choices. Immersive and adrenaline-charged, this emotionally resonant novel explores loyalty, resilience, class, coming-of-age, and the redemptive power of friendship against a vividly rendered landscape.

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paperback

Penguin Group

Published Jan 20, 2026

417 pages

ISBN: 9780593714188

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