New True-Crime Thriller Evil on the Roof of the World Unmasks a Cycling Expedition That Turned Into a Global Nightmare
Bestselling Author William Hazelgrove Delivers a Shocking Account of Two Americans Who Went off the Grid into Disaster
CHICAGO, IL, December 01, 2025 -- National bestselling author William Elliott Hazelgrove returns with his most gripping narrative yet: Evil on the Roof of the World: The Cycling Terror that Shocked the Globe, released November 13, 2024. Drawing from reporting, survivor accounts, and a journalist's instinct for tension, Hazelgrove reconstructs the true story of two American cyclists whose dream expedition into one of the world's most remote regions turned suddenly—and mysteriously—toward tragedy.
At a time when true crime dominates the cultural conversation, Evil on the Roof of the World stands apart for its blend of adrenaline-fueled narrative and investigative depth. Hazelgrove follows the two millenialls as they ascend into a stunning but unforgiving landscape—where geopolitical tensions, hidden motives, and a series of chilling events build toward a shocking confrontation. What begins as an adventure soon reveals a darker truth about the vulnerabilities of travelers who stray beyond the margins of safety.
"This is a story about two people who found themselves in extraordinary danger," Hazelgrove says. "It's about the thin line between exploration and catastrophe."
Hazelgrove—known for Madam President, TDead Air, and other critically acclaimed works—brings his trademark narrative drive to a case that has baffled investigators and captivated readers who crave real-world stakes. With cinematic pacing and keen psychological insight, Evil on the Roof of the World asks urgent questions about risk, trust, and the hidden forces shaping remote-region travel.
Early readers and media have praised the book for its propulsive storytelling and chilling implications for adventure seekers and global travelers.
About the Author
William Hazelgrove is the national bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including historical nonfiction, true crime, and narrative thrillers. His work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Washington Post, Politico, and other major outlets. He is a frequent radio and television guest and is known for uncovering little-known stories with big cultural resonance.
Availability
Evil on the Roof of the World is available now in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats from major retailers, independent bookstores, and online sellers.
William Hazelgrove is the National Bestselling author of ten novels and twelve nonfiction titles. His books have received starred reviews in Publisher Weekly Kirkus, Booklist, Book of the Month Selections, ALA Editors Choice Awards Junior Library Guild Selections, Literary Guild Selections, History Book Club Selections, History Book Club Bestsellers, Distinguished Book Award. and optioned for the movies. He was the Ernest Hemingway Writer in Residence where he wrote in the attic of Ernest Hemingway's birthplace. He has written articles and reviews for USA Today, The Smithsonian Magazine, and other publications and has been featured on NPR All Things Considered. The New York Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, CSPAN, USA Today, World News Tonight have all covered his books with features. His book "Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson" is currently in development. He has two forthcoming titles: "Dead Air: The Night Orson Welles Terrified America" and "Hemingway's Attic: Hell and Glory in Cuba and the Writing of The Old Man and the Sea."
More information can be found at www.williamhazelgrove.com
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