Here is a statement from Vivian Cannon, EVP of Drama Development at UTV about the project:
“With Adam’s experience as a police officer and sergeant, you feel the intensity, nuances and compassion of the characters with his debut novel. This story has all the elements of a thrilling series, including multi-faceted characters in heart-pounding situations. We can’t wait to work with Adam to bring this story to the screen.”
Plantinga expressed his excitement about the acquisition of his book, envisioning the possibility of seeing it on the big screen. Plantinga is known for nonfiction works such as "400 Things Cops Know" and "Police Craft". His transition to fiction has been met with anticipation and enthusiasm.
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Here is the goodreads synopsis of The Ascent by Adam Plantinga:
When a high security prison fails, a down-on-his luck cop and the governor’s daughter are going to have to team up if they’re going to escape in this "jaw-dropping, authentic, and absolutely gripping" (Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author) debut 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.
Source: Yahoo