First published 1980
A scientific expedition ventures deep into the Congo rainforest, seeking the legendary Lost City of Zinj and its fabled blue diamonds. But they're not alone. Ruthless rivals, deadly tribal warriors, and a murderous new species of gorilla all stand in their way. Can the team's high-tech arsenal and survival skills keep them alive long enough to make the discovery of a lifetime?
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Congo, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic), Germany, Holland, Houston, Japan, Nairobi, San Francisco, Tangier, Virunga region, Zinj
Period: 1642, 1979
384 pages · Paperback · Arrow Books
Content warnings: gore, violence