Part of Fargo Adventures, book 2
First published 2010
Sam and Remi Fargo are diving off the coast of Tanzania when they stumble upon an artifact from a vanished Confederate vessel. The relic carries an unusual feature that launches the treasure-hunting couple into a dangerous pursuit. They don't realize that Mexico's ruling Mexica Tenochca party also seeks this same object. The artifact holds information that could bring down the ultranationalist organization completely. The Fargos find themselves racing against these merciless adversaries across multiple continents. Their quest takes them from Tanzania to Zanzibar, deep into Madagascar's rainforests, then across the Indian Ocean to Indonesia. The trail leads to the infamous location where Krakatoa erupted in 1883. Both sides push forward relentlessly, but only one group can claim victory. The stakes couldn't be higher for Sam and Remi. Losing this race means losing their lives.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, archaeology, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, race-against-time
Setting: Indonesia, Madagascar, Mexico, Tanzania, Zanzibar
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century, 21st-century
416 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons