by Ann Patchett
First published 2012
Scientist Dr. Marina Singh ventures into the treacherous Amazon rainforest to locate her former mentor, Dr. Annick Swenson, who has vanished while working on a groundbreaking new drug. Surrounded by venomous snakes, deadly insects, and an unforgiving wilderness, Marina must confront her own traumatic past as she searches for clues to Annick's disappearance. This lush, suspenseful tale explores the high stakes of scientific discovery and the profound emotional cost of sacrifice.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, adventure, suspense, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
368 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial
Content warnings: medical-trauma