First published 2022
Amara, a wildlife researcher, travels to the remote forests of Africa to study chimpanzee communication. Alone and underfunded, she struggles to connect with the elusive primates. But when a violent poacher threatens the chimps, Amara must find a way to warn and protect them. In a race against time, she immerses herself in the chimps' world, learning their gestures and vocalizations. Amara's bond with the troop deepens as she discovers the chimps' complex emotional lives and their capacity for cooperation. With the poacher closing in, Amara must use her newfound understanding to outsmart him and save the troop from destruction.
Genres: nature, animals, adventure, conservation
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, race-against-time
Setting: Africa
251 pages · Kindle Edition · Arcade
Content warnings: violence