by David Grann
First published 2009
In 1925, British explorer Percy Fawcett ventures into the uncharted Amazon, determined to find the legendary Lost City of Z. But what awaits him and his son is a harrowing journey through a hostile jungle, haunted by the bones of past expeditions and the promise of an ancient civilization. As journalist David Grann investigates Fawcett's disappearance, he is irresistibly drawn into the mystery, uncovering clues that bring him ever closer to the truth - if he can survive the jungle's deadly perils.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, non-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: mystery, obsession, survival
Setting: Amazon River Region
Period: 1925
319 pages · Paperback · Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group