First published 2018
In the Amazon, a bizarre new species emerges. Biologist David Quammen investigates this genetic mystery, uncovering a shocking truth that challenges our very understanding of how life evolves. Leaping between past and present, Quammen weaves a captivating tale of scientific inquiry, tracing the origins of life on Earth and the long, winding path that led us here. At the heart of this journey lies the profound question: what does it mean to be human?
Genres: science, adventure, evolution, non-fiction, 21st-century, biology, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: scientific-inquiry
Setting: Amazon
Period: 21st-century
480 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster