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Synopsis
Earth Resources Technology Services have sent a geological project into the deep, dark regions of the Congo. Their mission is to discover an ancient lost city known to be the last source of the precious blue diamond. The area is said to have a cursor it, a curse no-one believes until the entire party are mysteriously killed one night, Back at the project's base in Houston through a satellite link-up with the wrecked the camera, something that looks almost like a gorilla, almost like a man... Karen Ross, is the young, nightly intelligent scientist sent to the Congo to discover what caused the untimely death of her colleagues. She has joined forces with Peter Elliot, an innovative primatologist who is desperate to bring his own project to the jungle - Amy - a gorilla fluent in sign language who has been having bizarre dreams about her past in the lost city... Together, they enter a world lost to man for centuries where only primitive instincts for survival can save them from the dangers ahead. --back cover
Is Congo appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This techno-thriller contains strong violence including graphic deaths of expedition members, mysterious killings, and perilous jungle survival situations. No sexual content or strong language, but the horror elements and body count make it suitable for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include gore, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love survival adventures with scientific mysteries and high-stakes expeditions into dangerous, unexplored territories will find this gripping.