Her dream job awaits her in the jungle

But a dark secret hides there too

Will her first adventure be her last?

It’s 1987. Sam Harris graduates as a geologist in mineral exploration. Undeterred by the difficulties presented by her gender, she is determined to make her mark in a man’s world.

Exploration jobs are hard to come by, and in an act of desperation, Sam accepts a contract with a dodgy entrepreneur searching for gold in the remote rainforests of Sierramar.

Sam stumbles on some Inca steps buried deep within the jungle which may lead to an ancient archaeological site. When a team is assembled to search for it, rumours about hidden Inca relics leak out attracting unwanted attention.

Will Sam’s first discovery prove fatal?

If you like classic adventure stories with gutsy female protagonists, exotic locations, and complex characters, then you'll love PJ Skinner's thrilling novel.

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Thomas Judd

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