The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston

In "The Lost City of the Monkey God", Douglas Preston takes readers on a breathtaking, true-life adventure that blends history, technology, and myth. The narrative chronicles an expedition to the uncharted jungles of Honduras, following a team of explorers, archaeologists, and scientists in their quest to uncover a lost city.

Rumored to be cursed, the 'City of the Monkey God' is a place steeped in legend - a city supposedly abandoned and overtaken by the wilderness, where ancient relics and untold treasures lie concealed. Utilizing revolutionary high-tech LIDAR mapping equipment, the team battles torrential rains, deadly wildlife, and dangerous terrain, all the while wrestling with the ethics of uncovering a civilization lost to time.

Preston, known for his thrillers and work in the true crime genre, brings a novelist's eye to this non-fiction account, producing a thrilling and vivid narrative. "The Lost City of the Monkey God" bridges the gap between past and present, narrating a modern-day journey of discovery deep into the heart of the world's densest jungle.