The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story

The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston — a #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller and one of the year’s best books according to The Boston Globe and National Geographic — tells the true story of a thrilling expedition into the Honduran rainforest. For centuries, legends spoke of a “White City” or “Lost City of the Monkey God,” said to bring death to any who entered. In 2012, Preston joined scientists using advanced lidar technology to uncover what appeared to be a vast ancient metropolis hidden beneath the jungle. Braving rain, quickmud, deadly wildlife, and disease, the team confirmed the existence of the lost civilization—but upon returning, many, including Preston, contracted a dangerous, incurable illness. Blending history, adventure, and science, this gripping narrative recounts one of the most extraordinary discoveries of the 21st century.