HUNTED. ALONE. AFRAID… A heart-in-the-mouth and utterly addictive adventure thriller from a phenomenal debut Australian talent.
UN surgeon Rachel Forester is posted at a remote medical clinic deep in the jungle of Democratic Republic of the Congo. With violence escalating in the region, Dr Forester risks her life by remaining to tend an injured child while the rest of her team evacuates. On the cusp of her final desperate chance to leave, a soldier is carried into the camp by three other members of his unit, his condition so critical, his airlift must take priority over hers.
With no help coming, and in the path of warring militias, this small unit must flee through the heart of the jungle to reach the safety of the province capital. But in the dark wilderness lies a strangling web of crime and corruption. As they get deeper, they discover a sinister mining operation and stolen children with evidence indicating shadowy ties to the UN. But aren’t those the people Dr Forester works for? The only people who know she’s still lost out there? And now, the people who want her dead?
The further they delve, the more the web closes around them. Will they make it out alive?
Talk about an explosive debut! Gone to Ground is a heart-stopping, action-packed story from start to finish. If you’re after something fast-paced and atmospheric, this is the next novel for you.
A standout feature of this novel is the jungle setting, which is brought to life in vivid detail by Hall. Rachel’s slog through the humid jungle is anything but easy, with threats lurking around every corner, making for one truly immersive read.
The story zings along at a lightning-fast pace as Rachel and the rest of her team uncover secrets both within the jungle and out. Full of tension, suspense, and a touch of romance, this edge-of-your-seat read is just begging for a big screen adaptation.
From her tight action scenes to the incredible jungle setting, this is an addictive action thriller and a superb debut from a talented new Australian author.
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