Mass Market Paperbound
496 Pages, 4.17 x 6.88 x 1.04 in
November 25, 2008
Random House Publishing Group
0553591622
9780553591620
From the Publisher
Set in the impenetrable jungles of the African Congo, this
fast-paced debut tells the tale of a world poised for ecological
crisis-and the secret that could save it. From corporate profiteers
to the natives who've been expecting them, here is a story that
asks if man and nature are fated to clash-or if the right man can
break the cycle.
Heir to a mining dynasty, geologist Paul Reece has chosen a simple
life over the scheming opportunism of the International Mining
Company. But when IMC approaches him about their mysterious
discovery miles beneath the rain forest, Paul is compelled to set
aside the sordid event that drove him from his legacy. For the
project requires not only a brilliant engineer but one gutsy enough
to descend 20,000 feet of solid rock-into the heart of a miracle.
With Paul's expertise, IMC can unearth a windfall-unless Paul
decides to bury them first.
But Paul isn't alone in his quest. Congo's mystics have prepared
for this day. Paul doesn't realize it yet, but he's been chosen to
pilot a mission that will decide the fate of humanity.
From the Jacket
Set in the impenetrable jungles of the African Congo, this
fast-paced debut tells the tale of a world poised for ecological
crisis-and the secret that could save it. From corporate profiteers
to the natives who've been expecting them, here is a story that
asks if man and nature are fated to clash-or if the right man can
break the cycle.
Heir to a mining dynasty, geologist Paul Reece has chosen a simple
life over the scheming opportunism of the International Mining
Company. But when IMC approaches him about their mysterious
discovery miles beneath the rain forest, Paul is compelled to set
aside the sordid event that drove him from his legacy. For the
project requires not only a brilliant engineer but one gutsy enough
to descend 20,000 feet of solid rock-into the heart of a miracle.
With Paul's expertise, IMC can unearth a windfall-unless Paul
decides to bury them first.
But Paul isn't alone in his quest. Congo's mystics have prepared
for this day. Paul doesn't realize it yet, but he's been chosen to
pilot a mission that will decide the fate of humanity.
About the Author
Carlos J. Cortes was born in Madrid. An engineer by trade, he has
published a score of technical books in Spanish and to date has
lived in thirty-two countries. Perfect Circle is
his first novel. He splits his time between Spain and California,
where he lives with his family.