An epic true story of exploration, obsession, and a mystery that still haunts the Amazon.
In The Lost City of Z, bestselling author and journalist David Grann uncovers the riveting true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett and his ill-fated quest for a legendary ancient civilization in the uncharted Amazon. Disappearing in 1925 with his son and another companion, Fawcett became a myth himself—spawning decades of search parties, conspiracy theories, and speculation.
Blending adventure narrative with historical detective work, Grann retraces Fawcett’s steps, plunging into the jungle to separate myth from reality. What he finds is a richly layered story of ambition, colonialism, survival, and the costs of obsession.
Taut, suspenseful, and filled with gripping detail, The Lost City of Z reads like a thriller—but it’s all true. Perfect for fans of exploration history, unsolved mysteries, and edge-of-your-seat nonfiction.
 
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
🌎 Real-Life Adventure: A gripping blend of jungle exploration, mystery, and survival against impossible odds.
📚 Narrative Nonfiction at Its Best: Reads like a novel but is based entirely on documented history and research.
🧭 Historical Detective Work: Grann’s modern-day investigation adds another layer of suspense and intrigue.
🔍 Explores Big Themes: Obsession, legacy, imperialism, and the enduring mystery of the unknown.
🎬 Now a Major Motion Picture: Starring Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, and Tom Holland.
 
🎯 Perfect For
Fans of exploration and discovery narratives
Readers of nonfiction thrillers and historical mysteries
Anyone intrigued by unsolved expeditions and lost civilizations
Gift buyers looking for thoughtful nonfiction with broad appeal
 
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Endurance by Alfred Lansing
Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson
In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides
The White Darkness by David Grann
Dead Wake by Erik Larson