Nonfiction adventure

The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston “Lately, my daily routine has me feeling stuck in a mental rut,” says Rachel Cosma, FIRST senior health editor. “So when I stumbled across this book about an ancient city, the incredible story sparked my curiosity.” Set in Honduras, the true tale chronicles the groundbreaking journey of a team of researchers in search of a centuries-old “lost city,” rumored to be rich in artifacts protected by an ancient curse. Using modern technology to solve the mystery, they trek through the rain forest hunting for the hidden city. “I felt I was right there in the jungle as each discovery was made,” says Rachel. “What a wonderful escape!” (Grand Central, 2017; Paperback $16, Kindle, $10, Nook $10)