We’re not sure if we’d feel the same now, but at the time it hit the mark. It’s one of the few times we can say a book has actively scared us. The gorillas are a constant menace and terrorise the field expedition repeatedly. Whilst also desperately trying to escape with their lives.Īnd so, when we read Congo back around 2000 we found it a highly effective book. Ross eager to get at least one diamond from the trip. What follows is an intense battle for survival, with Dr. Munro and his team discover the gorillas were bred to defend the local mines, which are packed with the valuable diamonds. Ross’ field autopsy reveals they’re a gorilla/chimpanzee/human hybrid species. When they reach the site of the previous expedition, they’re soon attacked by the mysterious gorillas. She also enlists local African mercenary Charles Munro and his team, including right-hand man Kahega. Karen Ross assembles a team and heads out to the Congo. However, it also becomes clear the crew was attacked by a mysterious race of violent grey-haired gorillas and killed much of the crew. And secure for the business lucrative diamonds. To understand what happened, a new expedition is sent out to try and rescue the previous crew. loses contact with an expedition in the Virunga region of the Congo, efforts must be made to establish contact. After the business Earth Resource Technology Services Inc. Where a business expedition to secure precious demands leads to a terrifying discovery.

This was his 15th book, although only the fifth using his proper name.Ĭongo is a story about science, greed, and the mysticism surrounding that vast jungle.

Here’s a 1980 sci-fi novel from author Michael Crichton (1944-2008).

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