Pursuit: Book 1: Ya Kuwinda

This is the newly-revised 2nd Edition!One tiny plant in the congo with the power to change everything One brave womans quest to find it and save itWhen Harper Morgan Smith sets off for Africa to search for a rare plant thought to have amazing healing powers she assumes her biggest challenge will come from nature. But stampeding elephants disease-carrying mosquitoes thirst and hunger deadly snakes and white-water rapids are only the beginning.The beautiful and brilliant botanist quickly learns that the real danger comes from her fellow humans in the form of greedy corporate titans corrupt politicians and brutal local gangs. Separated from her team and thrust into an inhospitable environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Harper finds she must rely on her wits determination and strength to survive--plus her specialized knowledge of the world of plants. This impressive debut novel by Brandon Wiggins combines an appealing heroine non-stop action an exotic African setting whip-smart humor romance and fascinating science for an epic adventure worthy of Indiana Jones.More than just another thriller Pursuit weaves provocative and timely observations on womens roles in the world power structure the imbalance between our consumer culture and the well-being of the planet and the correlation between the human condition and the natural world. Author Brandon Wiggins brings a wealth of knowledge of politics science nature and current events to this engrossing and entertaining work of fiction.Let Pursuit sweep you away on an unforgettable journey from Californias Big Sur coast to an opulent San Francisco mansion a luxurious corporate jet the spectacular beauty and infinite peril of Africa and finally to the corridors of power in Washington D.C.Harpers transformation from naïve graduate student to confident woman battling ruthless corruption at the highest level. Pursuit is a special tale that will keep you up all night reading--and will give you something to think about for long afterwards.