»We opened Pandora’s box... and now its contents are flying around our heads.«

Jungle Shadows

Katja Brandis / Hans-Peter Ziemek

Jungle Shadows

A Novel

3rd ed. published 2022. 417 pages From the age of 13 years up All rights available

Jungle Shadows

A Novel

Germany in the near future: People are flocking to the cities, nature has been a luxury good and the destruction of the last, untouched paradises of our planet is nearly complete. The great extinction of species and climate change have long begun – with dramatic consequences for humankind...

Cat is a passionate environmentalist. One of her dreams comes true when she starts work in a wildlife conservation project in the rainforest of Guyana. And even better – Falk, her mentor in environmental issues and the love of her life, is also participating. One of the last untouched natural paradises on earth is waiting for her in Guyana. Yet there have been pharmaceutical companies from all over the world here since researchers succeeded in making a medication for AIDS from a rare plant. Cat is furious and helpless – until Falk reveals the true purpose of their mission to her: The group has developed a dangerous dermatophyte to keep people away from the jungle. The first attacks are already in progress. Cat is horrified, but also fascinated at the same time. Is Falk right – does the cause justify such drastic measures? Then a terrible accident occurs. Suddenly Cat has to flee, all alone through the jungle she is pursued as a traitor. Can she prevent the great catastrophy?

A volatile new novel by the duo Brandis & Ziemek about ecological warfare and biological piracy in the year 2025.


Voices from the press on Ruf der Tiefe (Call of the Deep)
»Together the freelance writer and biology educationalist have created a science-fiction green thriller that is totally enthralling, romantic but lacking any kind of schmalz and educational in the best sense of the word.«
bjl

»Brandis and Ziemek succeed in harmoniously packaging information into a thrilling story, so that the text is never overloaded, yet still conveys true knowledge.«
Krimi-Forum

»What a mix! This adventure-love-environmental-science-fiction story will literally take readers to the bottom of the problems.«
Stiftung Lesen


• Thrilling entertainment, fascinating setting in the jungle
• Top subjects: Climate change, terrorism, biological weapons
• Scientifically sound and well-researched background (with a glossary)
• Near-future fiction à la Ruf der Tiefe