Africa's greatest legend. The most dangerous animal mankind has ever faced. It has remained undiscovered for 80 million years. Until now. When young geneticist David Astbury is asked to join an expedition to the Congo, little does he suspect that he will be involved in the adventure of his life. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, a research team travels to a legendary lake in the middle of the jungle to vanquish a creature that is seemingly invincible. The possibility of immortality beckons as a reward for their efforts

Thomas Thiemeyer, was born in 1963. He studied geology and geography before embarking on a career as a self-employed author and illustrator. His science fiction thrillers and young adult books have won numerous awards, sold more than a million copies and have been translated into thirteen different languages, permanently placing the author into the ranks of popular German fiction writers. His stories are in the tradition of classic adventure novels, often involving the discovery of lost cultures and ominous mysterious powers. The author currently lives with his family in Stuttgart, Germany.