State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Dependable research scientist Marina Singh leaves behind everything she knows when she travels deep into the Amazon jungle to investigate the death of her colleague, Anders Eckman.

Marina works for a pharmaceutical company that is developing a revolutionary new fertility drug at a secret location in the Brazilian rainforest. The project is led by maverick gynaecologist Dr Annick Swenson, who refuses to meet her sponsor’s demands for progress reports. Anders Eckman was sent to reason with her, but now he is dead. Marina must follow in his footsteps and uncover what is really going on at Dr Swenson’s remote research station.

A hypnotic thriller that draws you in. Like Marina, you quickly leave the trappings of civilisation behind and become immersed in the mysteries and rhythms of the rainforest.