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Book Review of Lost Empire

Lost Empire
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While scuba diving in Tanzania, Sam and Remie Fargo come upon a strange relic belonging to a long lost Confederate ship, which sets them off chasing the mystery of its origin. But engaged in the same chase ins Mexico's ultranationalist ruling party, who are intent on finding the artifact as well - because it contains a secret that could utterly destroy them. Through Tanzania and Zanzibar, into the rain forests of Madagascar, and across the Indisn Ocean to Indonesia and the legendary site of the 1883 Krakatoa explosion, the Fargos and their ruthless opponents pursue the hunt - but only one can win. And second place means death.