The River That Never Forgets: A Chronicle of Love, Loss, and Second Chances

Grief-stricken botanist Marina Silva finds solace in the whispers of a mythical Amazonian tributary: the River That Never Forgets. Appearing only during the rainy season, it promises a glimpse into lives unlived, futures shimmering with possibility. Drawn by its allure, Marina joins an expedition into the rainforest's uncharted heart, alongside a restless fortune hunter, a pragmatic scientist, and a seasoned cartographer, each carrying their own unspoken desires and haunting regrets.

As they navigate the murky waters, the river weaves its magic. Reflections morph into visions of alternate realities: Marina, radiant in her late husband’s embrace; the fortune hunter, consumed by wealth; the scientist, celebrated but alone. These glimpses ignite jealousy and desperation, blurring the line between reality and illusion. The deeper they venture, the more potent the river’s grip, each vision a tantalizing temptation to rewrite their past.

Marina finds herself on the precipice of a heart-wrenching reunion with her lost love, a spectral embrace both comforting and chilling. But the river’s gifts come at a price. As the others succumb to their individual obsessions, the expedition unravels, threatening to leave them stranded in the jungle’s perilous depths. Ancient petroglyphs reveal a forgotten tribe who worshipped the river, warning of its seductive power – a power that dissolves those who linger too long in its embrace.

A climactic storm erupts, mirroring the turmoil within the group. Will they surrender to the intoxicating allure of what might have been, or find the strength to reclaim their lives in a world still brimming with possibility? Marina must make a choice: remain in a comforting illusion or face the pain of her loss and forge a new path. Her decision becomes intertwined with the fate of the expedition, a desperate struggle for survival against the river’s relentless currents. In the heart of the Amazon, they confront not only the seductive power of the river, but the deepest truths within themselves. For the River That Never Forgets doesn’t offer second chances; it offers a dangerous escape, a seductive trap that feeds on their deepest longings. Only by confronting their regrets and embracing the uncertain currents of life can they hope to emerge from the jungle, transformed and whole.

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Release date

Ebook: 5 December 2024