In the dense Honduran rainforest lies a tale of a fantastic realm known as the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God—a place of immense riches and wonders, shrouded in mystery and peril. Journalist Douglas Preston recounts the enthralling true story of discovery, adventure, and ancient civilizations, as he joined a team of scientists using groundbreaking lidar technology to unveil this lost metropolis. Battling against the jungle's treacherous embrace—its torrential downpours, disease, and predators—they unearthed tantalizing proofs of a forgotten culture. The journey did not end in the verdant wilds; upon returning, Preston and some of his companions were besieged by a relentless and unforgiving disease, presumably cursed by the very soil they tread upon. This riveting narrative weaves a tapestry of history, danger, and modern exploration, revealing the thrills and ordeals of uncovering one of the century's greatest archaeological finds, alongside a chilling medical enigma.