The People in the Trees
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In 1950, a young doctor named Norton Perina joins an expedition to a remote Micronesian island in search of a rumored lost tribe. They discover not only the tribe but also a group of forest dwellers they call "The Dreamers," who possess an extraordinary longevity but suffer a decline in their minds. Perina believes the secret lies with a rare turtle, and he smuggles some of its meat back to America. His discovery brings him worldwide fame and a Nobel Prize, but this miraculous property comes at a terrible price. As events quickly spiral out of his control, his own demons take hold, leading to devastating personal consequences for the islanders and for Perina himself.
Publication date
May 6, 2014
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4/5
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496
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English
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Vintage
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