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List Price: $7.99 | | Publisher: Spectra
Salesrank: 675625
Released: November 25, 2008 |
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| Media: Mass Market Paperback |
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Editorial Review:
Set in the impenetrable jungles of the African Congo, this fast-paced debut tells the tale of a world poised for ecological crisis–and the secret that could save it. From corporate profiteers to the natives who’ve been expecting them, here is a story that asks if man and nature are fated to clash–or if the right man can break the cycle.
Heir to a mining dynasty, geologist Paul Reece has chosen a simple life over the scheming opportunism of the International Mining Company. But when IMC approaches him about their mysterious discovery miles beneath the rain forest, Paul is compelled to set aside the sordid event that drove him from his legacy. For the project requires not only a brilliant engineer but one gutsy enough to descend 20,000 feet of solid rock–into the heart of a miracle. With Paul’s expertise, IMC can unearth a windfall–unless Paul decides to bury them first.
But Paul isn’t alone in his quest. Congo’s mystics have prepared for this day. Paul doesn’t realize it yet, but he’s been chosen to pilot a mission that will decide the fate of humanity.
Perfect Circle Reviews:
Excitement, Intrigue, adventure- and a great story! 
2009-05-22 - With masterful storytelling, Perfect Circle takes us on a journey of adventure and intrigue set in the deep recesses of the jungles of Africa. When a drilling team discovers something unnatural buried deep in the earth, some dream of riches while others seek control. Crooked deals with brutal Warlords bring death and destruction that mirrors the atrocities not covered by news. Above all it becomes a journey of faith. Would you have the faith to trust an unknown, ancient civilization enough to act on their advice? Would you back that trust up with your life?
The characters in this book are real and engaging. The cultures are vivid and believable, heart wrenching at times. For a few moments I walked in the shoes (or bare feet as it were) of an African Pygmy, and brushed off Western standards of social behavior like so much fluff.
I was captured from the first chapter, and thoroughly satisfied by the end. Perfect Circle, was a pleasure to read.
Exciting tale set in the African jungle 
2009-04-09 - This is an exciting tale set in the jungles of Africa. Deep beneath the crust of the earth, a structure is found that defies everything we know. The heir of a powerful corporation is sent to find out what is inside, and discovers the biggest secret in the history of mankind.
I really loved the premise of this book. The characters show the best and the worst humanity has to offer. At first I had a little bit of trouble with some of the background history of the main character, but by the time I got to the end, everything took on a different look, and in a way, everything fit perfectly.
Wonderful read, I would recommend it to everyone looking for a good book to dive in to!
A very exciting read !!!
2009-01-19 - I thought this book sounded good when I read a shory synopsis. It didn't disappoint. Great story and good character development. I hope the author does NOT sell to Hollywood because they will massacre this fine story. I recommend highly.
The Perfect Blending of Sci-Fi & Adventure!
2008-12-20 - Carlos J. Cortes's debut novel is a solid read from beginning to end.
If you like and enjoy something fresh in scope and concepts in sci-fi, then Perfect Circle will enhance your brainwave function with a mix of derring-do and technological wonders from both sides of the spectrum that will sure to please readers of Michael Crighton and Issac Asminov.
When the main character, geologist paul Reece inherits his family's very rich mining conglomeration, not in his wildest imaginings would he have thought of the wonders he would encounter, not only in the deepest jungles within the Congo, but even deeper within the depths of the planet!
Chock-full of interesting and varying characters, Carlos Cortes's Perfect Circle will thrill the adventerer in all of us, balancing his fantastic debut novel with mystery, suspence, romance, adventure, and scientific knowledge that only a real engineer can do with firsthand know-how.
My wife and I both look forward to Mr. Cortes's next novel - The Prisoner - due out this fall.
Good, fun, read 
2008-12-15 - I picked this up randomly right before a road trip; 36 hours later and I am done with it. That I could not put it down says something. It was pretty entertaining and I enjoyed both the writing and the story. If you are SciFi geek like myself go pick it up.
