Picture this: a young adventurer slips into one of the world's wildest jungles with just a backpack and machete, promising his dad a quick four-day trek. Days turn to weeks, then nothing. That's the hook of The Adventurer's Son, Roman Dial's raw memoir that grips you from page one and doesn't let go.
In July 2014, Cody Roman Dial vanished in Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park—a steamy, untracked rainforest teeming with poachers, miners, and smugglers. His last email to his father was casual: bounded by trails and coast, hard to get lost forever. But he never emerged. Roman, a seasoned explorer himself, drops everything for a two-year quest, hacking through vines, grilling locals, and dodging dangers while authorities whisper murder.
Roman raised Cody to thrive in earth's extremes—they'd tackled rugged Alaska, remote Borneo, Bhutan. Was that fearless spirit his undoing? The book wrestles with guilt, love, and the thin line between adventure and recklessness. You'll feel the mud sucking at your boots, hear the howler monkeys, smell the decay as Roman pieces together clues.
This isn't just a detective story in paradise's dark side; it's a deep dive into understanding those we love most. With 50 black-and-white photos capturing their journeys and the search, it paints vivid scenes. Readers rave about its beauty (Washington Post) and grip (New York Times)—a national bestseller destined as an adventure classic.
Grab it if you're into real-life thrillers like Into the Wild or jungle epics. Read on commutes, by the fire, or prepping your own trek—it sparks thoughts on risk, parenting, wilderness skills. Whether gifting to a fellow explorer or treating yourself, this memoir delivers emotional punches alongside adrenaline rushes. Download now and step into the unknown.
