Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II - Hardcover

"Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale. . . . Zuckoff skillfully builds narrative tension and deft character portraits. . . . . He has pulled off a remarkable feat -- and held the reader firmly in the grip."--David Grann, Washington Post

"A riveting tale in the hands of a good storyteller. . . . LOST IN SHANGRI-LA is the most thrilling book, fiction or nonfiction, that I have read since I can't remember when."--Seattle Times

"A truly incredible adventure."--New York Times Book Review

"[A] gripplingly cinematic account. . . . A remarkable cast of characters. . . . A."--Entertainment Weekly

"This is an absorbing adventure right out of the Saturday-morning serials. . . . Lost in Shangri-La deserves a spot on the shelf of Greatest Generation nonfiction. It puts the reader smack into the jungle. "--Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Zuckoff transforms impressive research into a deft narrative that brings the saga of the survivors to life."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable--ready for the big screen."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"[An] engaging story. . . . This excellent book will be enjoyed by anyone who loves true adventure stories."--Library Journal (starred review)

In 1945, a sightseeing trip over "Shangri-La" turned deadly when the plane crashed, leaving only three survivors who, battling for their survival, were caught between man-eating headhunters and the enemy Japanese, in this real-life adventure drawn from personal interviews, declassified Army documents and personal photos and mementos. 200,000 first printing.