The Leopold Succession — Kate Stephens

Pilot Samantha Connor helps fly much needed aid supplies to the conflict ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo. But, when she arrives in Kisangani, she is told that the pilot who is supposed to take the cargo on to Beni for further distribution is a no show - so, she decides to fly the cargo on herself. It gives her a chance to finally meet Dr. Marc Van Eyck - who heads the aid organization, as well as his dedicated staff of Congolese assistants. But, things quickly go awry when the aid camp Sam visits is attacked by armed rebels - and Sam and the other aid workers are taken hostage by violent, murderous thugs - and forced into the very heart of darkness. The rebel attack coming just when fresh supplies are delivered seems more than a coincidence to Sam. Is there a traitor in their midst? In a region filled with conflict, fear, and greed - who can she trust? And, in a country nearly bankrupt of hope, in a land far away from everything and everyone she knows - what hope is there of rescue?