"The Amazon is not a forest. It is a memory that breathes."Deep within the suffocating greenery of the Amazon Basin lies the Emerald Vein-a legendary tributary where the water runs red and the laws of time dissolve. When Elena Thorne ventures into the "Green Labyrinth" to find her missing grandfather, she expects to face the dangers of nature. She doesn't expect to face the Curupira, the Mapinguari, or the terrifying Boto in White.In this gripping tale of Eco-Gothic Fantasy, Elena discovers that her family's legacy is tied to the Clock of the Canopy, a biological engine that regulates the pulse of the world. As a multinational conglomerate prepares to strip the basin bare, Elena must choose: remain a "breather" in the world of men or become the pulse that keeps the forest alive.*Why readers will love The Emerald Vein: Immersive World-Building: Explore the Encante, a submerged city of coral and golden shadows where the drowned dance forever.Authentic Mythology: A deep dive into the rich, dark folklore of Brazil, from the siren song of the Iara to the world-shaping power of the Yacumama.High-Stakes Thriller: A race against time (and those who wish to stop it) that blends environmental urgency with supernatural wonder.Stunning Imagery: A journey through bioluminescent swamps, silver-root gardens, and the literal "Meeting of the Waters."Step off the map. Listen for the ticking in the trees. The Amazon is calling.