Dragon River

by Stanley Johnson

As the Yangtze twists and turns through mountainous regions of Szechuan and Hubei provinces, it passes through the spectacular Three Gorges. Here the Chinese government plans to build a vast dam – but there is a threat to the scheme, a threat which has been kept a secret for many years… At the heart of the story are Lilly Wu and Preston Murphy, American chief consulting engineer on the project. Their romance is the key factor in a dramatic attempt to avert a major environmental and human disaster.

336 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

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[Lysergius · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Chinese government's plan to build a vast dam across the Yangzi River, despite the threat of seismic disturbances, is challenged by two scientists. In order to prevent a major disaster, the two must combine forces and uncover some sinister mysteries.