Jawara is a poor, lawless, African country, where American money and corruption rule; where most tribes are primitive and fiercely distrustful of the white man. When Carson Bodine ends up lost in the middle of the jungle after a violent argument with his soon to be ex-lover, he faces unbelievable odds in order to survive.

In the midst of chaos, Carson meets a group of philanthropists who do their best to help the Jawarans in any way they can. In the days to come, Carson finds himself working alongside Jack MacKenzie, leader of the motley crew, dealing with hostile tribes, a deadly virus, the theft of priceless diamonds and more, all while re-evaluating his life, and finding his place in the unexpected, both in Jawara, and with Jack.