After reading three books in this series, Max and Sami are definitely my favourite characters in the Special Forces Cadets. Max,because of his calm, level-headedness and Sami because of his kindness and gentleness. In this instalment, the team is trapped in the Congo rainforest and held prisoners by an international trafficking ring. I must say, there were some nail-biting moments throughout this novel and once again it was an action-packed, exciting read which would appeal to younger teens looking for thrills and adventure. ( )