The Kokopelli Theory

"An intriguing cast of characters and exotic locations that span the globe, from the rain forests of the Congo to the tropical islands of the South Pacific, emerge in this thriller. A brutal murder occurs in a remote part of Africa, a bizarre ritual unleashes a silent plague on the world, and a graduate student discovers the link between the two events. Blackmail, lies, and deceit ensue when the student uncovers the origin of the hepatitis C virus and a group of powerful citizens stop at nothing to conceal his discovery."