“Carlsen’s masterful chronicle of [Stephens and Catherwood’s] explorations is a welcome excursion to a fascinating story set in the golden age of exploration.” — The Missourian
“Thrilling. ... Jungle of Stone is a tale of two men that makes Indiana Jones look like a stay-at-home slacker. … Full of astonishing adventures and breathtaking discoveries. … Carlsen brings both research skills and a gift for narrative to this book.” — Tampa Bay Times
“Carlson’s book brings these important explorers back to the limelight they so richly deserve.” — The Explorers Journal: The Official Quarterly of The Explorers Club
“The book succeeds in all ways. … A highly readable, fascinating historical narrative.” — Providence Journal
“[A] gripping, informative history.” — San Jose Mercury News
“Carlsen is an engaging guide, at home in the jungle. ... There’s plenty to like in [his] account.” — Wall Street Journal
“Thrilling. ... A captivating history of two men who dramatically changed their contemporaries’ view of the past.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Lively. ... Ably researching [Stephens and Catherwood] and affectingly describing their friendship, Carlsen makes an exemplary contribution to the lost-cities genre.” — Booklist (starred review)
“With verve and vigor... Carlsen finely explicates the challenges of the Catherwood-Stephens expedition and the wonders they found.” — Publishers Weekly
“Carlsen’s cogent and well-written dual biography successfully illuminates the fascinating tale of these intrepid pioneers of a lost civilization. ... [An] adventure tale that make[s] Indiana Jones seem tame.” — Library Journal
“If you’re hankering for a good adventure, there is no better book this spring. … This account reads like an adventure novel, but it has the added benefit of being completely true. Armchair explorers, history buffs, and anyone who loves a good journey: Don’t miss this book.” — Bookish