Siddharth Kara

Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves. Activist and researcher Siddharth Kara has travelled deep into cobalt territory to document the testimonies of the people living, working, and dying for...

The riveting tale of the 18th century slave ship voyage of The Zorg that led to the abolition of slavery. From the New York Times bestselling author of Cobalt Red, discover the incredible true story and page-turning account of the 18th century slave ship, often known as the Zong yet actually named the Zorg, that sparked the human rights campaign...

The riveting tale of the 18th century slave ship voyage of The Zorg that led to the abolition of slavery. 'A horrific tale of the slave trade, destined to become a classic' — New York Times PEN Literary Award Finalist 2026 New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2025 Time's 100 Must Read Books of 2025 The New Yorker 12...

2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Now in paperback: the powerful, revelatory New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller, shortlisted for the Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year Award. An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo's cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense...