The story begins with Hawkins, an American journalist, traveling by boat into the deep jungle territory of Africa, escorted to meet with a tribal chief named Tebby, who has begun to wage war in the country. Unfortunately for Hawkins, the escort has already decided that the meeting won't take place, and opens fire, sending him falling into the crocodile infested river. It's a stark message for others who are investigating Tebby's war...