 The book is a prequel to "Jurassic Park III" and tells the story of Eric Kirby's survival on Isla Sorna, from the moment he gets stranded there, to the arrival, eight weeks later, of Alan Grant and the others.The book reveals that Amanda Kirby and her new boyfriend, Ben Hildebrand, had planned to travel to Costa Rica and take Eric Kirby to Isla Sorna.Unfortunately, Ben and Eric have a parasailing accident and end up stranded on the island.