Sleeping Giants by Slyvain Neuvel

Told in transcripts by an unknown narrator, this sci-fi thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.
A young girl falls into a deep pit onto a giant metal hand and then years later, is one of the scientists trying to figure out what, where and why it is below the Earth. As they begin to retrieve the pieces it becomes clear that they do not know what they are dealing with. And, as it is with toys and the kids who refuse to read directions, the robot is beginning to cause problems. With governments fighting over who has the rights to this Amazon goddess of indestructible metal our merry little band of physicist, helicopter pilots and linguist will have to endure some heroic and frightening moments. Finding all the pieces and not knowing their purpose and power will make it harder for everyone to do the right thing making it the perfect opportunity for the wrong things to happen. This is the first book of a series that you will have a hard time putting down and when you are finished you may find yourself searching the night sky looking for answers.