Geoffrey Jenkins Books

The fifteenth adventure thriller from the author of HOLD DOWN A SHADOW. Zara Hennessy, Cape Town terrorist, is conducting a vendetta against the reinstatement of the Simonstown naval agreement between South Africa and Great Britain. When a silver Admiralty oar is found aboard the wreck of the Alabama, sunk in 1864, ex-SAS officer Rayner Watton and expert Fenella Gault discover it is the double of one used in Cape Town's Admiralty Court. It is decided to exchange the two oars at the Simonstown ceremony as a symbol of friendship between the two countries. But Zara has other plans...

Tension escalates as a character faces a critical moment while attempting to escape from a looming threat. With a plane approaching, they witness Rankin poised to shoot, creating a dire situation where escape seems impossible. The scene captures the urgency and peril of the moment, highlighting themes of desperation and the instinct for survival in the face of imminent danger.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping tale follows a German U-boat crew as they navigate the treacherous waters off the Diamond Coast. The narrative delves into the psychological struggles of the sailors, their camaraderie, and the moral dilemmas they face during wartime. Tension builds as they encounter unexpected challenges and confront the realities of their mission, exploring themes of duty, survival, and the impact of war on human relationships.

The discovery of a major source of iridium near the diamond fields of South Africa was a deadly secret. For whoever controlled the supply of that rare metal so essential to strategic weapons development would have world power at his fingertips. But as newcomers gathered in the small mining town, Professor Reutemann, an East German scientist, found out that his 'unripe gold' was no secret-that the dangerous power might all too soon be turned against HIM... "His storytelling has a drive that is compulsive" Scotsman

The story follows Dr. Kepler West, a talented scientist in the South African desert, whose life takes a turn when he falls for the stunning Rencha. However, their romance is disrupted by the arrival of international terrorist Jean Leduox, who has a mysterious connection to Rencha and appears just as crucial nuclear tests are about to take place. As tensions rise, Kepler must uncover the truth behind their relationship and the threat posed by Leduox, leading to a gripping race against time.

A thrilling narrative unfolds as a group embarks on a bold mission to sabotage a powerful dam, aiming to unleash a catastrophic flood. The story explores themes of bravery and moral ambiguity, highlighting the intense stakes involved in their plan. As tensions rise, characters grapple with the potential consequences of their actions, making for a gripping tale of adventure and ethical dilemmas.

Dobrodružný román, odrážející v retrospektivě zážitky z ponorkových bojů druhé světové války. Někdejší kapitán anglické ponorky, propuštěný z britského válečného loďstva, podniká s bývalým prvním důstojníkem na rybářské lodi cestu k jihozápadním břehům Afriky, kde se mu podaří objevit důkaz úspěšného souboje s německou ponorkou, který vyhrál při nedodržení předpisů a byl proto suspendován.