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Wilbur A. Smith

    January 9, 1933 – November 13, 2021
    Wilbur A. Smith
    The Angels Weep. A Time to Die
    When the Lion Feeds. The Diamond Hunters. Eagle in the Sky. Gold Mine. Shout at the Devil
    The burning shore
    Birds of prey
    Warrior King
    When the Lion Feeds. The Dark of the Sun. Hungry as the Sea
    • 2024

      Fire on the Horizon

      The Courtneys and the Ballantynes come together once again in a new Wilbur Smith epic for 2024

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Amidst the turmoil of war, Amber is forced to escape with her infant son, anxiously hoping for her husband's survival against daunting challenges. Meanwhile, in Cape Town, Ryder Courtney, an adventurous and resourceful industrialist, dedicates his resources and influence to support the British war effort. The narrative intertwines their struggles and resilience in the face of conflict and uncertainty.

      Fire on the Horizon
    • 2024

      When the Lion Feeds

      The Courtney Series 1

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      The contrasting personalities of Garrick and Sean shape their destinies as they inherit their father's fortune. Garrick seeks refuge in books, preferring the comfort of indoor life over the challenges of cattle-rearing. In contrast, Sean, admired for his strength, embraces adventure and the outdoors. Their differing aspirations highlight the tension between duty and desire, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of family dynamics and personal choices.

      When the Lion Feeds
    • 2024

      An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith.IN THE RUINS OF BATTLEA HERO MUST RISEFOR THE GLORY OF EGYPTYears of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protege, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever.But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness.The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?

      Testament: The new Ancient-Egyptian epic from the bestselling Master of Adventure, Wilbur Smith
    • 2024

      South Africa, 1820When Ann Waite discovers a battered longboat washed ashore in Algoa Bay, she is stunned to find two survivors: a badly scarred sailor and a little boy.

      Warrior King
    • 2023

      An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith. IN THE RUINS OF BATTLE A HERO MUST RISE FOR THE FUTURE OF EGYPT Years of Hyksos rule have seen the ruin and suffering of a once-mighty Egypt.[Bokinfo].

      Testament
    • 2023

      Adam Courtney has spent his life in service to the navy and in the shadow of his father, the illustrious Admiral Robert Courtney. But when he returns home to Nativity Bay to find the homestead destroyed and the Courtney family murdered, Adam must accept his destiny and seek vengeance.

      Nemesis
    • 2022

      'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorA RUTHLESS ENEMY.

      Titans of War
    • 2022

      A thrilling new Wilbur Smith series for the next generation with high action and high stakes - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. Ralph and Robyn live at Crocodile Lodge, their family ranch in South Africa, where they help with the animals, aid the conservation effort and learn the land.

      Prey Zone
    • 2022

      When his grandfather Jim Courtney dies, and the mysterious Captain Marston calls into the fort, Rob's passion is ignited and he stows away on Marston's ship as it sails to England. Even the family is divided, with Theo's oldest son Cal an ardent American patriot, while Theo himself feels a strong tie to his mother country, England.

      Storm Tide
    • 2022

      Third high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT. On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition to the Arctic with his friends Amelia and Xander and cousin Caleb.

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