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A standalone thriller from Wilbur Smith

A gendarme snatched up his rifle from where it lay at his feet; Bruce saw him elbow his way towards the side of the truck to begin firing; he was working the slide to lever a round into the breech. "Mwembe!" Bruce shouted the gendarme's name, but his voice could not penetrate the uproar. In two seconds the whole situation would dissolve into a pandemonium of tracer and bazooka fire.' Hired to kill. Fighting to live. Captain Bruce Murray has a simple enough mission or so he thinks: lead his mercenary soldiers to rescue a town cut off by rebel fighting in the Belgian Congo. It soon becomes clear that the town's diamond supplies are the real focus of the mission she's been sent on. Although Murray soon finds something more valuable than diamonds, and will do anything to protect it. But there's one thing Murray hadn't counted on -- that his most deadly enemies may not be the ones he's facing down the barrel of a gun, but the ones who are right beside him...
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    June 5, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1499860048
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1499860047
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Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published over fifty global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. An international phenomenon, his readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, establishing him as one of the most successful and impressive brand authors in the world.
The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.

Wilbur Smith passed away peacefully at home in 2021 with his wife, Niso, by his side, leaving behind him a rich treasure-trove of novels and stories that will delight readers for years to come. For all the latest information on Wilbur Smith's writing visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zaffre; Reprint edition (June 5, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1499860048
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1499860047
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.8 x 8 inches
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Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. After the successful publication of WHEN THE LION FEEDS in 1964 he became a full-time writer, and has since written 30 novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have been translated into twenty-six different languages

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james s.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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Mark Snyder
4.0 out of 5 stars Wilbur Smith is as good as ever
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014
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As with every book I've read by Wilbur Smith, this one was excellent. But it wasn't his best work. In spite of that, it kept me wanting to read more and more . . . until there was no more. The story took a while to develop and several times I wouldered if I had read the book before, but I hadn't. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes adventure stories that are well written and enthralling; and a little knowledge of Wilbur Smith's talents is a plus.
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Daniel R DeHart
3.0 out of 5 stars Not one of his best, but enjoyed the read.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2014
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Some interesting characters, as always with Wilbur, and colorful scenes of action. But, the plot is not very strong and not ever really get going, in my opinion. Typical Smith type love story interlaced very well with the action. It did keep me reading, hoping to get to the usual Wilbur stuff, that never seemed to get there. Still, recommended for the die hard Wilbur Smith reader to learn a little more about deep dark Africa, but not one for an introduction to Smith.
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John L. Kiser
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read-
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021
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Historical novel of rare depth-
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brenda
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of excitement and intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2013
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Wilbur Smith gives us a fast-paced, exciting story of Africa in The Dark of the Sun. If you enjoy stories that are action-packed you will like this one. Well drawn characters and well told situations. This is one of those books about Africa that anyone who reads about Africa as a habit should read.
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Excellent story teller
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Danny Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great One from Wilbur Smith
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2014
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I have yet to read a bad or even so-so Wilbur Smith novel. He is the consummate storyteller and deserves any, and all, accolades for his work. Although, I gave it four stars instead of five, it has nothing to do with his talent. It is a genre preference on my part. I preferred his novels on the Courtney family and his series of books on ancient Egypt. That said, I would highly recommend "The Dark of the Sun" as a wonderful read.

-Daniel Lance Wright, author of "One Day in Lubbock", "Phobia", "Annie's World: Jake's Legacy", "Paradise Flawed", 'Helping Hand for Ethan", and "Six Years' Worth".
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Dark of the Sun, in the Heart of Darkness!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
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I enjoyed the movie way back in the 70s on TV. I always enjoyed Rod Taylor in films...a very underrated actor. This was a real step up in his acting, as an almost anti-hero. The book is worthy of the movie and vice versa! A very powerful story and adventure. If the movie were to be redone today, I don't think it would do justice to the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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MARY BURROWS
5.0 out of 5 stars It was delivered in good time, in excellent condition
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2021
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I have not read the book yet. Very soon!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Always good
Reviewed in Germany on August 11, 2021
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Wilbur Smith is my favorite writer, have read almost all of his books.
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wilbur smith and his best
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Reviewed in Australia on December 5, 2015
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THE USUAL GRIPPING STORY LINE FORM WS - HARD TO PUT IT DOWN
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