by Wilbur Smith
First published 1985
Craig Mellow commands attention in Manhattan's literary circles. His bestselling novels and bold adventures spring from magnetic charm, but Africa claimed his limb and inheritance. His heart remains tied to that distant soil. A World Bank official approaches Craig with a proposal: return to Zimbabwe and apply his understanding of local people, languages, and wildlife to secure the nation's stability. The moment Craig steps onto African ground, his bloodline calls to him. This descendant of a storied family finds himself trapped between massive ivory smuggling operations and tribal conflicts fought with contemporary weapons. International politics connect the chaos directly to Washington and Moscow. A woman stands with him while a betrayer lurks in the shadows. Craig must navigate this merciless modern landscape and learn its harsh lessons if he hopes to survive Africa once more.
Genres: fiction, adventure, mystery, crime, thriller, africa
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, redemption
Setting: Africa, Manhattan, Washington, Zimbabwe
Period: Modern
Mass Market Paperback · Fawcett