A smart, sophisticated thriller that will suck you into a highstakes world of winnertakeall, nelson demille. It was the second smith novel done with a cowriter. He became a fulltime writer in 1964 after the successful publication of when the lion. Inseparable since birth and growing up in india, theo and connie courtney are torn apart by the tragic death of their parents. Although he wanted to become a journalist, pressure from his father led him to pursue an accounting. Nov 17, 2016 having read most if not all of wilbur smith s books and enjoyed them greatly, i felt let down and disappointed with predator. He was an accountant by training until he got a film contract with his first published novel when the lion feeds. Mar 29, 2016 predator by wilbur smith, 9780062276476. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book.
Tom cain is the author of the samuel carver books, a series about a good. Former operative major hector cross must face off against a pair of lethal enemies and prevent an international catastrophe in this gripping contemporary. Wilbur addison smith born 9 january 1933 is a british novelist specialising in historical fiction about the international involvement in southern africa across four centuries, seen from the viewpoints of both black and white families. Wilbur smith is one of my favorite authors but this was really a letdown. Low price book get the book at amazon predator by wilbur smith. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading predator. Southern african author wilbur addison smith was born in 1933 in northern rhodesia now zambia. I enjoyed the first hector cross book, but the second one was not enjoyable and predator certainly not. Having been born in what is now zambia and was once northern rhodesia, he largely writes about his former home continent.
This encouraged him to become a fulltime writer, and he developed three long chronicles of the south african experience which all became bestsellers. A smart, sophisticated thriller that will suck you into a highstakes world of winnertakeall. Wilbur smith, the bestselling author, pens his latest thriller from his hector cross series called, predator that is also contributed by the internationally bestselling author, tom cain. Wilbur smith hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. Read a sample read a sample read a sample read a sample read a sample. His readership has built up over fiftyfive years of writing. Predator is the third installment in the hector cross crime series, which i was unaware of before receiving the book. The angels weep is the third bestselling book in wilbur smith s ballantyne novels an epic exploration into the dark past of colonial africa. Former operative major hector cross must face off against a pair of lethal enemies and prevent an international catastrophe in this gripping contemporary adventurethrillerperfect for fans of clive. Wilbur smith books list of books by author wilbur smith. I have followed wilbur smith since my teenage years and loved reading the courtneys of africa books and when the sea faring series came, i was delighted birds of prey etc. The major negative with the book was its total lack of credibility.
Son of herbert and elfreda lawrence james smith, wilbur addison smith was born in broken hill, zambia, on the 9th of january 1933. New york times bestselling author wilbur smithhailed by stephen king as the best historical novelist and one of the worlds biggestselling authorsreturns to ancient egypt in this breathtaking epic that conjures the magic, mystery, romance, and bloody intrigue of a fascinating lost world. The angels weep is the third bestselling book in wilbur smiths ballantyne novels an epic exploration into the dark past of colonial africa. Predator was the 3rd and last episode of this trilogy. Apr 17, 2016 summarily, i think ill read the first two books of this series.
Smith attended rhodes university south africa for a bachelors degree in commerce and later worked for inland revenue service. The young wilbur graduated in commercial sciences in 1954 at the natal and rhodes university. Wilbur smith lives in london and continues to have an abiding concern for the peoples and wildlife of his. At the dawn of a new century, the pioneers of rhodesia have staked their claims and stocked their farms in the land they have carved as their own. But this summer his parents are travelling to the democratic republic of the congo for a gorilla conference, and theyve promised to take jack and his friends with them. Wilbur smith is an angloafrican novelist of historical adventure novels. He is the author of three series the courtney family series, the ballatyne family series and the egyptian series. Predator hector cross, book 3 by tom cain and wilbur smith book cover, description, publication history. His books are now translated into twentysix languages. They decide to hunt it, using their fathers gun, but in an attempt to hit the animal, sean shoots garrick, who loses a leg. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. Wilbur smith is one of the legendary storytellers of our time, and predator is smith at the top of his game. Wilbur smith continues the story of hector cross, the exsas officer we have met in two previous.
He was educated at michaelhouse and rhodes university. This is a mediocre book which is not deserving of wilbur smiths name on the front cover. The major negative with the book was its total lack of credibility, particularly that of the main character. He became a fulltime writer in 1964 after the successful publication of when the lion feeds, and has since written over thirty novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The standalone books are so called purely as they do not form part of the courtney, ballantyne or egyptian series. A brand new courtney series novel by bestselling author, wilbur smith.
He became a fulltime writer in 1964 after the successful publication of when the lion feeds, and has since written over thirty novels, all meticulously. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Top 10 books by wilbur smith best book recommendations. Whenthelionfeeds is the first adventure book published by wilbur smith. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Apr 01, 2016 predator ebook written by wilbur smith. Predator hector cross, book 3 by tom cain and wilbur smith. The book is formulaic and a cheap attempt to mimic the style of a great writer. Predator by wilbur smith hardback, 2016 for sale online ebay. Former operative major hector cross must face off against a pair of lethal enemies and prevent an international catastrophe in this gripping contemporary adventurethrillerperfect for fans of clive cussler, ted bell, and vince flynnfrom the legendary worldwide bestselling author of desert god and golden lion. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
Without spoilers, this book skims over some of the most important parts and provides a sense of anticlimax throughout the story and at the end. Welcome to the official page of wilbur smith, one of the worlds most successful and bestselling authors. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Wilbur smith 26 novels links updated product description.
Predator is a novel spy thriller 2016 by wilbur smith and tom cain. Predator by wilbur smith hardback, 2016 for sale online. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Although he wanted to become a journalist, pressure from his father led him to pursue an accounting career. His main area of specialization is the historical fiction genre mainly from the viewpoint of the whites and black families. Wilbur smith is one of the legendary storytellers of our time, and predator is smith at the top of his gamea smart, sophisticated thriller that will suck you into a highstakes world of winnertakeall.
Wilbur smith is a south african bestseller novelist born on 9th january 1933. The major negative with the book was its total lack of. Having read most if not all of wilbur smiths books and enjoyed them greatly, i felt let down and disappointed with predator. Nov 29, 2016 having read most if not all of wilbur smith s books and enjoyed them greatly, i felt let down and disappointed with predator. This series of books by wilbur smith include those in peril, vicious circle and predator and feature hector cross, a british security officer and ex member of the sas. Summarily, i think ill read the first two books of this series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read predator. Predator is a wellwritten, actionpacked story and if you like combat and espionage, this book is for you. A smart, sophisticated thriller that will suck you into a highstakes world of winner. Predator wilbur smith hardcover harpercollins publishers. Wilbur smiths latest novel, predator, written with tom cain, is an. Dedication i dedicate this book to niso, who is the sun that lights my days, and the moon that glorifies my nights. It tells the story of two brothers, sean and garrick courtney, who meet a large antelope on their way back home. An accountant by training, he gained a film contract with his first published novel when the lion feeds.
Born in central africa in 1933, wilbur became a fulltime writer in 1964 following the success of when the. This has in no way impacted my judgement and all opinions are my own. Predator wilbur smith, tom cain haftad 9780008168902 bokus. His wife was taken much too soon, by a cruel man with evil intentions. He became a fulltime writer in 1964 after the successful publication of when the. Hector cross, exsas officer, private security expert, widower. Predator, the third in the thrilling hector cross series. Wilbur addison smith is a british novelist specialising in historical fiction about the international involvement in southern africa across four centuries, seen from the viewpoints of both black and white families.
Entirely too much time spent explaining how we got to this point and an excruciating amount of time throughout spent on detail about the detail about the detail etc etc. Buy wilbur smith ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Former operative major hector cross must face off against a pair of lethal enemies and prevent an international catastrophe in this gripping contemporary adv. Thank you to the authors, wilbur smith and tom cain, and the publisher, harper collins, for the opportunity. Nov 17, 2016 wilbur smith was born in central africa in 1933. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while.
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