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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Smith Does It Again!, December 25, 2001

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Bob Blaske (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cry Wolf (Mass Market Paperback)

If you haven't read Wilbur Smith before sit back and enjoy his best. _Cry Wolf_ is the ultimate sting set in the 1930's when El Duce, Benito Mussolini had decided to expand Italy's conquests to include the African nation of Ethiopia. Two con artists enter the scene to combine skills in an effort to supply the nation with war goods, namely five rather antiquated armoured cars. The Texan,Jake, was the mechanic for this unlikely team while the flambouyant, Englishman, Major Garth Swales provided his expertise at impressive talk and blue-blooded contacts. Enter the beautiful altruistic news reporter, Vicky Camberwell who will accompany these two handsome men as they attempt to deliver their war machines across the desert, and you not only have the makings of a darn good movie, but also a "can't put it down" read.

If you're not familiar with this author, also check out his other books. I became engrossed with Egyptian history after reading his River God and the Seventh Scroll.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Could it be any better?, July 29, 2003

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charles a reed (Springdale, AR United States) - See all my reviews

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I have been reading this man's books since I was 14. I have never read one that wasn't excellent but two are far above the rest, this one and Hungry as the Sea. This book has something for everyone. The story is compelling, gripping, and stands the test of time. Anyone reading this now will still want to know how the people in Africa are doing today. Beware, if you read this book you will become hooked on this man's writing, I did and 24 years later I can't wait for each new one he writes.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Adventure! What were the Italians thinking?, September 13, 2002

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Sonterro (Lakeland, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

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This is another great book from a fine author. The setting is 1935 Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a landlocked country. The League of Nations has imposed a weapons import ban on all African countries. The Italians don't have to deal with this ban because they control one of the countries. That's the political situation.

The Italians are on a rampage in Africa to gobble up as many countries as possible. They have been doing a massive military buildup along the Ethiopian border. The Ethiopians know what is about to happen. They enlist the aid of two "men of the world" to buy and deliver four ancient armored cars and a variety of other weapons.

Throw into this mix an American reporter that happens to be a beautiful woman, an ancient Ethiopian cheiftan who wants to fight battles the traditional way, an Italian aristocrat that has purchased his commission and you have a good mix to create a story from.

This is a long book, but interesting. The chapters are long. The story is very entertaining and at times even humorous. Wilber Smith has done an excellent job of capturing this era in time. The details of the scenery and the people are right on.

If you are an Italian, you probably will not enjoy they way that Smith has stereotyped them. But, it is believable...

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Published 17 months ago by FE3466

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Published on March 10, 2009 by James Schwartz

5.0 out of 5 stars Great action story by a great writer
Absolutely great read. I discovered Wilbur Smith just last year. I love the historical settings and his knowledge of the military hardware of the era in which he is writing... Read more

Published on September 14, 2008 by Robert Suarez

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific adventure with a strong dose of realism and brutality
I have read Wilbur Smith's books since I was 15 years old and I always admired his works and writing style. Read more

Published on August 29, 2008 by Dimitrios

5.0 out of 5 stars Great African Adventure
I have no hesitation in giving this African adventure five stars! An American adventurer in Ethiopia in the late 1930s guides a caravan of armoured cars into the interior to... Read more

Published on May 6, 2007 by Wanderer

1.0 out of 5 stars So Dated It Screams "1980's"!
I recently read Cry Wolf and found the story-line, the tone and the characters' attitudes so dated I can find nothing positive to say about the book, or for that matter the 1980's.

Published on August 19, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Cry Wolf
First of all I am a big W. Smith fan and have read and enjoyed several of his novels. However this book was a huge let down to me. Read more

Published on March 30, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars I have taken the theme of this book to heart.
noli illegitimi carborundu

Published on March 6, 1999

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little sergeant, first waterfall, pale dust, armoured car, crank handle, sandy earth

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Gareth Swales, Ras Kullah, Aldo Belli, Lij Mikhael, Jake Barton, Miss Camberwell, Miss Wobbly, Priscilla the Pig, Wells of Chaldi, Vicky Camberwell, Sardi Gorge, Major Swales, General De Bono, Major Castelani, Luigi Castelani, Benito Mussolini, Amba Aradam, Ras Golam, General Badoglio, Gregorius Maryam, Third Battalion, Haile Selassie, Addis Ababa, Lake Tana, League of Nations

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