Dark of the Sun [Large Print] [Paperback]

Wilbur A. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1981 | ISBN-10: 0860093328 | ISBN-13: 978-0860093329 | Edition: Largeprint

Bruce Curry is the leader of a mercenary band with the dubious support of three white officers. His mission is to relieve a mining town cut off by the fighting and to retrieve a priceless consignment of diamonds. Ranged against his ill-disciplined unit are bandits, guerillas and hostile tribes that infest the land. But there is another, even deadlier enemy - one of his own men...'The pace would do credit to a Porsche, and the invention is as bright and explosive as a fireworks display' - "Sunday Telegraph".

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for The Dark of the Sun

'In places this novel is horrific; always it is exciting, strong and clear' – Daily Mail, 1967

'If the phrase ' a man`s book' has any meaning, it describes this powerful, savage ... gripping, fast moving novel.' – Books and Bookmen,

' A well-knit, fast -moving, adventure story ... The action is swift, taut and convincing ... The portrayal of men and situations, of jungle and outpost is colourful and alive. It is a 'big' book, quite irrespective of its length.' – Scotsman, 1997

Praise for Wilbur Smith

“Smith is a master.” —Publishers Weekly

“One of the world’s most popular adventure writers.” —The Washington Post Book World

“A rare author who wields a razor-sharp sword of craftsmanship.” —Tulsa World

“Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared.” —The Times (UK)      
"Best Historical Novelist--I say Wilbur Smith, with his swashbuckling novels of Africa.  The bodices of rip and the blood flows.  You can get lost in Wilbur Smith and misplace all of August."--Stephen King

"Action is Wilur Smith's game, and he is a master."--The Washington Post Book World

“The world’s leading adventure writer.” —Daily Express (UK)

"Wilbur Smith rarely misses a trick."--Sunday Times

“Smith is a captivating storyteller.” —The Orlando Sentinel

“No one does adventure quite like Smith.” —Daily Mirror (UK)

"A thundering good’ read is virtually the only way of describing Wilbur Smith’s books.” —The Irish Times

 

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

These audiobooks from Macmillan UK offer abridged readings of some of the world's most popular authors. Handsomely packaged, they feature readings by eminent actors of the stage and screen, including James Fox, Martin Shaw, Tim Pigott-Smith and David Rintoul. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: G K Hall & Co; Largeprint edition (June 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0860093328
• ISBN-13: 978-0860093329
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,951,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is Wilbur Smiths second best book., July 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dark of the Sun (Mass Market Paperback)

Bruce Curry leads a team of mercenaries into the African jungle to rescue a towm from rebel forces. Each of the officers has his own story. Bruce is a lawyer who has fled from a bad marraige. Another is a former Nazi. The doctor is no longer in pratice becauce of a botched operation. A forth has problems whit his manhood. The top sargent is a well educated black man. Each finds a solution in this adventure of betrayal and intrigue. The book was originally titled "Train Form Katanga", and is a great read!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Thriller from Wilbur Smith, November 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Dark of the Sun (Mass Market Paperback)

A tremendous adventure novel set in the Congo in the early
1960's, this book will keep the reader on the edge of his/her seat. Later filmed with Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux, diffcult
to find on TV (presumably because of lack of PC credentials), it
makes a great adventure movie.
Also I personally suspect that it served as a partial inspiration for the more recent film "Tears of the Sun."
Buy and read this book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Paced African Adventure, June 18, 2005

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This review is from: Dark of the Sun (Mass Market Paperback)

This is an entertaining adventure novel by Wilbur Smith.

Although this is not one of his better ones, it is one that will keep the reader entertained. The story is about a group of mercenaries who are sent to retrieve a collection of diamonds under the guise of rescuing some people who are in danger during a revolt.

It is a story that any Wilbur Smith fan will enjoy. For anyone who has never read him before, I would recommend starting with 'Hungry as the Sea' or the Courtney series, which is fantastic. The first one in that collection is: 'When the Lion Feeds.'