Leopard Hunts in Darkness [Paperback]

Wilbur Smith (Author)

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Publication Date: July 10, 1998

In Manhattan, Craig Mellow is the toast of the literary world, a young writer whose bestselling novels and larger-than-life adventures are fueled by natural-born charisma. But Craig lost a limb and a legacy in Africa. And his heart still clings to the land.
A representative of the World Bank recruits Craig to return to his war-torn homeland--to use his knowledge of Zimbawe's people, languages, and wildlife to stabilize its future. But once he sets foot on the continent, Craig cannot resist what runs in his blood...
Soon, this scion of a legendary family is caught in a new era of massive ivory poaching, of tribal warfare waged with modern killing tools, and international politics hardwired directly to Washington and Moscow. With a woman by his side and a traitor behind his back, Craig is about to learn a lesson of a brutal new age--if he can survive Africa one more time.

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" Smith deftly evokes not only the horrific but also the beautiful, particularly the lush landscape of Africa."-- "The Washington Post Book World"

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. www.facebook.com/WilburSmith www.youtube.com/wilbursmithofficial www.wilbursmithbooks.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan (July 10, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330287133
• ISBN-13: 978-0330287135
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,360,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars Whataread!, January 28, 2011

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This review is from: The Leopard Hunts in Darkness (Kindle Edition)

First as ALWAYS read Mr. Smith's works in sequence, whether it is the Ballantine, or Courtney, or Egyptian Series. The enjoyment factor improves along with the understanding of the awesome tales that the author is telling.

I have read everything that Wilbur Smith has written, twice now, and in my opinion he is the best of the epic story tellers writing in the English language. He out writes H. Rider Haggard. He outdoes Michener by giving the reader the feeling that he... then you... are not only there, but part of it all. From sex to violence to lol humour. This is one fine writer.

THE LEOPARD HUNTS IN DARKNESS is somewhat different in tone and approach from most of Mr. Smith's work, as it starts out slow never quite boiling just simmering for a lot longer than my nerves liked, but then he found the loud-pedal, and it rockets off at a breath taking pace, that leaves one panting and gasping for air. One fine read.