The Pilot (Novels of Africa, No. 4) [Paperback]

Jerold Richert (Author)

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Publication Date: November 21, 2011

It is 962 BC and the dawn of the golden years for King Solomon who is at the pinnacle of power. He has few enemies other than the exiled Prince Hadad of Edom, whose men harass Solomon's tax inspectors on the silk road and plunder the caravans. With Phoenician pilots provided by his friend King Hiram of Tyre, Solomon's ships and agents ply the coasts of the Narrow Sea, trading from Egypt to Saba and around the horn of Africa, hugging the treacherous coast as far as Opone and Serapio. Solomon's promise to his father to build a temple in his honour is about to be realised, although he is still unaware that it will be constructed of gold. Then, on a small island across a narrow stretch of sea from Tyre, the son of a local potter stumbles, naked, into the presence of the niece of King Hiram and the course of history is changed. It is a meeting that sets the participants onto a forbidden path, risking dishonour and death. But other forces are at work that will forge their lives, and the lives of many others at the farthest reaches of the known world... The Pilot is a page-turning, action-filled epic of sailing and exploration in the intriguing time of the Phoenicians, based on historical facts and archaeological controversy. It will appeal to fans of historical fiction.

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About the Author

Originally from Zimbabwe, author Jerold Richert was a part-time soldier, tracker and professional pilot, and has a passion for Africa, its ancient history and wildlife. He now lives with his wife in Queensland, Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 466 pages
• Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd (November 21, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1848767536
• ISBN-13: 978-1848767539
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jerold Richert was born in South Africa, but lived and was educated in Zimbabwe. He writes fiction based on fact in his Novels of Africa series, beginning with the exploration of the East Coast of Africa at the time of the Phoenicians and covering the archaeological controversy of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. A fifth novel is in progress. All are fast action adventure thriller page-turners. Now a reluctant refugee, he lives with his wife and family in Queensland, Australia.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE PILOT, November 26, 2011

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Ianklux (Sofia Bulgaria) - See all my reviews

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I have all the novels written by Jerold Richert. He is one of the best African story tellers I have read. Most people's ideas of African adventure will be far removed from what Richert writes about in THE PILOT which takes us back to the time of King Solomon, Tyre, Ezion Geber and eventually the source of Solomon's fabled gold. Having just returned from a trip to the very part of Mozambique, of which parts of THE PILOT focus upon, I was immediately taken back there with his engaging characters and wonderful descriptions of someone who is obviously very familiar with the bush and the biblical mystery of Solomon's gold. The scenes are all very true to life and Jerold Richert writes adventure around these in a gripping style. His homework is good and I have to say, for my taste (especially novels about Africa) he is one of the best and most knowledgeable authors around. Finishing this gripping but often delightful book was like finding and then all too quickly losing newly found friends.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Pilot, January 23, 2012

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This review is from: The Pilot (Novels of Africa, No. 4) (Paperback)

The book is very well written and researched. You get really involved in the characters and keep wondering what is going to happen next.
The author is extremely capable in developing the main character and you get to live through his eyes and deeds.

Excellent read.