A "compelling, high-octane novel of racial, tribal and ideological conflict that will almost certainly draw criticism from the politically correct brigade", Scatterlings of Africa is a fast paced thriller, set in Rhodesia's war against terror. Rhodesia became Zimbabwe in 1980. It's December 1972 and Lieutenant Ron Cartwright is obsessed with defending his country against insurgents in a vicious civil war. Comrade 'Gumbarishumba' Gadziwa is equally determined to win the fight for Zimbabwe to be restored to his people. While abduction, intimidation, torture and worse are going on in the war zone, the cities, towns and many farms remain safe, idyllic havens where Ron's wife Angela and their young children live in relative comfort. But the stress of their separate lives is taking its toll, and the arrival of Angie's cousin Mark, who she hasn't seen since she was a child, adds fuel to an already tense situation. The tentacles of war spread, plots cross, and life will never be the same again.
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Scatterlings of Africa has been described as a "compelling, high-octane novel of racial, tribal and ideological conflict that will almost certainly draw criticism from the politically correct brigade."
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It's December 1972 and Lieutenant Ron Cartwright is obsessed with defending his country against insurgents in a vicious civil war. Comrade 'Gumbarishumba' Gadziwa is equally determined to win the fight for Zimbabwe to be restored to his people. While abduction, intimidation, torture and worse are going on in the war zone, the cities, towns and many farms remain safe, idyllic havens where Ron's wife Angela and their young children live in relative comfort. But the stress of their separate lives is taking its toll, and the arrival of Angie's cousin Mark, who she hasn't seen since she was a child, adds fuel to an already tense situation. The tentacles of war spread, plots cross, and life will never be the same again...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling Novel that reads like Non-fiction!,
By W. H. McDonald Jr. "The American Author Assoc... (Elk Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Scatterlings of Africa (Paperback)
Former Rhodesian citizen and part-time soldier turned author Peter Davies brings his knowledge of that terrible period of war and rebellion into focus with his novel "Scatterlings of Africa". It is a gripping suspense filled story with everything from war, and carnage to love and romance.
The writing is absolutely top notch. Davies captures the reader with a well-constructed plot, great characters and with just enough dialog to add to the great narrative. The book is riveting and shows all the hatred and anger of that time and place. The book may not be politically correct at times but it fits well with what the author is trying to convey to his readers. The book will keep you reading late into the night until you finish it. It is highly charged with lots of action but the issues about relationships and other personal things bring us a stronger and a more profound look at the people in his book. The story is easy to read physically but emotionally it may stay with you long after putting down this book. This is an American Authors Association's FIVE STAR Rated Book! A must read for those who love adventure and suspense novels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Rugged & Realistic,
By Andrew Lubin "author of Charlie Battery; A Ma... (Bucks County, Pa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Scatterlings of Africa (Paperback)
This is Peter Davies 'break-out' book, and a good one indeed ! Davies, a former soldier in the Rhodesian Army, has written a realistic historical fiction novel based on that ugly and misunderstood civil war. His book combines the excitement and adrenaline of a citizen-soldier defending his family and home from the burtality of the 'terrs," with the stresses and knoweldge of what will happen to his loved ones if he fails. Not for the poltically correct or faint-of-heart, Davies book simply tells it like it was in Rhodesia in the mid 70's. Well written & well done !!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Masterpiece of story telling,
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This review is from: Scatterlings of Africa (Paperback)
Peter Davies writes with depth and clarity on the conflict which tore this once prosperous and gracious country apart. His knowledge and use of local language and traditions adds drama and reality to the fast paced story. His is obviously the voice of a seasoned veteran whose spell binding descriptions of the smells, sights and sounds makes this a riveting page turner that brings the African bush alive for readers. This is not a politically correct tale and he will not earn accolades from the ruling regime, however, it is based on reality and it has earned a permanent place in my library. It will no doubt be brought out and reread time and again and will not fail to bring the feelings of loss that are felt by all Scatterlings of Africa. A masterpiece of story telling in the tradition of Wilbur Smith.
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