Cry Wolf - Wilbur Smith

Heinemann London

First edition Good 

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An action-packed thriller set during one of the most turbulent periods of global history, vividly brought to life by master of adventure, Wilbur Smith. 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror A race to save a country . . . When American engineer Jake Barton teams up with English gentleman and hustler Gareth Swales to sell five battered old Bentleys in 1930s East Africa, neither of them could have imagined that they'd soon be attempting to smuggle the vehicles into Ethiopia in return for a huge reward. But Ethiopia is in the midst of war against Italy. To achieve their goal they'll have to manoeuvre past several extremely hostile European forces and an international blockade. Keeping them company as part of their mission is the beautiful, strong-willed Vicky Camberwell, a journalist who has been sent with them to report on the brutal violence of the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. As their daring mission becomes more dangerous the three adventurers are about to discover that some battles may be more than they can handle . . .

Probably one of the best works by Wilbur Smith, has all his signature ingredients, just incredibly well written. These ingredients include: African setting. This is set around 1935 during the 2nd Italian-Abyssinian War. The background is very well written and researched and his writing brings it to life.

Secondly, larger than life characters. Also very well done and fleshed out. 3 main characters: Rough and ready Texan, suave British rogue and beautiful American journalist. Supported by brave and high