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Cry Wolf by Wilbur Smith is a thrilling adventure set during the Italo-Ethiopian War in the 1930s. It follows an American adventurer and a British pilot who become embroiled in a daring plan to aid Ethiopian resistance forces against Mussolini's troops. As tensions heighten, they face perilous challenges, forming unlikely alliances amidst the chaos of war.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by thrilling tales of adventure and intrigue, set against the backdrop of historical conflicts and richly depicted African landscapes. With a gripping plot and dynamic characters, including soldiers and spies, it delves into themes of bravery and betrayal, making it a treat for fans of action-packed narratives.

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Cry Wolf

An action-packed adventure, set in 1930s Africa, from global bestseller Wilbur Smith.

An action-packed adventure, set in 1930s Africa, from global bestseller Wilbur Smith

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They recognised in each other that same restlessness that was always driving them on to new adventure, never staying long enough in one place or at one job to grow roots, unfettered by offspring or possessions, by spouse or responsibilities, taking up each new adventure eagerly and discarding it again without qualms or regrets. Always moving onwards - never looking backwards.

The wartime race to save a country...

When Jake Barton, an American engineer, 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 to support the war effort, in return for a huge reward.

But to do this, they'll have to manoeuvre past several extremely hostile European forces, as well as manage their feelings for Vicky Camberwell, the beautiful journalist who has been sent with them to report on the brutal violence of the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. The three adventurers are about to discover that some battles are more than they can handle...

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Cry Wolf by Wilbur Smith is lauded for its gripping narrative and vivid wartime setting. Reviewers appreciate the book's well-researched backdrop and swift pacing. Though some mention predictability in certain elements, the compelling characters and suspenseful action hold the reader's attention.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785766787

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Wilbur Smith is a global phenomenon: a distinguished author with a large and established readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, with sales of over 130 million novels worldwide.

Born in Central Africa in 1933, Wilbur became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published forty-one global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have now been translated into twenty-six languages.

The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.

For all the latest information on Wilbur visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith

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