The tiger's prey a novel of adventure
"The New York Times bestselling author of Desert God and Pharaoh adds another chapter to his popular historical saga featuring the seafaring Tom Courtney, the hero of Monsoon and Blue Horizon, with this magnificent swashbuckling saga set in the eighteenth century and packed with action, violenc...
| Main Authors: | Smith, Wilbur A. (Author), Harper, Tom, 1977- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, NY :
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,
[2017]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Online Access: |
Go to Downloadable eBook Here. |
| Summary: |
"The New York Times bestselling author of Desert God and Pharaoh adds another chapter to his popular historical saga featuring the seafaring Tom Courtney, the hero of Monsoon and Blue Horizon, with this magnificent swashbuckling saga set in the eighteenth century and packed with action, violence, romance, and rousing adventure. Tom Courtney, one of four sons of master mariner Sir Hal Courtney, once again sets sail on a treacherous journey that will take him across the vast reaches of the ocean and pit him against dangerous enemies in exotic destinations. But just as the winds propel his sails, passion drives his heart. Turning his ship towards the unknown, Tom Courtney will ultimately find his destiny--and lay the future for the Courtney family. Wilbur Smith, the world's greatest storyteller, once again recreates all the drama, uncertainty, and courage of a bygone era in this thrilling saga of the sea"-- Provided by publisher. "A new historical adventure from the New York Times-bestselling author of Desert God and Pharaoh"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: |
426 pages ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: |
9780062276506 0062276506 9780062276568 (eBook edition) 0062276565 (eBook edition) 9780062690593 (international edition) 0062690590 (international edition) |
| Author Notes: |
He has writen more than 20 novels, which have been translated into 26 different languages. The Dark Side of the Sun, Wild Justice, and Shout at the Devil have all been adapted as films. Smith says that Africa is his major inspiration, and currently he has over 30 novels published. Many of his books have become bestsellers, including Predator, the third book in the Hector Cross series. Other recent bestsellers include Pharoah, War Cry, Courtney's War, and his first memoir, On Leopard Rock. (Bowker Author Biography) |