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Wilbur Smith

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Wilbur Smith is a renowned South African novelist and is one of the most prolific and celebrated authors of historical fiction. His bestselling novels take readers on thrilling adventures set in distant lands and past eras where the setting become active participants in every story. With an incrRead moreedible body of work spanning six decades, Smith had published 49 books and sold over 140 million copies by his death in 2021.

Born in Zambia in 1933, Smith spent his early years on his father's 25,000-acre ranch of forest, hills, and savannah, which greatly influenced his passion for writing adventure and historical fiction novels. He published his debut novel, When the Lion Feeds, in 1964 which marked the beginning of his prolific writing career. Set in colonial South Africa, it follows the lives of two brothers, Sean and Garrick Courtney, as they navigate personal ambitions, family bonds, nd the Zulu and Boer Wars. This novel introduced readers to the Courtney family saga and contributed to his popularity within historical and adventure fiction within African settings.

One of the defining characteristics of Wilbur's writing is his ability to make settings feel like integral characters in his novels. He transports readers to distant places with rich historical descriptions and a deep sense of place to let them experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the setting. Settings also often mirror the struggles and conflicts faced by his characters. The harsh and unforgiving landscapes become a formidable force that tests the characters' strength and resilience. The untamed wilderness of African landscapes, the deserts of Egypt, the bustling cities of Johannesburg, and the treacherous waters of the high seas all come alive on the pages, shaping the actions and decisions of the characters.

Smith's literary prowess did not only captivate readers but also the attention of the entertainment industry, leading to television and movie adaptations of his bestselling novels such as Shout at the Devil and Burning Shore. Smith's signature style, characterized by its blend of researched historical settings, dynamic characters, and gripping narratives sets him apart as a true master of adventure and historical fiction and has earned him a devoted and steadily expanding fanbase over the years.

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  • Ghost Fire

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    A Courtney Series novel by bestselling author, Wilbur Smith.Inseparable since birth and growing up in India, Theo and Connie Courtney are torn apart by the tragic death of their parents.Theo, wracked with guilt, strikes a solitary path through life. Haunted by the spirits of lovers and family members, he is determined to atone for his mistakes. He seeks salvation in combat and conflict, joining ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD $1.99 CAD

  • The Seventh Scroll

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    Series Book 2 - The Egyptian Series
    The second book in the epic Egyptian seriesThe second book in the epic Egyptian series. 'She glanced down at the drawer in which she kept all her floppy disks. That and all the other drawers had been pulled out and thrown on the floor. they were empty, of course; along with the disks, all her notebooks and photographs were missing. Her last connections with the seventh scroll were lost. after ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD $1.99 CAD

  • Testament

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader. ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Warlock

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    Series Book 3 - The Egyptian Series
    The third book in the epic Egyptian seriesThe third book in the epic Egyptian series 'Even before he could move, the full realisation of what confronted him blazed in Pharoah's mind. This was the foul and loathsome thing that Taita, with his clairvoyant powers, had smelt in the air. The light was strong enough for him to make out every detail of the enemy he had loved as a friend' The magic of the ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Dark of the Sun

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    A standalone thriller from Wilbur SmithA gendarme snatched up his rifle from where it lay at his feet; Bruce saw him elbow his way towards the side of the truck to begin firing; he was working the slide to lever a round into the breech. "Mwembe!" Bruce shouted the gendarme's name, but his voice could not penetrate the uproar. In two seconds the whole situation would dissolve into a pandemonium of ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Hungry as the Sea

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    A race-against-time thriller from global bestseller Wilbur Smith“Each time it seemed that she could not rise in time meet the cliff of water that bore down her. The water was black under the grey sunless sky. Nick had lived through typhoon and Caribbean hurricane, but had never seen water as menacing and cruel as this.” His toughest challenge. His final hope. Nick Berg has lost everything — his ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Call of the Raven

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    A novel by bestselling author Wilbur Smith and the prequel to A Falcon Flies.'The right of the cat over the mouse, of the strong over the weak. The natural law of existence.' Augustus Mungo St John, A Falcon FliesThe son of a wealthy plantation owner and a doting mother, Augustus Mungo St John is accustomed to the wealth and luxuries his privilege has afforded him. That is until he returns from ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Storm Tide

    A Novel of the American Revolution (Courtney, Book 20)

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    Series Book 20 - The Courtney Series: The Birds of Prey Trilogy
    Two brothers divided over the future of a country on the brink of revolution.Multimillion copy bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns with a brand-new historical epic, set against the backdrop of the American revolution. The Courtney family is torn apart as three generations fight on opposing sides of a terrible war that will change the face of the world forever.'Best Historical Novelist' Stephen ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Nemesis

    A Novel of the French Revolution

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    A brand-new historical epic from the Master of Adventure, in which three strands of the Courtney family converge in a bloodthirsty bid for revenge.Paris, 1794. Revolutionary fervour has erupted into the Reign of Terror.A young man, Paul Courtney, hides in a crowd watching as the condemned are brought to the guillotine. Among them is Constance Courtney, Paul's mother. As he watches her brutal ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Legacy of War

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    A Courtney Series adventure.An action-packed book in the Courtney Series and the sequel to Courtney's War.Just because the war is over and Hitler dead, doesn't mean the politics he stood for have died too. Saffron Courtney and her beloved husband Gerhard only just survived the brutal war, but Gerhard's Nazi-supporting brother, Konrad, is still free and determined to regain power. As a dangerous ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Monsoon

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    Series Book 2 - The Courtney Series: The Birds of Prey Trilogy
    A Courtney series adventure - Book Two in the Birds of Prey trilogyA Courtney series adventure - Book Two in the Birds of Prey trilogy "The sun went down behind the storm clouds, and stained them with its blood, then the rain fell upon the ship in torrents. Solid sheets of water hammered the wooden decks so hard that the din drowned the men's voices and blotted out their vision." They leave as ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Titans of War

    by Wilbur Smith ...
    Series series The Egyptian Series
    Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series.A RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILIZATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION.For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD