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Golden Fox 13 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett, 1993
Great read but flawed
+ The best and Last of the courtney series
I agree with many of the comments already made. This is an exciting, readable book but the central premise is flawed. Given how close Bella is to her family and how unrebellious she appears, it seemed totally out of character for her to betray her country and family in this way. Also I found the ...
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The Triumph of the Sun 42 reviews Wilbur Smith
Thomas Dunne Books, 2005
Another awesome novel by wilbur smith
+ A Rich Historical Novel
Another awesome novel by wilbur smith.....This one started off slowly, but certainly picked up and was in much the same style as the other courtney family saga books....or ballyntine saga books....wilbur smith is one of the best.....makes me want to visit africa all the time....
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Burning Shore 13 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett, 1987
Great epic
+ Escape to The Other Side
I had been craving a good historical fiction epic for a long time when my husband brought this book home for me. If you like John Jakes (North and South) or Gone With the Wind, you'll like this compelling story of Centaine de Thiry Courtney's adventures in South Africa. Be forewarned - once you ...
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Birds of Prey (Courtney Family Adventures) 84 reviews Wilbur Smith
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1998
Bird of prey
+ great swashbucking fun
What a great surprise to find this book in perfect conditon at such a great price. thank you also for your promptness
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Monsoon (Courtney Family Adventures) 95 reviews Wilbur Smith
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2000
WHO IS WILBUR SMITH ?
+ Wilbur Smith does it again + One of the first...
MONSOON? TITLE SOUNDS GOOD, I`LL TRY IT. BUT WHO IS WILBUR SMITH? I NEVER HEARD OF HIM, NOR HAVE ANY OF MY FRIENDS. WELL, I`LL TRY THE BOOK, WHAT CAN I LOSE? I`LL TELL YOU WHAT I LOST ONCE I STARTED THE NOVEL- SLEEP!!, I JUST COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. I READ THRU THE NIGHT. WHEN FINISHED, THE FIRST ...
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Power of the Sword 9 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett, 1987
Part 2 of a 5 part set - Good Book!
+ History, fiction & fact + Another winner in the Courtney saga.... + Power of The Sword is Powerful
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When the Lion Feeds 23 reviews Wilbur A. Smith
Reed International Books, 1995
The First Novel
+ The First is always the Best + His best! + Wonderful!
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Rage 6 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett, 1989
Rage
+ Awesome, the series continues + Vivid portryal of the social problems in South Africa + Gripping
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A Time to Die 17 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett Gold Medal Books, 1991
If you like Africa, you'll love this one
+ Loved It + Heart-pounding African adventure
Retired guerrilla fighter Sean Courtney is over forty years old and facing the possibility of losing his professional hunting license. His long time friend and client Riccardo Monterro is approaching sixty and is hunting with Sean on his last safari accompanied by his beautiful twenty-six year old ...
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A Sparrow Falls 11 reviews Wilbur Smith
Britain Books, 1981
Tumultuous adventure in Africa
+ A Sparrow Falls + This Trilogy should NEVER go out of print! + Charlie's Review + Wilbur Smith: A Sparrow Falls
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Sound of Thunder 9 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett, 1991
Simply the best
+ Histoy Made Interesting + Africa for the ArmchairTraveler
I read a lot and came across Wilbur Smith when my next door neighbor kept speaking of him. My ideas of African adventure were far removed from what Smith writes about. If you like DeMille, Flynn, Shaara, and the like you will love Smith. The back cover of his books says it the best. "Wilbur ...
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Blue Horizon 29 reviews Wilbur Smith, 2003
Blue Horizon Audio Tape
+ The Return of Tom & Dorian Courtney + FUN! + Fun 'n Fluff with a 'kick'
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When the Lion Feeds 23 reviews Wilbur A. Smith
Reed International Books, 1995
The First Novel
+ The First is always the Best + His best! + Wonderful!
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Birds of Prey (Courtney Family Adventures) 84 reviews Wilbur Smith
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1998
Bird of prey
+ great swashbucking fun
What a great surprise to find this book in perfect conditon at such a great price. thank you also for your promptness
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Sound of Thunder 9 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett, 1991
Simply the best
+ Histoy Made Interesting + Africa for the ArmchairTraveler
I read a lot and came across Wilbur Smith when my next door neighbor kept speaking of him. My ideas of African adventure were far removed from what Smith writes about. If you like DeMille, Flynn, Shaara, and the like you will love Smith. The back cover of his books says it the best. "Wilbur ...
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Golden Fox 13 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett, 1993
Great read but flawed
+ The best and Last of the courtney series
I agree with many of the comments already made. This is an exciting, readable book but the central premise is flawed. Given how close Bella is to her family and how unrebellious she appears, it seemed totally out of character for her to betray her country and family in this way. Also I found the ...
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Blue Horizon 29 reviews Wilbur Smith, 2003
Blue Horizon Audio Tape
+ The Return of Tom & Dorian Courtney + FUN! + Fun 'n Fluff with a 'kick'
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Power of the Sword 9 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett, 1987
Part 2 of a 5 part set - Good Book!
+ History, fiction & fact + Another winner in the Courtney saga.... + Power of The Sword is Powerful
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A Time to Die 17 reviews Wilbur Smith
Fawcett Gold Medal Books, 1991
If you like Africa, you'll love this one
+ Loved It + Heart-pounding African adventure
Retired guerrilla fighter Sean Courtney is over forty years old and facing the possibility of losing his professional hunting license. His long time friend and client Riccardo Monterro is approaching sixty and is hunting with Sean on his last safari accompanied by his beautiful twenty-six year old ...
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A Sparrow Falls 11 reviews Wilbur Smith
Britain Books, 1981
Tumultuous adventure in Africa
+ A Sparrow Falls + This Trilogy should NEVER go out of print! + Charlie's Review + Wilbur Smith: A Sparrow Falls
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