Jeffrey Whittam

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  Wilbur Smith

  Wilbur Smith was a prolific and bestselling South African novelist renowned for his sweeping adventure stories set against the backdrop of Africa’s dramatic landscapes and turbulent history. Born in 1933 in what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), he grew up in South Africa, where his love for storytelling was nurtured by the rich environment and tales of African history. His early years were shaped by his experiences in the wilderness, which later became a defining element in his fiction.
  After studying at Rhodes University, Smith initially worked as an accountant, but his true passion lay in writing. His breakthrough came in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds, a historical adventure novel that introduced the Courtney family saga. The book’

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  Wilbur Smith

  Wilbur Smith was a prolific and bestselling South African novelist renowned for his sweeping adventure stories set against the backdrop of Africa’s dramatic landscapes and turbulent history. Born in 1933 in what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), he grew up in South Africa, where his love for storytelling was nurtured by the rich environment and tales of African history. His early years were shaped by his experiences in the wilderness, which later became a defining element in his fiction.
  After studying at Rhodes University, Smith initially worked as an accountant, but his true passion lay in writing. His breakthrough came in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds, a historical adventure novel that introduced the Courtney family saga. The book’

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  Colin Falconer

  I have been a writer all my life. It’s all I ever wanted to do, except for a brief dream of being a pro footballer. I started out in advertising as a copywriter, then worked as a journalist, a magazine columnist and a script writer for radio and television before becoming a full-time novelist.
  
  I love adventure and travel and that has shaped the kind of books I write. Early in my career I developed a passion for Wilbur Smith novels. I also love Cornwell and Follett. When I publish a book, I’m hoping to share it with other readers like me, who crave adventure, and stories with action and twists, but also love something else – exotic locations, long ago times and unforgettable characters. The kind of stories that stay with you long after you fi

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  Tony Maxwell

  Born and educated in South Africa, Tony Maxwell settled for a time in London. While travelling in Mexico and Canada, he met his wife Wendy, a fellow South African. They lived for 12 years in Australia before returning to Canada where they now live. Tony has written two non-fiction books, ‘Searching for the Queen’s Cowboys’ and ‘Pacific War Ghosts.’ His first novel, ‘The Young Lions’ was followed by its sequel, ‘The Brave Men.'
  His next novel, 'A Forest of Spears,' was published in June of 2016 and followed in November 2017 by his most recent novel, 'The Last Wild Rhino.'
  He is currently working on 'Tracking Evil,' a novel dealing with drug smuggling in Southern Africa, scheduled to be published in May 2020.
  All his books are available on Amazo

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  Brian Duncan

  Brian Duncan was born in India and lived there until he was twelve. He then went to school and university in England. He worked as an economist in Africa and Asia for many years, before settling in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
  
  Brian's lived and worked in Nyasaland/Malawi during 1947-1986 and travelled the country widely; he spoke ChiChewa fluently. He also worked in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe for 16 years, and during that time researched the setting for his novel 'The Settler'. He is now writing a sequel, set in Nyasaland (now Malawi) during the First World War.
  
  

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  Tony Maxwell

  Born and educated in South Africa, Tony Maxwell settled for a time in London. While travelling in Mexico and Canada, he met his wife Wendy, a fellow South African. They lived for 12 years in Australia before returning to Canada where they now live. Tony has written two non-fiction books, ‘Searching for the Queen’s Cowboys’ and ‘Pacific War Ghosts.’ His first novel, ‘The Young Lions’ was followed by its sequel, ‘The Brave Men.'
  His next novel, 'A Forest of Spears,' was published in June of 2016 and followed in November 2017 by his most recent novel, 'The Last Wild Rhino.'
  He is currently working on 'Tracking Evil,' a novel dealing with drug smuggling in Southern Africa, scheduled to be published in May 2020.
  All his books are available on Amazo

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  Mark Penney

  Mark was born in Wimbledon, London, and at an early age became devoted to animals of all shapes and sizes. Moving to South Africa at the age of 12 was a dream come true. After leaving school, he went into the commercial world, got married and only got into the bush for long weekends and holidays. Later, he left the commercial world, started studying again and completed a FGASA 2.
  
  By the end of 1992, he was in the bush full time working at a number of lodges in various reserves and parks as a field guide. He also did conservation work with SANParks and the North West Parks and Tourism Board, which is where his true passion lies.

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