Though the author of 'In the Shadow of the Tokolosh' is unknown, it must be remembered that many young Rhodesian males lived the life portrayed in the book. This man, if alive today, would now be approximately 70 years old. An unrepentant colonialist, he would have grown up on the Copperbelt, Northern Rhodesia, and spent his life in Africa amongst it's people. He would have brought up a family and fought alongside his brothers in a bitter bush war and, when the fighting was over, he would have seen the destruction and misery that 'Independence' foisted upon the people of Kaunda's Zambia and Mugabe's Zimbabwe. Ultimately, he would have felt a overriding desire to pen his words in an attempt to reconcile his feelings for his lost country. He never saw it through. If you are out there Conrad K, we've seen it through for you...
As the publisher of this novel (Silverling Inspired), I have worked closely on it for many years and done extensive research. I would be happy to answer any questions or accept any suggestions you may have. pp. Conrad K