Ivory

by Paul Smith, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

In the shadowy world of illegal ivory trade, two unlikely allies join forces to dismantle a global criminal network.

Ming Wei, a former ivory smuggler haunted by his past, turns informant to atone for his sins. Zara Okonkwo, a fierce Kenyan conservation officer, is driven by a passion to protect Africa's endangered elephants. When their paths cross, they must overcome their mutual distrust to unravel a conspiracy that reaches from the savannas of Africa to the bustling streets of China.

"Ivory" is a gripping tale of redemption, justice, and the fight to preserve our planet's magnificent creatures. In a world where greed threatens to trump conservation, can two people from opposite sides of the law save an entire species?

Audible Audio

Published March 7, 2025

About the author

Paul Smith, BSN, is a former registered nurse turned author whose journey through PTSD has shaped both his life and his creative voice. Born in 1982 and raised in British Columbia, he now resides in Newfoundland and Labrador, where the rugged coastlines mirror the resilience found in his work.

A proud graduate of Vancouver Island University, Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Though his nursing career was cut short due to trauma sustained in the ICU, his love of storytelling and deep empathy for others led him to write as a form of healing.

Paul is an avid dog lover and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. His books—including The Zoo Collection—invite readers of all ages into whimsical worlds that reflect human emotion through animal encounters. He writes with the belief that imagination can be a place of recovery, and that everyone belongs at the Zoo.