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A Forest of Spears: An African Adventure Story
Terror in the skies…
A terrorist group sparks fear in the crowded skies above British and American airports. Half a world away one man may have stumbled across the source of the threat deep in the jungles of Mozambique…
South African Derek Hamilton, working as a close protection officer in Somalia, falls in love with Rachel Cavendish, a British Intelligence Officer. Kidnapped and held for ransom by the Somali terrorist group al-Shabab, Derek is finally escapes only to discover Rachel has been recalled to London to deal with this new terror threat. They don’t meet again ’til they join forces in a life or death struggle hunting down the terrorists behind a frightening threat to airlines around the world.
A terrorist group sparks fear in the crowded skies above British and American airports. Half a world away one man may have stumbled across the source of the threat deep in the jungles of Mozambique…
South African Derek Hamilton, working as a close protection officer in Somalia, falls in love with Rachel Cavendish, a British Intelligence Officer. Kidnapped and held for ransom by the Somali terrorist group al-Shabab, Derek is finally escapes only to discover Rachel has been recalled to London to deal with this new terror threat. They don’t meet again ’til they join forces in a life or death struggle hunting down the terrorists behind a frightening threat to airlines around the world.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2016
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About the author
Tony Maxwell
11 books28 followersBorn 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 Amazon.
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 Amazon.
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June 8, 2020
Spears are more dangerous than you think.
Another great story by this author hence the 5 stars so many twist and turns who will make it the good guys or the bad you will have to read the book enjoy.
Another great story by this author hence the 5 stars so many twist and turns who will make it the good guys or the bad you will have to read the book enjoy.
August 26, 2021
An Exciting, Well Written Story!
Having been to Kenya, stories about Africa always interest me. Tony Maxwell's books, both fiction and non-fiction, have never disappointed. This one is no exception.
Having been to Kenya, stories about Africa always interest me. Tony Maxwell's books, both fiction and non-fiction, have never disappointed. This one is no exception.
February 26, 2017
A really tremendous story, a million dollar plot.
For those of us who follow current events, this story is frighteningly real. Really enjoyed the story. BUT this book lacks the post writing professional touch. If this story was written by a NY Times Best selling author, edited by a competent professional, it would be close to the top of the NY Times Best Sellers.
For those of us who follow current events, this story is frighteningly real. Really enjoyed the story. BUT this book lacks the post writing professional touch. If this story was written by a NY Times Best selling author, edited by a competent professional, it would be close to the top of the NY Times Best Sellers.
May 30, 2024
I loved this book... very reminiscent of the early Wilbur Smith Courtney saga.
Its always a good sign when you plan to read a page or two and suddenly realise its 1.30 am and you're still engrossed....
Its always a good sign when you plan to read a page or two and suddenly realise its 1.30 am and you're still engrossed....
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