Sulla rotta degli squali

by Wilbur Smith

Nell'animo avventuroso di Harry Fletcher abita un sogno tranquillo: una casa sulla riva del mare, una barca, e un po' di pace nelle caldi notti tropicali della piccola isola di St. Mary, la «perla dell'oceano Indiano». Ma per realizzare il suo desiderio Harry deve venire a patti con un suo vecchio nemico, lo stesso che lo ha spinto in passato a diventare mercenario in Vietnam, in Congo, in Biafra e a trasformarsi addirittura in assassino: il denaro. E non c'è dubbio che Charly Materson e Mike Guthrie, clienti di Harry e del suo yacht da pesca Wave Dancer, siano ricchi (anche troppo) e interessati a una caccia grossa che non ha nulla a che fare con gli enormi squali che si aggirano intorno alle foci fangose e rossastre del Mozambico. Tuttavia il favoloso tesoro che i due uomini stanno per scoprire negli abissi dell'oceano è grande almeno quanto la crudeltà efferata che li possiede e che costringerà Harry, in un vertiginoso capovolgimento di fronte, a trasformarsi da cacciatore a preda indifesa. Preda della paura, della violenza imprevedibile di cicloni devastanti, della passione letale nei confronti di una donna per la quale sentimento e cupidigia sono due facce della stessa medaglia...

Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Action, Africa

385 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 1997

About the author

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’s success led to a long-running series chronicling the exploits of multiple generations of the Courtney family, spanning centuries of African and world history. Alongside this, Smith wrote the Ballantyne series, focused on colonial Africa, and the Ancient Egypt series, which delved into historical fiction with a mythical touch.
Over his six-decade career, Smith authored more than 50 novels, selling over 140 million copies worldwide. His works were characterized by meticulous research, vivid descriptions of the African wilderness, and gripping action-packed narratives. Whether set in the colonial era, the world of pharaohs, or modern-day Africa, his books often explored themes of survival, war, power, and human ambition. He collaborated with co-authors in his later years to expand his literary universe, ensuring his stories continued to reach new audiences.
Beyond writing, Smith was an avid traveler and adventurer, drawing inspiration from his own experiences hunting, sailing, and exploring remote corners of Africa. While he was passionate about wildlife and conservation, some of his views—particularly regarding big game hunting—sparked debate. Nonetheless, his deep affection for Africa was evident in his writing, which celebrated both its beauty and its historical complexities.
Smith’s influence on adventure fiction remains significant, with his books continuing to captivate readers around the world. His legacy endures through his richly woven tales of exploration, conquest, and the enduring spirit of Africa.

Reviews

[Leslie Crawley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harry Fletcher makes James Bond look like an aneomic schoolboy.......Actually a really good adventure yarn, but remember, this was written in the 70's when the leading men were chauvinistic and the women easy, so be warned.

[Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard to fault this one: it's slick, lean and ruthlessly efficient, quite unlike any other Wilbur Smith novel I've read to date. The setting is St Mary's Island, in the Indian Ocean, and there's none of the game hunting or African history that provides the background of the author's other books.

The story is action-focused and one of those ones in which everyone other than the hero and his companions seems to be a bad guy. Harry Fletcher, the protagonist, is a chap who makes his living by taking tourists out to hunt various sea creatures, but of course soon events take a darker turn as he gets caught up with some very murky clients.

The novel reminded me of Bernward Cornwell's seafaring thrillers and this one's even better. The action scenes, when they come, are superbly described and the tension builds throughout, leading to a nailbiting climax. There are the requisite twists, turns, romantic interludes and a little globetrotting, all brought to life by the author's inventive turn of phrase. I loved it.

[সালমান হক · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think most of the Bangladeshi readers, who are into thriller have read this treasure in form of "I love you, man" by Qazi Anwar Hossain. A total gem of a book. If you like treasure hunting and action-adventure, this is the one.

[Injamamul Haque Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

১৮৫৮ সালে মোগল সাম্রাজ্যের চার রাজকুমারকে হত্যা করে মোগল রাজ কোষাগার লুট করে ইস্ট ইন্ডিয়া কোম্পানি। এর মধ্যে ছিলো তিনশো পাউন্ড ওজনের স্বর্ণের ব্যাঘ্র সিংহাসন, ষাট পাউন্ড ওজনের দ্য গ্রেট মোগল সহ বিপুল ধন-সম্পদ। ওই বছরের অক্টোবর মাসে বিপুল লুটেরা সম্পদ নিয়ে ব্রিটেনের উদ্যেশ্যে যাত্রা করে Dawn Light নামের জাহাজ। পথিমধ্যে ভারত মহাসাগরের সেন্ট মেরী দ্বীপের নিকটে এক ভয়াল ঘূর্ণিঝড়ের কবলে পড়ে ডুবে যায় Dawn Light. তারই দেড়শো বছর পর, বর্তমান সময়ে এক দুষ্টচক্র হন্যে হয়ে খুঁজছে সেই ডুবে যাওয়া সম্পদ। সম্পদে একচ্ছত্র আধিপত্য বিস্তার করতে জন্য হত্যা করার চেষ্টা করে হ্যারি ফেচারকে। শুরু হয় হ্যারি ফেচার, শেরী নর্থ, শ্যাবি আর এনজেলোর Drawn Light এর ধ্বংসাবশেষ উদ্ধারের আর অপশক্তিকে রুখে দেওয়ার এক দুর্ধর্ষ অভিযান।

আহা, হোয়াট অ্যা এডভেঞ্চার! এডভেঞ্চারে উইলবার স্মিথ কেন বেস্ট, তার আরোও একটা জ্বলজ্যান্ত প্রমাণ। এটা Dawn Light এর ধ্বংসাবশেষ উদ্ধারের আগাগোড়া এক রুদ্ধশ্বাস ট্রিজার হান্টার অভিযান। একেবারে শুরু থেকে শেষ পর্যন্ত দুর্দান্ত। ক্ষণে ক্ষণে টুইস্ট, একশন আর শ্বাসরুদ্ধকর অভিযান। হ্যারি ফেচার, উইলবার স্মিথের তৈরি আরোও একটা ওয়াও ক্যারেক্টর। একে এই বইয়ে ঠান্ডা মাথার প্রচন্ড বুদ্ধিমান দেখানো হয়েছে। এর পাশাপাশি আছে শ্যাবি, এনজেলো, শেরী'র মত বিশ্বস্ত চরিত্র। আর টুইস্ট! আমি এটা নিয়ে স্মিথের মোট ৮টা বই পড়েছি। আটটার মধ্যে সবচেয়ে টুইস্টবহুল বই হচ্ছে এটা। কাহিনীর ভাঁজে ভাঁজে মাথা ঘোরানো টুইস্ট। আর একটা অভিযোগ আছে। যখনই টুইস্ট, অ্যাকশন আর এডভেঞ্চারে বুদ হয়ে যাই ঠিক তখনই ঘটে যায় এক একটা ট্র‍্যাজেডি। আর শেষটা ছিলো…… নাহ, এটা নিয়া কোনো আইডিয়া দিবো না। আমি পড়ার সময় মাথায় রেখেছিলাম রেটিং চার দিবো। তবে শেষ ত্রিশ পৃষ্ঠায় লেখক যা খেল দেখালেন, তাতে পাঁচ তারা না দিলে অন্যায় হয়ে যেতো।

আর এই বইয়ের শেষটা দেখে মনে হলো লেখক বোধ হয় এর সিক্যুয়েল আনবে। যদিও এখনো তা আসে নি, তবুও অপেক্ষায় রইলাম।।

[Rakib Hasan]

যারা বাংলাদেশের জনপ্রিয় স্পাই থ্রিলার মাসুদ রানা পড়েন, রানা সিরিজের অন্যতম জনপ্রিয় বই 'আই লাভ ইউ,ম্যান' বইটা উইলবার স্মিথ এর আই অব দ্য টাইগার থেকে নেয়া এবং মখদুম আহমেদ এর অনুবাদ অলমোস্ট মাসুদ রানা থেকে কপি করা।😑😑😑

[Bettie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read By: Andrew Timothy

Duration: 12:58

Description: Harry Fletcher, a man with a chequered past, has reformed and is making an honest living as a charter skipper fishing for big game in the seductive waters of the Indian Ocean. Suddenly, men from the world of violence Harry has put behind him overturn his good intentions, involving him in a hectic race to recover a fabulous treasure from an ancient wreck.

St. Mary's Island, Indian Ocean. According to folk legend, in the year 1498, Vasco da Gama landed at St. Mary's Islands on his voyage from Portugal to India.

Best line: Harry was never one to run for cover when the knickers were off.

Good enough for a midweek mid 3*

#52 TBR Busting 2013

[Farzana Raisa]

ইয়ে, মানে আমার প্রশ্ন হলো, অনুবাদটা কপি যেহেতু করাই হলো তো ঠিকঠাক করলেন না কেন? :3

কাহিনি সম্পর্কে বলার কিছু নাই। ভালো মানে নি:সন্দেহে খুব ভালো কাহিনি। আমি খুব একটা মাসুদ রানা পড়িনি। কিন্তু মাসুদ রানার কিছু বিখ্যাত বই যা না পড়লেই নয়-এই টাইপ কিছু পড়া হয়েছে। আই আফ দ্য টাইগার আর আই লাভ ইউ ম্যান নিয়ে বহু ক্যাচালের কথা শুনেছি। আর চাক্ষুস প্রমাণ পেলাম পড়তে পড়তে 😂😂 ভাই রে ভাই! ওয়েভ ড্যান্সার যে মাঝে মাঝে জলকুমারী হয়ে যাচ্ছিল, আর শ্যাবি হচ্ছিল রডরিক আর আ্যনজেলো হয়ে যাচ্ছিল... থাক থাক। বহু কথা আগেও বলা হয়েছে। আমি আর কিছু না বলি। এগুলো বাদেও অনুবাদে অনেক অসংলগ্নতা চোখে পড়েছে। চোখ-মুখ বুজে সেটা হজম করে ফেলসি। কি আর করা...

যাকগা! সেন্ট মেরী দ্বীপ আর আন্ডারওয়াটার ওয়ার্ল্ডের জোস একটা অভিযান।

[Checkman · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of Smith's earlier novels when he still wrote standalone books and was not focusing all his effort on the Courtney and Ancient Egypt novels.

This is a very entertaining adventure novel. In the sixties and seventies treasure hunting stories were popular and one can hardly blame Mr. Smith from contributing to the genre. He was a professional writer and sales are how a writer makes a living. As always, this book is set in Africa (he always sets in novels in Africa) though this time the islands off of southeast Africa and not on the mainland. There are villains, sharks, scuba-diving adventure, sunken treasures and bloody battles. It's all very professionally done, a real page turner. I picked this up at a thrift store on the way to Lincoln City, Oregon (a coastal town) and read it over the three days that I was at the beach. Very appropriate.

One small caveat, however. This novel was written in the early seventies. The novel is narrated by our hero, and he is very much a man's man. Woman, even capable ones, are portrayed as being very willing to drop their panties when they are with Harry. They also are in need of his protection and therefore rather inept when things get dangerous. However, Harry is not a misogynist so no worries there. He's just the leading man in a story aimed at a male readership in the mid-seventies. It was the time. If you can accept that then enjoy what it a pretty good adventure novel.

[Varunsp · Rating 5 out of 5]

The eye of the tiger is the story of Harry Fletcher, a former soldier turned fisherman who ventured in finding a treasure which is deeply buried in Indian Ocean surrounded by deadly corals and white sharks. A really good adventure novel. It's my first book by Wilbur Smith and I'm really happy to read it.. Sure will be reading other books by the same author.

The story revolves in London , and St Mary's island in Indian Ocean and half of the story will be based in underwater and an uninhabited island. I would recommend this book to fellow readers.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a rollicking good story. Fast action, great story, and all you could want in an easy to read book. Wilbur Smith does it again. I really enjoyed this one. I certainly had not figured everything out till the last minute. Maybe you can. Read it, I think you'll enjoy it.

[Rick Brindle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Harry Fletcher is, let's face it, an on the run criminal who has set up on an island in the Indian Ocean as a boat owner, hiring himself and his crew out for big game fishing. He gets drawn into a treasure hunt, looking for buried gold, and in doing so, crosses paths with some of his old criminal cronies, who aren't entirely happy to see him again.
That's pretty much the story, and as far as it goes, it's pretty good. There's plenty of action, thrills, spills, and a great plot twist at the end.
So why only three stars? Well, the book is now over forty years old, and starting to show its age. If you look at it as a story of its time, fine, but over time, as even Friends fans are finding out, attitudes change, and even if you don't mean for things to be offensive, sometimes it gets that way all by itself. Suffice to say, the book was written in the seventies, and it comes complete with seventies attitudes. Enough said.
When I first read Wilbur Smith's books, I thought the man could do no wrong. But things change, people change, and sure enough I've changed. So if you're reading Wilbur Smith, you have to remember that the hero and his female leads will always be white, and the supporting but somehow always flawed in some way secondary characters, are black. Wilbur Smith is South African, enough said.
And finally, it wouldn't be worth even mentioning if the front blurb to all of Wilbur Smith's novels didn't say that he meticulously researches all his books, but it does, so let's consider that.
Harry Fletcher is a Brit, and his history is military special forces. No real detail there, but you assume SAS. Fair enough, but he saw combat in Biafra and Vietnam? Really? Change that to Malaysia, Borneo, Aden, Oman, even Northern Ireland, and maybe it would have been better. And while the FN is many things, most of them good, at 43 inches in length, the last thing you could ever call it is a carbine, and if the safety is on, then no rate of fire has been selected.
The older a book gets, the easier it is to pick holes, but on the whole, this one still entertains.

[Doug Oudin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent read my Wilbur Smith. An intriguing story of adventure. Not Smith's normal genre, which is usually historical fiction set in Africa or Egypt, this tale is instead a seafaring treasure hunt packed with plenty of danger, mystique, and an unusual touch of romantic interest.
For someone that loves the ocean and all its vagaries, as I do, this book took me to places I've never explored, and introduced me to another fascinating tropical realm.
As always with Wilbur Smith, this work does contain some graphically descriptive passages depicting human suffering, but those events only add to the story that he weaves.
Highly recommended for Smith followers.

[J. Ewbank · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an older book by Smith that I picked up from the Open Doors Thrift Store in Mobile, Alabama, and am surely happy that I did. Tlhis is a sold mystery and a very enjoyable one. The characters are interesting and the plot has enough twists and turns for anybody. Enjoyed it.

J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" "Wesley's Wars" and "To Whom It May Concern"

[Oleksandr Fediienko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ця книга та всі інші цього автора тут тільки через те, що написані південноафриканцем. Не буду казати, що пригодницькі романи про пошуки скарбів – це нижче моєї планки. Просто я шукаю в літературі зовсім іншого. А це, власне, не більше і не менше того, на що скеровує анотація. Головний герой Гаррі був контрабандистом, та й досі інколи підробляє на стороні, але тепер вирішив осісти на острові в Індійському океані і зазвичай розважає багатих туристів, які хочуть на все життя запам’ятати, як зловили велику рибину (навіть якщо рибину зловили не вони і не така вона вже й велика). Але старі друзі з криміналу не дають спокою Гаррі, і він вплутується в шаблонно-карколомну пригоду, де його чекає кохання, небезпека і затонулі скарби. Автору вдалася захоплива і динамічна книга, дарма, що я в цю категорію ніколи не зазираю і поза проектом навряд чи колись зазирну.

[Alice Colosio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ho trovato le descrizioni decisamente troppo lunghe, in alcuni punti era veramente difficile proseguire con la lettura senza annoiarsi.

Altra cosa che non mi è piaciuta: mi sembrava di “leggere” un classico film americano, con tutte le esagerazioni del caso…c’è, questo mezzo morto è riuscito a sgominare tutti i nemici e ha guidato la barca fino all’ospedale dove OVVIAMENTE l’infermiera super figa l’ha aiutato a riprendersi…un po’ too much direi 😅

Nel complesso comunque il libro è sicuramente scritto bene e si lascia leggere.

[Pat Delga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read even if a little predictable with the end

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5 ⭐️

[Dylan Miles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to go take a walk after the ending

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy read and quite fun. Very much a product of its times - 1970s attitudes. I was happy to take it at face. It was engaging and well written enough for me to be happy to overlook the holes in the storyline and to suspend disbelief. 6/10

[Josep · Rating 5 out of 5]

Llibre d’aventures ambientat en una petita illa del continent africà, on un ex-lladre amb formació militar en el passat que viu dedicat a portar turistes a pescar, es veu enfrontat a uns esdeveniments que trasbalsaran la seva existència a partir de l’arribada d’uns clients singulars.

Aventura en estat pur, ambientada en un entorn aquàtic, fet no gaire habitual en les novel•les de Wilbur Smith.

[Brian Trinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Wilbur Smith adventure novel. The only detraction for me was the over done heroism of Harry Fletcher, James Bond has got nothing on him!

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Facts Relating to this book:

1 carat = 0.2 grams

In London in the mid-1870s, 25 shillings-about $85 in today's terms-went a long way. You could buy 7 grams of gold, 40 liters of rum, or about a half kilogram of opium. Where you couldn't get a bargain, however, was the jewelry store. That same amount of money bought just 1 carat, or 0.2 gram, of a gem called tiger's-eye. When rich sources of that precious stone were found in western South Africa in the 1880s, prices plummeted. By 1900, tiger's-eye was considered merely semiprecious. Today, a savvy shopper can purchase the gem for about $1.50 per carat.

In its natural state, tiger's-eye is an unremarkable rock with a dull sheen. When polished and illuminated, however, the stone reflects a narrow band of light that changes position as the gem is turned back and forth. This effect, called chatoyancy, gets its name from the French phrase for "cat's eye" because of its resemblance to a feline's slitted pupil. Chatoyancy occurs when light reflects from minute, parallel ridges, fibers, or tubes within a transparent material.

Great Mogul Diamond is believed to have been discovered around 1650 most probably around Kollur Mine in the Golconda region of southern India. Tavernier described the diamond as "The stone is of the same form as if one cut an egg through the middle.

Fabled 280-carat (56 g) mogul-cut diamond, now lost, although presumed by historians to have been re-cut as the Orlov. An Indian mogul cut rumored to have served as the eye of a Hindu statue, and currently is part of the Kremlin diamond fund, weighing approximately 190 carats (38 g).
The rough diamond was gifted by Emir Jemla to Shah Jahan, The Emperor Of India as part of diplomacy between the two families.

Jemla described it as “that celebrated diamond which has been generally deemed unparalleled in size and beauty.”
A Venetian lapidary named Ortensio Borgio was assigned to cut the stone. It is believed that the Great Mogul Diamond exhibited several inclusions. Rejecting the idea of cutting the diamond into several fine stones, Borgio decided to address the inclusion problem by grinding away at it until the unwanted flaws were gone. Much to the horror of the Emperor, Borgio’s work yielded very poor results, including a great loss of weight. Showing great restraint, Shah Jehan spared Borgio’s head, instead fining him 10,000 rupees (all the money he had) for his ineptitude.

Around 1665 the Shah’s son, Shah Aurangzeb, showed the stone to the famous jeweler and world traveler Jean Baptiste Tavernier. At that time Tavernier wrote in his Six Voyages: “The first piece that Akel Khan(Chief Keeper of the King's jewels) placed in my hands was the great diamond, which is rose cut, round and very high on one side.
Later, the Great Mogul Diamond became part of the spoils of war when India was invaded and Delhi sacked by the Persian ruler Nadir Shah. Nadir Shah returned with the stone to his home in Isfahan in 1739. However, Nadir Shah’s ownership proved shorted-lived. He was assassinated in 1747 and the stone disappeared.

There are many legends regarding its fate. Some believed it to be the stone from which the Koh-i-noor was cut, or perhaps the Darya-ye-Noor, but most popularly it is speculated to be the Orlov Diamond because its bluish tinge and rose cut are similar to the Great Mogul Diamond. A more probable explanation is that it was stolen and cut into smaller gems to disguise its origin.

Some of the most famous diamonds mined in the Kollur mines are:
Koh-i Nūr (186ct) - in the British Crown Jewels, London

The Great Moghul Diamond (787ct) (uncut) - Lost after Nādir Shāh sacked Delhi

The Pitt or Regent Diamond (410ct) - in the Apollo Gallery, Louvre Museum, Paris

The Orloff Diamond (300 ct) - in the Diamond Treasury, Kremlin, Moscow

Nizām Diamond (340ct) - in the Nizām's Treasury, Hyderabad

Daryā-ye Nūr (182 ct) - in the Iranian Crown Jewels, on display Central Bank of Iran, Tehran

The Hope Diamond (67ct) - in the American Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian Institution, Washington

The Golconda (135ct) - belonging to Dunklings Jewellers, Melbourne, Australia.

The Kolluru Diamond (63ct) - Purchased by Tavernier and present location unknown.

Dresden Green Diamond (41 ct) - The New Green Vault" in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

[Paulo Goulart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Um típico livro / filme americano de acção, com alguma emoção à mistura...passa-se junto à nossa antiga colónia de Moçambique, mas infelizmente é aspecto pouco explorado...

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A friend recommended this author to me - said she loved his series books and the families that he writes about. Not sure about getting involved in another series I specifically went looking for a stand-alone book. (My friend also recommended one of the earlier books.)

I enjoyed it. I might prefer to give it 3 1/2 stars rather than four but considering that I stuck with it even though I was having difficulty finding time to read (and how does that happen? I LOVE reading!) and was engaged through to the end - well then, I'll stick with 4 stars.

Sure, Harry Fletcher is a bit over-the-top-perfect in a lot of ways. I still liked him. (And I grew very fond of Chubby and Angelo.) The plot was pretty all-inclusive, wasn't a whole lot of action type things that were left out.

I enjoyed the writing. I liked that the story didn't include lots of modern day technology but rather focused on being a good old fashioned yarn. One that was just complicated enough for interest but not hard to follow. I liked that it was clean and fairly free from objectionable language and that the violence was mostly restrained (i.e. not so graphic that it was bothersome - knowing as I say this that everyone's level of tolerance for both the language and graphic violence is different).

I enjoyed this enough that I loaned it to my husband to read. I'll be anxious to see what he has to say about it when he's turned the last page.

And next time I'm at the library, I'll find another book by Mr. Smith to see if I like it as well.

[Nancy McConahay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another page turner by the man who is one if not my favorite authors . He keeps you guessing right up to the last page.

This book quickly grabbed me and led me down the path of several late nights reading when I should have been sleeping. He writes about contemporary Africa as well as the wild country of previous centuries. The plots he creates keeps me wondering what could possibly happen next but he doesn't disappoint . New readers of this author will swiftly join the food of his avid readers.

[Margaret Steed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining! Wilbur Smith never disappoints.

[Jennifer Ulrich · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wilbur Smith is a talented and established author. I was hooked on his Egyptian series at a young age.

The eye of the tiger is a well paced book with loads of sea/diving adventure. There is good character development before the actual undersea discovery part of the book takes place. The plot has a nice flow, no jumping around. There is a nice fight with the bad guys, but not a long drawn out shoot em' up, over the top militaristic scene like some novels.

Harry and his shipmates stumble into the discovery of a wreck with hidden treasure, with the help of Sherry North. The ending had a twist I did not see coming!

Smith has a regional British style, which is reflected in the text and makes an interesting read.

[Sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este es uno de los libros que marcó mi preadolescencia. Desde entonces lo he leído muchas veces más.
Y, aunque reconozco que si lo juzgara exclusivamente por su calidad literaria, tal vez las 3 estrellas serían la calificación más adecuada, lo cierto es que le tengo tanto cariño, y es una novela de aventuras tan entretenida, que forzosamente le tengo que dar una estrella más, porque ninguna de las veces que he vuelto a leerla me ha defraudado.
Las novelas de aventuras me encantan. Las novelas de búsquedas de tesoros, también. Y si esos tesorors están sumergidos en el mar, y si ese mar es el caribe, y los protagonistas viven en una isla paradisíca... pues a mí ya me han hecho feliz.

[David Zacarias · Rating 3 out of 5]

📖 Entretenida y nada más 📖
La novela nos cuenta sobre la búsqueda de un tesoro perdido en el Océano Indico frente a unas islas paradisíacas ubicadas en la zona . Para esto un grupo de hombres contrata a un guía de pesca del lugar , sin saber que es alguien con frondoso antecedente que se esconde allí , cuando descubren quien es comenzará una acción genética que pocas veces se detendrá .
Para los que le gusta este estilo de acción , onda películas el transportador donde el protagonista puede salir herido pero siempre ganando, así lo superen en números , seguro le gustará.
Cómo no soy de ese gusto me pareció entretenida , ni mala ni buena.

[Cams · Rating 3 out of 5]

An adventure story set in the Indian ocean. A former special forces operative pulls a heist and uses the proceeds to go legit and set up a business as a big game fisherman on the island of St Mary’s. His criminal past catches up with him and leads to all kinds of danger and drama. This was the first ever audiobook I listened to, back when I was a teenager delivering the papers before school. I fancied relistening to it on my long drives as I remembered its being a thrilling adventure. And it was, only it hasn’t aged well. Women in particular are treated quite poorly in the writing.