Cry Wolf

Absolutely great read. I discovered Wilbur Smith just last year. I love the historical settings and his knowledge of the military hardware of the era in which he is writing. I found the story to be quite gripping and had me sitting up late at night (when I should have been sleeping). In short it is a great read! Stories like this are timeless - war, heroism, love and lust. They make great ingredients in the hands of an author like Wilbur Smith. Just sit back, and let yourself get carry away. You will absolutely love the trip.

I have read Wilbur Smith's books since I was 15 years old and I always admired his works and writing style. Thus, this book was a natural choice since it combines a good adventure with an interesting historical background. This is an awesome read right from page #1. Cry Wolf is a magnificent and moving novel, albeit a little drawn out at some places, brilliantly portraying the limitations of choices in the eventuality of an inevitability. The tragic war of Ethiopians in 1936 is very well depicted and the Italian characters are also well developed. The actions of the armoured cars are hair raising and the description of the African nature really magnificent, from a man who is a keen lover of that continent and has spent many years there. The last climactic battles are really awesome and gruelling and the finale leaves a bitter taste of realism. You will be surprised by the brutality of both sides, since the author does not paint the Ethiopians in idyllic colours but as the savages they really were. An un-polished gem that comes highly recommended.

I have no hesitation in giving this African adventure five stars! An American adventurer in Ethiopia in the late 1930s guides a caravan of armoured cars into the interior to escape the advancing Italians. Highly recommended! Also highly recommended is "Sands of the Kalahari," by William Mulvilhill. The Sands of Kalahari

I have been reading this man's books since I was 14. I have never read one that wasn't excellent but two are far above the rest, this one and Hungry as the Sea. This book has something for everyone. The story is compelling, gripping, and stands the test of time. Anyone reading this now will still want to know how the people in Africa are doing today. Beware, if you read this book you will become hooked on this man's writing, I did and 24 years later I can't wait for each new one he writes.

If you haven't read Wilbur Smith before sit back and enjoy his best. _Cry Wolf_ is the ultimate sting set in the 1930's when El Duce, Benito Mussolini had decided to expand Italy's conquests to include the African nation of Ethiopia. Two con artists enter the scene to combine skills in an effort to supply the nation with war goods, namely five rather antiquated armoured cars. The Texan,Jake, was the mechanic for this unlikely team while the flambouyant, Englishman, Major Garth Swales provided his expertise at impressive talk and blue-blooded contacts. Enter the beautiful altruistic news reporter, Vicky Camberwell who will accompany these two handsome men as they attempt to deliver their war machines across the desert, and you not only have the makings of a darn good movie, but also a "can't put it down" read.If you're not familiar with this author, also check out his other books. I became engrossed with Egyptian history after reading his River God and the Seventh Scroll.