Wilbur Smith
Wilbur Smith was one of the most popular adventure novelists in the world, whose sweeping African adventure sagas and ancient Egyptian epics sold over 140 million copies. His Courtney and Ballantyne family sagas covered centuries of African history with passion and narrative drive. He was one of the most successful commercial novelists of the 20th century.
Works
- When the Lion FeedsEpic historical novel about a young man's rise in colonial Africa
- The Sound of ThunderAdventure epic following generations through African colonial conflicts and family saga
- A Sparrow FallsHistorical epic concluding a trilogy of African colonial adventure and intrigue
- Shout at the DevilAdventure epic about African colonialism, ivory trade, and personal vengeance
- River GodHistorical epic set in ancient Egypt with supernatural and adventure elements
- A Falcon FliesAdventure epic about exploration and conflict in colonial African settings
- The Triumph of the SunHistorical epic set in Africa spanning centuries with political and personal conflict
- MonsoonAdventure epic set in India during the colonial era with maritime intrigue
- Birds of PreyHistorical adventure novel set in colonial Africa with action and empire building
- The SunbirdAdventure novel set in ancient Africa exploring archaeological expedition and conflict
- The Burning ShoreHistorical adventure epic set in South Africa during World War I era
- A Time to DieHistorical adventure novel exploring African colonial conflict and personal tragedy