Predators: A Botswana Mystery - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0373269803 ISBN 13: 9780373269808

Synopsis

Leo Painter, CEO of a large energy, mining, and real-estate development firm, and a party of company executives is visiting Botswana, a country rich in extractable resources that Leo-and the U.S. government-would love to access. Sekoa is a male lion who shares a form of HIV/AIDS with many of his bipedal enemies. Weakened by the disease, he loses his place as the alpha male in his pride and now, dying and harassed by a pack of hyenas, seeks only a place to rest in peace. While a maneater stalks the savannah, greed and overarching ambition lead Leo and the lion on a collision course as local police, a plucky female game ranger, and other authorities, hoteliers, and tribesmen vie over the spoils. Dr. Frederick Ramsay taught anatomy at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Ordained an Episcopal priest in 1971, he is now retired from full-time ministry, and lives in Surprise, Arizona, with his wife and partner, Susan. Predators is his new standalone novel. www.frederickramsay.com

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Review

“Ramsay ("Impulse") matches keen characterizations with an obvious affection for Botswana, a complicated country that's more than Alexander McCall Smith's “quaint mysteries,” as one character observes.” –"Publishers Weekly" of "Predators" " " *STARRED REVIEW* “A bit rougher-edged than Alexander McCall Smith's genteel "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, this mystery will still attract his fans and those who like Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series (e.g., The Second Death of Goodluck Tinubu ).” –"Library Journal" of "Predators"

"Ramsay ("Impulse") matches keen characterizations with an obvious affection for Botswana, a complicated country that's more than Alexander McCall Smith's "quaint mysteries," as one character observes." -"Publishers Weekly" of "Predators"" "*STARRED REVIEW*"A bit rougher-edged than Alexander McCall Smith's genteel "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, this mystery will still attract his fans and those who like Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series (e.g., The Second Death of Goodluck Tinubu )." -"Library Journal" of "Predators"

Ramsay ("Impulse") matches keen characterizations with an obvious affection for Botswana, a complicated country that's more than Alexander McCall Smith's quaint mysteries, as one character observes. "Publishers Weekly" of "Predators" "" *STARRED REVIEW* A bit rougher-edged than Alexander McCall Smith's genteel "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, this mystery will still attract his fans and those who like Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu series (e.g., The Second Death of Goodluck Tinubu ). "Library Journal" of "Predators" "

About the Author

Dr. Frederick Ramsay was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois-Westside Medical Campus. After a stint in the Army, he joined the faculty of the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, teaching Anatomy, Embryology and Histology; engaged in research and also served as an Associate Dean. During this time he also pursued studies in theology and in 1971 was ordained an Episcopal priest. He is the author of several scientific and general articles, tracts, theses, and co-author of The Baltimore Declaration. He is an accomplished public speaker and once hosted a television spot, Prognosis, on the evening news for WMAR-TV, Baltimore. He is also an iconographer with works displayed around the world. He lives in Surprise, Arizona with his wife and partner, Susan.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0373269803
• ISBN 13: 9780373269808
• Binding: Paperback