The Delta - Softcover

Tony Park

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085738290X ISBN 13: 9780857382900

Publisher: Quercus Publishing Plc, 2011

Synopsis

Ex-soldier turned mercenary Sonja Kurtz is on the run in Africa after taking part in a failed assassination attempt on the life of the president of Zimbabwe. It turns out that the assassination-mission was a setup. Sonja is livid. Elsewhere, groups of revolutionaries are plotting to destroy the dam being erected on the Okavango Delta and simultaneously bring about a regime change. American TV heartthrob and wildlife documentary presenter 'Coyote' Sam Chapman is desperate to cover this story. When his path crosses with Sonja, an attraction develops between them. But Sonja's got her mind on other things, blowing up the dam for one...

About this title

Review:

"An all-action, old-fashioned, full-on boy's own romp from an author who is starting to challenge the veteran Wilbur Smith for the title of 'master of the African thriller'... Break-neck in pace, with narrow escapes from death on every page, its charm is infectious." --Daily Mail (UK)
"Action-packed... love, betrayal, and myriad plot twists keep this story moving a mile a minute. Southern Africa is brought to life with detailed description of people, animals, and the wild yet beautiful landscape....A thriller that will make your heart race as you find yourself immersed in the struggle for survival."--Library Journal (starred review)
"A fast-moving thriller starring a female mercenary in a great setting, along with violence and a dollop of sex... Don't expect damsels in distress in this novel. Do expect a thrill ride that won't disappoint."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
An "ambitious African thriller... Park excels at capturing the wilds of the continent, as well as its political and commercial pressures."--Publishers Weekly

An all-action, old-fashioned, full-on boy's own romp from an author who is starting to challenge the veteran Wilbur Smith for the title of master of the African thriller' Break-neck in pace, with narrow escapes from death on every page, its charm is infectious. "Daily Mail (UK)"

Action-packed love, betrayal, and myriad plot twists keep this story moving a mile a minute. Southern Africa is brought to life with detailed description of people, animals, and the wild yet beautiful landscape .A thriller that will make your heart race as you find yourself immersed in the struggle for survival. "Library Journal (starred review)"

A fast-moving thriller starring a female mercenary in a great setting, along with violence and a dollop of sex Don't expect damsels in distress in this novel. Do expect a thrill ride that won't disappoint. "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"

[An] ambitious African thriller... Park excels at capturing the wilds of the continent, as well as its political and commercial pressures. "Publishers Weekly""

"An all-action, old-fashioned, full-on boy's own romp from an author who is starting to challenge the veteran Wilbur Smith for the title of 'master of the African thriller'... Break-neck in pace, with narrow escapes from death on every page, its charm is infectious." --Daily Mail (UK)

"Action-packed... love, betrayal, and myriad plot twists keep this story moving a mile a minute. Southern Africa is brought to life with detailed description of people, animals, and the wild yet beautiful landscape....A thriller that will make your heart race as you find yourself immersed in the struggle for survival." --Library Journal (starred review)

"A fast-moving thriller starring a female mercenary in a great setting, along with violence and a dollop of sex... Don't expect damsels in distress in this novel. Do expect a thrill ride that won't disappoint." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"[An] ambitious African thriller... Park excels at capturing the wilds of the continent, as well as its political and commercial pressures." --Publishers Weekly

Book Description:

An action-packed thriller set in the heart of the African wilderness.

About this edition

• Publisher: Quercus Publishing Plc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 085738290X
• ISBN 13: 9780857382900
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416