‘The tusks are gone,’ said Walaka.
‘Yes,’ agreed Mohammed, ‘the Askari came back and stole them.’
Together they walked on through the fever trees and then they stopped again. There was. a low mound of earth at the edge of the grove. Already it had settled and new grass was growing upon it.
‘He was a man,’ said Walaka.
‘Leave me, my cousin. I will stay here a while.’
‘Stay in peace, then,’ said Walaka, and settled the string of his blanket roll more comfortably over his shoulder before he walked on.
Mohammed squatted down beside the grave. He sat there unmoving all that day. Then in the evening Mohammed stood up and walked away towards the south.
Also by WILBUR SMITH
THE COURTNEYS
When the Lion Feeds
The Sound of Thunder
A Sparrow Falls
THE COURTNEYS OF AFRICA
The Burning Shore
Power of the Sword
Rage
A Time to Die
Golden Fox
THE BALLANTYNE NOVELS
A Falcon Flies
Men of Men
The Angels Weep
The Leopard Hunts in Darkness
ALSO
The Dark of the Sun
Shout at the Devil
Gold Mine
The Diamond Hunters
Eagle in the Sky
The Eye of the Tiger
Cry Wolf
Hungry as the Sea
Wild Justice
Elephant Song
River God
The Seventh Scroll
Birds of Prey
Monsoon
Warlock
The Sunbird
Blue Horizon
The Triumph of the Sun
OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF WILBUR SMITH
THE TRIUMPH OF THE SUN
“Triumph of the Sun is everything [Smith’s] fans have come to expect: masterful storytelling and breathtaking adventure …chalk up another winner.”
—Times Record News (Wichita Falls, TX)
“Espionage, disguise, stabbings in the dark …a story that is—like the Nile itself—swift and powerful …fans will not be disappointed.”
—Booklist
“Nobody does it better.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Wildly entertaining, compulsively readable.”
—Sunday Telegraph (UK)
BLUE HORIZON
“The eleventh volume in Smith’s saga of the Courtney clan is every bit as riveting as its predecessors. Brimming with bravado, greed, and romance.”
—Booklist
—Kirkus Reviews
“A swashbuckling, brawling, sprawling historical epic. Rich, exciting, and fascinating.”
—Library Journal
“Adventure and danger at every turn.”
—New York Daily News
“Gripping. The writer’s fans will enjoy the ride.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Master storyteller Smith takes his story into another generation of adventurers battling on the sea and on land in the settling of South Africa.”
—Tulsa World
“Everything Smith’s fans have come to expect from his epic adventure novels. His consummate skill at crafting vast battle scenes, passionate and wildly romantic characters, cruel and bloodthirsty villains, and larger-than-life heroes make Blue Horizon irresistible.”
—Journal (Flint, MI)
WARLOCK
“When it comes to historical fiction, Smith is without rival. He is a warlock of writers.”
—Tulsa World
“Filled with enough action, adventure, battles, betrayals, and actual cliffhangers to satisfy Indiana Jones, Wilbur Smith’s new novel Warlock is a rousing and worthy sequel to River God.”
—The Plain Dealer
“Seamlessly composed, this epic historical drama by veteran author Smith tracks a power struggle in ancient Egypt between false pharaohs and a true royal heir, evoking the cruel glories and terrible torments of the era. Those willing to brave the blood and gore will be carried away by the sweep and pace of Smith’s tale.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Each time I read a new Wilbur Smith I say it is the best book I have ever read—until the next one. It’s the same with Warlock. Brilliant …irresistible and impossible to put down.”
—Times Record News (Wichita Falls, TX)
“Those of you familiar with Smith’s writing …can expect more of his signature brand of pulse-pounding, ‘Perils of Pauline’ – style of adventure and excitement, with more blood and guts than a slaughterhouse.”
—Tampa Tribune Times
“This summer’s most entertaining read …another full-blown tale of war, intrigue, murder, lust, and true love set in ancient Egypt. [This] is really the book Taita fans have been waiting for.”
—Flint Journal
“Smith is at the top of his game in weaving exotic adventures in this work. Very highly recommended.”
—Library Journal
“Smith … returns to the genre with this epic action tale of intrigue, suspense, and adventure set in ancient Egypt. His many fans will be clamoring for copies of this one.”
—Booklist
“A stirring tale, full of chariot battles …Smith has whipped up a heady brew … and undoubtedly deserves his immense popularity far more than most of his rivals.”
—Evening Standard (UK)
“You can almost feel the heat and taste the dust as the narrative builds to a cracking pace …[Warlock] is a ripping yarn and a classic adventure story.”
—Irish News
RIVER GOD
“A grand tale of intrigue, deception, true love and exile.”
—The Denver Post
“Vivid and fascinating …packed with passion, war, intrigue and revenge …sprawling and absorbing …gripping …A racy rampage through ancient Egypt that puts the reader right there with details that are intimate, inspiring, horrifying … .The author makes you see it, hear it—even smell it …Fans will be happy to know Smith hasn’t lost his touch for the dramatic, exotic adventure story.”
—The Orlando Sentinel
“A page-turner …few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can …his detailed portrait of ancient Egypt is fascinating.”
—Anniston Star (TX)
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
SHOUT AT THE DEVIL
Copyright © Wilbur Smith 1968.
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