(The London Standard)

A SPARROW FALLS 'He packs humanity into a bag already overflowing with adventure, excitement, and realism." (Yorkshire Post)

THE BURNING SHORE

'... Courage, drama, love and revenge on land, sea and in the air towards the end of the first world war are blended in fine style. Mr Smith's research into events and places'is spot-on, as usual."

(Bolton Evening News)

POWER OF THE SWORD '... A stupendous story, written in the grand old manner, from the master of thoroughgoing adventure." (David Hughes, The Mail on Sunday)

The Ballantyne Novels:

A FALCON FLIES 'There is throughout Falcon Flies a genuine sense of excitement and wonder." (Sunday Telegraph)

MEN OF MEN

'A splendid read." (Financial Times)

THE ANGELS WEEP

'... action, adventure and romance..." (Yorkshire Post)

THE LEOPARD HUNTS IN DARKNESS

'... big, bold and bloody' (The Scotsman)

Also by Wilbur Smith."

THE DARK OF THE SUN 'If the phrase "a man's book" has any meaning, it describes this powerful savage story." (Books & Bookmen)

SHOUT AT THE DEVIL

'A fast and thrilling adventure." (Northern Echo)

GOLD MINE

'... violent action and informed technical detail...

Mr Smith is at his liveliest and best." (The London Standard)

THE DIAMOND HUNTERS

'A gem of a suspense/adventure novel." (Mirror)

THE SUNBIRD

'A splendid panoramic piece of writing, with colourful characters woven into an enthralling plot." (Oxford Times)

EAGLE IN THE SKY

'Wilbur Smith ... rarely misses a trick ... Terribly competent." (Sunday Times)