Blue Horizon: The Courtney Series 11

I recently discovered Wilbur Smith's works, and am impressed with the way he combines history and fiction to create his family centered stories. The characters are fascinating - strong men and strong women.

This book is filled, filled, filled with factual and actual data, and it is written in an interesting, intriguing, and inquiring way. I feel like I am part of the story. You never know what adventure you will meet next, whether on land or sea.

I have read wilbur smith since The sound of Thunder and everything in between. This book had everything it was like watching a movie in your mind which is what I look for. Smith fans will not be dissappointed.

If you like the Wilbur Smith formular this is just another masterpiece. I know what to expect from Wilbur Smith and he delivers every time.

I love time piece writing, and this story follows the first white pioneers through the heart of Africa and then across to the Middle East. It's filled with gory descriptive battles, ruthless determined enemies and love.
Each scene is fast-paced, action packed and contributes well to the overarching plot...recipe for a page-turner.

There were two plot lines squashed together to make one big story, However he combines the two almost seamlessly.

The baddies are a bit one dimensional - all bad with no good traits making them slightly less believable - but I guess that makes it easier to revel in their demise, which Wilbur Smith ensures is fitting. :)