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jRKFJ [Mobile pdf] Golden Lion: A Novel of Heroes in a Time of War (Heroes in a Time of War: the Courtney) Online [jRKFJ.ebook] Golden Lion: A Novel of Heroes in a Time of War (Heroes in a Time of War: the Courtney) Pdf Free Wilbur Smith, Giles Kristian ePub | *DOC | audiobook | ebooks | Download PDF #144849 in Books Smith Wilbur 2016-04-26 2016-04-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.50 x 1.12 x 4.19l, .0 Binding: Mass Market Paperback496 pagesGolden Lion A Novel of Heroes in a Time of War | File size: 43.Mb Wilbur Smith, Giles Kristian : Golden Lion: A Novel of Heroes in a Time of War (Heroes in a Time of War: the Courtney) before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised Golden Lion: A Novel of Heroes in a Time of War (Heroes in a Time of War: the Courtney): 97 of 99 people found the following review helpful. Wilbur Smith - having sold his good name for several million dollars - is now permitting ...By Volunteer of AmericaAs predicted in a previous review, Wilbur Smith - having sold his good name for several million dollars - is now permitting the evisceration of the Courtney series by giving it to his ghost writers. At least this time the "co-author" (though if Smith himself wrote more than the dedication, I'd be surprised) is listed on the cover. Smith sold the rights to his name a couple of years ago, in case you are wondering why his recent books are so bad; you can easily Google this information.This one isn't quite as badly written as the Those in Peril rubbish, but it's bad. To be specific: the action is unrealistic and very clumsy, the transitions are risible, the descriptions of nature dull, and the characters themselves mere caricatures. Purporting to fill in the period of time between Birds of Prey and Monsoon, Hal is two-dimensional, Aboli almost a cartoon parody of his former self, and Ms. Nazet speaks like a suburban housewife. Hey; maybe they could hire these guys to write the next Star Wars screenplay.Wilbur Smith's (real) books have provided me with enormous pleasure. I have read each one several times; Birds of Prey perhaps being my favorite, although the Ballantyne books are wonderful. Desperately gripping action, mavellous descriptions of nature, resounding and realistic dialogue; three dimensional, original characters (think Mungo St. John, Katinka, Big Daniel, Slow John, Jordan, Sean Courtney, Mark) they are all there. I suppose I should give the old fart credit for that, but I still think it's disgraceful for him to put his name on the covers, deceiving the public and blackening a previously pristine reputation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. DisappointingBy Big Dog LouieI have read almost everything Wilbur Smith has written; all of the Egypt books, many sea adventures, and loved them all. I kinda enjoyed this one as well, until it got close to the end. It is like someone left out a couple of chapters. They are away from the ship, the ship is about to be under attack, and all seems lost. Next scene, the Captain is hugging his wife, the bad guys are leaving and all is well. The End! Really? Very disappointing!46 of 48 people found the following review helpful. Oh! Wilbur, Wilbur WilburBy C. Fred Wilcox, MDWilbur Smith has been my favorite author for forty plus years. Now he is systematically destroying his wonderful descriptive authenticity by outsourcing his work. The beauty of his language, the hold he had on his reader was second to none. Now it is so sad to see a book with his name on it that is simply so substandard and is not Wilbur Smith. Pecuniary seduction is very common these days; I am saddened that it has happened to one of the world's greatest authors. C Fred Wilcox, MD For readers of Game of Thrones, Ken Follett, and Clive Cussler:an epic adventure spanning land and sea...time and distance...courage, revenge, and everything in between.GOLDEN LIONHe saw his father executed in battle. He spent his youth avenging that death. And now Henry 'Hal' Courtney is a man with a ship ndash; and a family ndash; of his own.But fate has not finished with Hal. On a voyage along the eastern shore of Africa, a powerful enemy abducts his wife, the fearless warrior Judithhellip; and with her, Hal's unborn child. For Hal, a man all too familiar with loss, there is only one way forward: He must track his nemesis across desert and ocean, through the slave markets of Zanzibar and the dangerous waters of the coast, in pursuit of the woman he loves, the child he sired, and the glorious destiny that awaits him.Bursting with action and suspense, heroism and heartache, this unforgettable novel proves once more that Wilbur Smith is the world's greatest adventure writer. ldquo;Best Historical Novelist--I say Wilbur Smith...You can get lost in Wilbur Smith and misplace all of August.rdquo; (Stephen King)ldquo;One of the worldrsquo;s most popular adventure writers.rdquo; (Washington Post Book World)ldquo;Irsquo;ve been a fan of Wilbur Smith for the past three decades. Every new book is an event, a cherished time to get lost in ancient worlds.rdquo; (James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The 6th Extinction)From the Back CoverFor readers ofnbsp;Game of Thrones, Ken Follett, and Clive Cussler:an epic adventure spanning land and sea...time and distance...courage, revenge, and everything in between.GOLDEN LIONHe saw his father executed in battle. He spent his youth avenging that death. And now Henry 'Hal' Courtney is a man with a ship ndash; and a family ndash; of his own.But fate has not finished with Hal. On a voyage along the eastern shore of Africa, a powerful enemy abducts his wife, the fearless warrior Judithhellip; and with her, Hal's unborn child. For Hal, a man all too familiar with loss, there is only one way forward: He must track his nemesis across desert and ocean, through the slave markets of Zanzibar and the dangerous waters of the coast, in pursuit of the woman he loves, the child he sired, and the glorious destiny that awaits him.Bursting with action and suspense, heroism and heartache, this unforgettable novel proves once more that Wilbur Smith is the world's greatest adventure writer.About the AuthorDescribed by Stephen King as ldquo;the best historical novelist,rdquo; WILBUR SMITH made his debut in 1964 with When the Lion Feeds and has since sold more than 125 million copies of his books worldwide and been translated into twenty-six different languages. Born in Central Africa in 1933, he now lives in London. 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