"Smith's novel is far more than your typical pirate script ... A fascinating account ... Smith deftly evokes not only the horrific but also the beautiful, particularly the lush landscape of Africa." -- The Washington Post Book World
‘A rousing adventure story ... Smith is a captivating storyteller. His writing is fast-paces yet richly textured. His characters are unique and intriguing ... As with Smith's previous two bestsellers, River God and The Seventh Scroll, this latest epic transcends the average action-adventure yarn.’ -- The Orlando Sentinel
"Smith knows what his readers want, and once again he delivers the goods." – Publishers Weekly
'Wilbur Smith carries all the powerful drama and rich emotions of a bygone time into his action packed tale of the sea. BiIrds Of Prey is magnificent story of adventure, he enthralled the world of readers once again.' – The Daily Mail
'The scope is magnificent and the epic scale breathtaking ... Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' – The Times
'A gripping tale, relentless in its flow, that evokes a more colourful age - one of passion and a majesty of spirit that is seldom illustrated with such nerve' – Express
'Meticulous research support constant excitement in a fast-moving tale' – Washington Post
"Smith knows what his readers want, and once again he delivers the goods." – Publishers Weekly
“Colorful historical snippets amid the swash and buckle of 17th century buccaneers.”—People
“Swashbuckling adventures at sea and on land highlight Smith’s latest. Smith knows what his readers want, and once again he delivers the goods.”—Publishers Weekly
“Will be relished by those who enjoy swashbuckling tales with nonstop action.”—Booklist
“Swashbuckling and sensuous. Wilbur Smith’s gallant, highly sexed heroes and gorgeous, highly sexed heroines are once again rampaging across Africa.”—Ft. Worth Star Telegram
“A breathlessly plotted…swashbuckler of English pirates harrying Dutch traders off the Cape of Good Hope in 1667. Well-researched, fast paced.”—Kirkus
‘A wonderful novel filled with excitement, pirates, and vivid sea battles...vintage Wilbur Smith.”—Times Record News (Wichita Falls, TX)
Praise for Wilbur Smith
“Smith is a master.” —Publishers Weekly
“One of the world’s most popular adventure writers.” —The Washington Post Book World
“A rare author who wields a razor-sharp sword of craftsmanship.” —Tulsa World
“Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared.” —The Times (UK)
"Best Historical Novelist--I say Wilbur Smith, with his swashbuckling novels of Africa. The bodices of rip and the blood flows. You can get lost in Wilbur Smith and misplace all of August."--Stephen King
"Action is Wilur Smith's game, and he is a master."--The Washington Post Book World
“The world’s leading adventure writer.” —Daily Express (UK)
"Wilbur Smith rarely misses a trick."--Sunday Times
“Smith is a captivating storyteller.” —The Orlando Sentinel
“No one does adventure quite like Smith.” —Daily Mirror (UK)
"A thundering good’ read is virtually the only way of describing Wilbur Smith’s books.” —The Irish Times
