As some of you may be aware, we have a published author amongst our midst - Peter Davies (his forum username is simply "Pete"). Pete's first book is called Scatterlings of Africa, I've taken the following information from his website:
"Scatterlings of Africa"
A "compelling, high-octane novel of racial, tribal and ideological conflict that will almost certainly draw criticism from the politically correct brigade," Scatterlings of Africa is a fast-paced thriller, set in Rhodesia's war against terror. Rhodesia became Zimbabwe in 1980.
It's December 1972 and Lieutenant Ron Cartwright is obsessed with defending his country against insurgents in a vicious civil war. Comrade 'Gumbarishumba' Gadziwa is equally determined to win the fight for Zimbabwe to be restored to his people. While abduction, intimidation, torture and worse are going on in the war zone, the cities, towns and many farms remain safe, idyllic havens where Ron's wife Angela and their young children live in relative comfort. But the stress of their separate lives is taking its toll, and the arrival of Angie's cousin Mark, who she hasn't seen since she was a child, adds fuel to an already tense situation. The tentacles of war spread, plots cross, and life will never be the same again...
Peter Davies
Born and raised in Africa, Peter Davies served as a territorial soldier in Rhodesia from 1963 to 1975. He saw action, and took part in captures and interrogation. This gave him insight into terrorist minds, many of which were successfully encouraged to 'turn' and fight alongside Rhodesia's soldiers against their former comrades.
Davies wrote his novel, Scatterlings of Africa, using his own recollections of how the war was fought, and how it affected Rhodesia and its people.
As you can see, it sounds like Pete's book could be of interest to Wilbur Smith fans, especially those who like the Ballantyne series. I'll hopefully be reading it in the next few weeks so I'll be sure to post a review here!
If you would like to ask Pete any questions about his book/himself then please ask away - I'm sure Pete would be more than happy to answer any questions!
I've added Scatterlings of Africa to our Amazon store. If you would like to purchase/get further details then click HERE.
More information is also available from Pete's own website: Pete Davies Books
Who's got the first question?!
Matt