Sound of Thunder

In this astounding saga of colonial Africa, New York Times bestselling author Wilbur Smith captures a clash of nationsand the clamoring of one man's heart and soul... IN A WONDROUS LAND, THE CANNONS OF WAR BEGIN TO RAGE... The year is 1899. The British Empire is at the height of its power. But in South Africa, proud Dutch colonists defy the Queen and her armyand a lush, wild world is torn apart by guns, spears, and swords. WHILE ONE MAN FIGHTS ALONE. Sean Courtney had been tragically separated from his family, but the Boer War has brought him back to his homelandand into the sights of his enemy's guns. It has also returned him to Ruth Friedman, the only woman Sean can love, even though he shouldn't. As Sean's loyaltiesto nation, man, and bloodare tested, a saga of duty and betrayal unfolds.... THE SOUND OF THUNDER "Action is Smith's game, and he is a master." The Washington Post Book WorldSmith, Wilbur is the author of 'Sound of Thunder ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780312940676 and ISBN 031294067X.