The Delta
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4.4 • 99 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A heart-racing thriller from the master of adventure. New novel Vendetta out now.
After a failed assassination attempt on the president of Zimbabwe, ex-soldier turned mercenary Sonja Kurtz is on the run and heads for her only place of refuge, the Okavango Delta in the heart of Botswana. She's looking to rekindle a romance with her childhood sweetheart, safari camp manager Sterling Smith, and desperately wants a fresh start and to leave her perilous warrior lifestyle behind.
But Sonja discovers her beloved Delta is on the brink of destruction. She is recruited as an "eco-commando" in a bid to halt a project that will destroy forever the Delta's fragile network of swamps and waterways.
Soon Sonja finds herself caught in a deadly web of intrigue involving Sterling, the handsome Martin Steele - her mercenary commander, and a TV heartthrob and wildlife documentary presenter "Coyote" Sam Chapman who blunders out of the bush in a reality show gone wrong.
Instead of escaping her violent past, Sonja is now surrounded by men who are relying on her killer instincts to save the day. Where she came to find peace, she finds war... and it is not just the survival of the Delta that is at stake.
Fans of David Baldacci, Wilbur Smith and Ken Follett will love Tony Park.
PRAISE FOR THE DELTA:
"An all-action, old-fashioned, full-on boy's own romp from an author who is starting to challenge the veteran Wilbur Smith ..." The Daily Mail
"A fast-moving thriller starring a female mercenary in a great setting, along with violence and a dollop of sex ... expect a thrill ride that won't disappoint." Kirkus
"Break-neck in pace ... its charm is infectious." Daily Mail (UK)
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
With its non-stop action and spectacular setting, The Delta is perfect for a plane trip or long weekend. Author Tony Park (Dark Heart, The Hunter) again immerses us in Africa’s landscapes, wildlife and politics. When his heroine, Sonja—a tough mercenary with a complicated past—is recruited for an act of eco-terrorism, she finds an unlikely ally and love interest in Sam, an American wildlife documentary presenter. Park spins an entertaining adventure story that’s packed with twists, explosions, double-crosses and danger.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Australian author Park (Safari) makes his U.S. debut with this ambitious African thriller about plans to bomb an enormous dam in Botswana. Mercenary Sonja Kurtz, an ex-British soldier with a troubled personal past, agrees to carry out the job on behalf of a shadowy assortment of Western tourism operators who make a healthy living from the region's swamps and waterways. Soon, Kurtz finds herself trapped amid competing personal and professional interests, including those of her boss, the duplicitous Martin Steele; former lover and resort owner Sterling Smith; and the ruggedly handsome Sam Chapman, host of an American TV wildlife show that's filming in the area. Kurtz's conflicted feelings about the job complicate matters further, as does her respect for Africa's traditions and pristine beauty. Park excels at capturing the wilds of the continent, as well as its political and commercial pressures. The arrogant, self-righteous Kurtz is often hard to root for, yet she's strangely sympathetic.
Customer Reviews
The Delta
This book had me totally engrossed from start to finish. The characters were believable and the storyline flowed effortlessly. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book
Superb
Best book yet, keep them coming Tony
Great read, hard to put down
The Delta is a great read especially if you have travelled through the countries written about in the book. It jumps around a little at times and you need to remember previous chapters often but it keeps you interested until the end.