Thunderbolt
A Jack Courtney Adventure
(Author) Wilbur SmithJack and his friends Amelia and Xander are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to support Jack's mother's coral protection project. Going further than usual on their last day, their dive boat is lured into a trap and captured by Somali pirates. Determined that his mother shouldn't pay a ransom for their release, Jack won't give up his attempts to escape. Transferred to a militia training camp for boy soldiers, the trio's only hope is the resourceful Somali boy Mo who befriends them.
Wilbur Smith
Wilbur Smith was a prolific South African author known for his epic adventure novels set in Africa. His most famous work is the Courtney series, which combines historical fiction with high-stakes action and vivid descriptions of the African landscape. Smith's storytelling prowess and rich character development have made him a revered figure in the literary world.
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