Predator

A Hunt Through Sun-scorched Wilderness

In Predator, Wilbur Smith delivers a heart-pounding saga of survival and vengeance set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Kalahari Desert. When Alexander Hawke, the brilliant but haunted private security consultant, accepts a high-stakes assignment to track a ruthless diamond smuggler across vast savannahs and perilous salt pans, he believes his formidable skills will see him through. But the desert has its own rules—and as Hawke and his determined heroine, Sophia Sinclair, venture deeper into a land where the line between hunter and hunted blurs, they discover that the deadliest adversary may be the one within.

Allies Formed by Blood and Sand

Smith’s trademark blend of blistering action and vivid detail brings every shifting dune and hidden waterhole to life. From the moment Hawke’s twin-engine aircraft touches down at an isolated airstrip, the tension crackles like a thunderstorm on the horizon. Alongside Sophia, a daring wildlife photographer with secrets of her own, Hawke confronts an array of formidable foes: mercenaries armed with automatic rifles, poachers who trade in flesh and bone, and a cunning mastermind whose ambition knows no limits. Yet in this vast expanse, unlikely alliances form in the shadows of baobab trees, and the fierce loyalty between hunter and ally becomes the only beacon guiding them through the swirling dust and midday heat.

A Thrilling Reckoning at Journey’s End

As the sun dips behind distant kopjes and the wind carries the scent of danger on its breath, Hawke and Sophia close in on their quarry. Betrayals are laid bare beneath a moonlit sky, and only by embracing their own vulnerabilities can they summon the courage to face the ultimate confrontation. When the final showdown erupts amid a herd of startled oryx, bullets ricochet off rust-colored rock, and every decision carries the weight of life itself. With its relentless pace, richly drawn characters, and immersive setting, Predator stands as a testament to Wilbur Smith’s mastery of adventure fiction.

.Wilbur Smith is a globally bestselling author renowned for his epic tales of exploration, conflict, and human endurance. His novels blend meticulous research with unforgettable heroes, transporting readers to the most remote corners of the world and the deepest recesses of the human spirit.