Predator

Shadows Over the Sahara

In Predator, bestselling author Wilbur Smith plunges readers into the blistering heart of the Sahara, where ancient secrets lie buried beneath shifting sands. Trace the rogue adventurer Daniel “Cam” Cameron as he embarks on a perilous quest to recover a legendary artifact sought by ruthless treasure hunters and shadowy syndicates. From the wind-sculpted dunes of the Ténéré to the jagged outcrops of the Hoggar Mountains, Cam faces scorching days and bone-chilling nights, relying on his unmatched survival skills and razor-sharp wit. Smith’s vivid prose captures every grain of sand and sun-drenched horizon, transporting readers into a world where one misstep could mean a fatal fall into oblivion.

Web of Deceit and Blood Ties

Cam’s journey becomes a desperate race when a vendetta from his past resurfaces: the merciless warlord Sayf al-Malik, whose own forces scour the desert in search of the same treasure. Alongside Cam strides the indomitable Layla Hassan, a brilliant archaeologist driven by the desire to rewrite history’s mistakes—and haunted by the fate of her vanished mentor. As alliances shift under the relentless sun, betrayals and buried loyalties emerge like venomous scorpions from their burrows. High-octane chases across salt pans, midnight skirmishes under a vault of pale stars, and a treacherous crossing of the Sand Sea forge an electrifying tapestry of action and suspense, ensuring that neither Cam nor Layla can trust anyone but each other.

Echoes of Eternity

As the final showdown looms at a secret oasis carved into the bedrock, Cam and Layla must decipher cryptic inscriptions that hold the key to unimaginable power—and a curse that has claimed countless lives. In a breathtaking climax amid ancient carvings and cascading palm fronds, they confront Sayf al-Malik in a battle that will determine not only their individual fates but the legacy of an empire lost to time. Predator is a masterful fusion of historical mystery, pulse-pounding adventure, and richly drawn characters, affirming Wilbur Smith’s reputation as a consummate storyteller whose works resonate with epic grandeur and human heart.

. Wilbur Smith is an internationally bestselling novelist celebrated for his sweeping historical sagas, vividly realized settings, and unforgettable heroes who traverse the globe in pursuit of justice, redemption, and enduring legacy.