Shout At The Devil

A Race Against the Sun

In the sweltering heat of East Africa during the throes of the First World War, formidable adventurer Leslie “Bumble” Davenport leads a daring mission to neutralise a German warship threatening Allied supply lines. As monsoon skies darken and the equatorial sun beats down, Bumble and his ragtag crew—comprised of hardened soldiers, resourceful porters, and a fearless female spy—steal through tangled jungles and across scorched plains. Each dawn brings fresh peril: hidden snipers in acacia trees, crocodile-infested rivers, and the ever-present risk of betrayal from within their own ranks.

Untamed Wilderness and Hidden Stakes

Beyond the roar of cannon fire and the crackle of machine guns lies an unforgiving landscape filled with its own dangers. When a torrential downpour floods their camp, supplies are swept away and morale plummets. Yet even as hunger gnaws and disease spreads, Bumble uncovers smoke signals on the horizon—and realises that the Germans have enlisted local tribes through coercion, turning what was a straightforward strike into a tangled web of political intrigue. Forced to navigate shifting allegiances and decipher cryptic tribal customs, the team must decide where their loyalties truly lie.

Bonds Tested Amidst Chaos

As their pursuit of the enemy cruiser draws ever closer, camaraderie and conflict collide. The steadfast sniper, Major Hawksworth, begins to doubt the mission’s ethics; the cunning spy, Amina, harbours her own vendetta that may endanger the entire operation; and Bumble, whose iron will has carried him this far, must confront the ghosts of his past to lead his men with honour. In a heart-stopping assault beneath the cover of night—where exploding shells light the sky and the roar of engines echoes across the lagoon—friendship, sacrifice, and the raw will to survive are tested to their limits.

Author’s Description

.In writing Shout At The Devil, I sought to capture the relentless pulse of wartime adventure and the complex tapestry of human motivation. May Bumble’s journey through fire and shadow remind readers that true courage emerges when we face both the enemy without and the turmoil within.