The Leopard Hunts in Darkness

by Wilbur Smith

Book Overview

He is the son of Ballantynes, the powerful dynasty that had conquered a continent. Today, amid the violent conflicts of emerging Africa, Craig Mellow confronts a bloody colonial past . . . and a perilously uncertain future.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385187378
• ISBN13: 9780385187374
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 423 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Love For Africa

Author, Wilbur Smith really shows his love for Africa through his character, Craig Mellows. In this story he shows it's rich history; sometimes sad, but always exciting. This story is full of twists and turns and a lot of action which is only interrupted by the author's rich explanation of the area's history. The harshness of some of it's people are still seen in the headlines today and these battles still continue and brings this story very strongly to the present. I just ordered the first three books in this Ballantyne Series and look forward to reading them, fore Wilbur Smith is a great historical novelist.

Totally AWESOME!

Even for those who were not born in Africa could smell the scent of it in the air, feel the deep passion Wilbur has toward his homeland, and the wildlife that he always loved. This book and another masterpiece of Smith's work: Elephant Song, are both among my favorites.

Amazing, and so close to reality

This has been one of the closest accounts as to how life was in Zimbabwe. It says alot more to the reader if you read between the lines, especially if you have lived there. It is such a pity that the book was banned in our country, obviously too close to the truth on certain issues. Once again, Wilbur Smith shows his amazing gift.

It was Awsome!!!! It made me feel like I was in the movies.

Incredible!!!! I loved the book. It has great suspences and it keeps you reading at all times.

My first Smith

This is the very firts Smith novel I read and it has made me look for more of his writings.This book starts in America and ends in a war turn country Zimbabwe. In my thought it teaches the lesson of long lasting friendships which are forged by steel bonds. It tells of betrayal and what the human spirit is able to achive when faced with life and dealth situations. It has a fast pace from start to finish with all the neccesary pause for breath calculated to the last degree. Immegine you have go overseas to study and on your return to find the land (your home), changed by the conflict of men and his politics, place your self in that point and think about it real hard.