Description
Cry Wolf by Wilbur Smith is a fast-paced historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.
The story follows American engineer Jake Barton and English adventurer Gareth Swales, whose business venture in East Africa unexpectedly draws them into a dangerous mission to smuggle a convoy of vintage Bentleys into Ethiopia. Travelling with them is Vicky Camberwell, a determined journalist covering Italy‘s invasion of Ethiopia, whose courage matches the perilous journey ahead.
As the trio navigate hostile forces, political intrigue, and the realities of war, they are forced to rely on ingenuity, resilience, and trust to survive. Combining historical events with gripping action, Cry Wolf delivers a thrilling tale of courage, adventure, and survival in one of Africa’s most turbulent periods.
