The Tiger's Prey: A Novel of Adventure

The New York Times bestselling author of Desert God and Pharaoh adds another chapter to his popular historical saga featuring the seafaring Tom Courtney, the hero of Monsoon and Blue Horizon, with this magnificent swashbuckling saga set in the eighteenth century and packed with action, violence, romance, and rousing adventure.

Tom Courtney, one of four sons of master mariner Sir Hal Courtney, once again sets sail on a treacherous journey that will take him across the vast reaches of the ocean and pit him against dangerous enemies in exotic destinations. But just as the winds propel his sails, passion drives his heart. Turning his ship towards the unknown, Tom Courtney will ultimately find his destiny—and lay the future for the Courtney family.

Wilbur Smith, the world’s greatest storyteller, once again recreates all the drama, uncertainty, and courage of a bygone era in this thrilling saga of the sea.

From the #1 internationally bestselling author comes a thrilling new tale of adventure, danger, and action

The Malabar coast is full of dangers: greedy traders, fearless pirates, and men hell-bent on vengeance. But for a member of the legendary Courtney clan, the greatest peril might be his own family . . .

When his stepfather’s gambling debts leave him a marked man, Francis Courtney flees the comfort of his grand country estate. Penniless, he travels to South Africa with revenge and fortune on his mind: His uncle Tom Courtney killed Francis’s father, and Francis plans on repaying the debt—and making his fortune in the bargain. However, upon his arrival in Cape Town, he finds his whole world upturned.

Christopher Courtney sets out to make his own way in the world, giving up his privileged position as the son of the Governor of Bombay. Time and misfortune carve him into a fierce warrior, but they also harden his soul and lead him to more violence and treachery.

As the lives of the two Courtney men collide, the sins of the fathers will forever change the fate of a younger generation . . .

“This harrowing and exciting epic tale of revenge, betrayal, and hope will thrill Smith’s many fans and adventure fiction readers.” - Library Journal

“His writing is crisp and decisive and his plots keep the reader hooked.” - Belfast Telegraph

“Brightly colored, sweeping escapism.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared.” - The Times (London)

“Wilbur Smith is one of the legendary storytellers of our time.” - Nelson DeMille

Praise for Wilbur Smith: “Let yourself be blown away by the hurricane of storytelling that is Monsoon ... a fantastic reading experience.” - Sunday Times (London)

“Tremendously enjoyable ... meticulously researched, with narrative drive as relentless as the green Atlantic rollers ... one hell of a read.” - Daily Mail (UK)