Sonja Kurtz returns in Tony Park’s twentieth novel. Sonja’s body is beginning to feel the effects of the various punishments it has taken over the years but her spirit is still undaunted.
Sonja is holidaying in Cape Town with her daughter, Emma; Hudson Brand, Sonja’s long time, on again-off again lover, is temporarily managing a luxury safari lodge in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
An incident on a beach in Cape Town not only throws Sonja’s switch to full protective mother mode but also alerts her to the insidious practice of abalone poaching in South Africa. Meanwhile, Hudson gets into a spot of bother in Zimbabwe which sees Sonja, together with Emma, flying to his aid.
Sonja throws herself headlong into her investigation of the abalone smugglers but questions are hanging over her actions; is she suffering from PTSD and is she going too far this time?
This book has everything Tony Park’s readers look for: stunning depictions of the African bush; heart-stopping action scenes; highlighting of a serious environmental issue, in this case abalone poaching; and, of course, the larger-than-life Sonja Kurtz. Emma, too, plays an important part in the story; she is strong and brave like her mother and, although trying to lead a quiet, trouble-free existence, she is prepared to meet dangerous situations when they arise head on, if that is required.
No spoiler alerts here but watch out for new developments!
This is Tony Park in rare form and his legion of fans will not be disappointed. Top marks, Tony!!
Published by Pan Macmillan
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