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ISBN: 1-4137-6346-4: $19.95 “South Africa is a land of exotic animals and political intrigue. Author Jim Woods manages to blend these two aspects of this country into a tale of big game hunting and political assassination. I was impressed with plot twists that kept me wanting more until the final page. The Lion Killer is well written and action-packed.” Robert L. Hannah, Author, “Timber Ghosts” “The Lion Killer combines author Jim Woods' love of hunting and his observations of the political and cultural climate of South Africa during a time when changes had become inevitable. The descriptions and directions reflect those of an author who is writing from experience of being there, which adds to the authenticity of the book.” Chris Whitehead, Editor, Rhodesians Worldwide magazine |
Lucas Mellor is a Texan and big game hunter recruited by Danie Schwardt, Afrikaner and safari outfitter, to serve as a hitman for the South African white-supremacist secret society, The Vengeurs (The Avengers). Lucas completes his assignment for The Vengeurs, assassinating an English attorney and black-rights advocate in one of South Africa's largest cosmopolitan cities. The hunter, Lucas, stalks his victim in the urban environment much as he stalks animal prey in the wilds. But the killing doesn't stop.
An opportunity occurs for Lucas to rekindle his past love affair with Elena, who is on a final safari in support of her dying brother, Raphael. Elena tries to enlist Lucas in the mercy killing of her brother, but Lucas refuses. Raphael does die in what is assumed to be a tragic accident. A subsequent turn of events causes Lucas to turn his assassination weapon on his former friend and hunting companion.
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