The Dark of The Sun

By: Wilbur Smith

Narrated by: Peter Noble

The inner conflicts of a mismatched band of mercenaries threatens to derail an important mission in Wilbur Smith's dramatic adventure novel, The Dark of the Sun, set during the Congo Crisis.

'The bend in the road rushed towards them, just a few more seconds. Then, with a succession of jarring crashes that shook the whole body of the car, a burst of fire hit them from behind. The windscreen starred into a sheet of opaque diamond lacework, the dashboard clock exploded powdering Shermaine's hair with particles of glass, two bullets tore through the seat ripping out the stuffing like the entrails of a wounded animal.'

Bruce Curry is the leader of a mercenary band with the dubious support of three white officers. His mission is to relieve a mining town cut off by the fighting and to retrieve a priceless consignment of diamonds. Ranged against his ill-disciplined unit are bandits, guerrillas and hostile tribes that roam the land. But there is another, even deadlier enemy - one of his own men....

©2018 Wilbur Smith (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

Wow!! And wow!!

This is a look into old South African /Rhodesian psyche for real. It is entertaining but super racist and masochistic. The narrator was incredible and acted it out like a pro!!

African Adventure

Loved.
Peter Nobles is a great narrator.
Wright Smith writes very interesting, intriguing stories. Kudos

Decent adventure story

Overall, the story was decent, not his best but entertaining. Or rather would have been with a different narrator. This guy talked so slow. He must have been getting paid by the hour. Seriously, it was like listening to a record in slow speed.

Enjoyable adventure

An enjoyable listen. Not Wilbur’s best work. Quite predictable and formulaic. Tough going at the start. Unrealistic in many parts.