The scorpion's sting
Smith, Wilbur2024
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Total copies: 2
Ralph and Robyn have captured the villainous Josef Gerhard and made him their prisoner but they are still in danger as a swarm of super-enahnced giant prehistoric scorpions are unleashed. In the remote South African bush, the Ballantynes have captured the villainous Josef Gerhard and made him their prisoner. After his monstrous predasaurs unleashed a deadly virus on the world, and he framed the Ballantynes for it, he deserves to pay.
But Robyn and Ralph are also racing to get the newly-created vaccine for the disease out before it's too late, and stop Gerhard's partner in crime, President Mbato, from snatching power once again.
It's time to leave the wilderness and head to the city for the final showdown. But predators stalk the streets there too, and this time they've got a killer sting...
Get ready for more predasaurs, more adventure and more action in the epic conclusion to PREY ZONE!
Main title:
The scorpion's sting / Wilbur Smith.
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Edition:
Original.
Imprint:
London : Hot Key Books, 2024.
Collation:
272 p. : 198 x 129 mm. 192 gm.
Series:
Prey zone ; 3
Audience:
Teenage.Reading grade level: 10-12.Interest age level: 12-14.Interest grade level: KS3.
Biography/History:
Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published over fifty global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. An international phenomenon, his readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, establishing him as one of the most successful and impressive brand authors in the world.
The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.
Wilbur Smith passed away peacefully at home in 2021 with his wife, Niso, by his side, leaving behind him a rich treasure trove of novels and stories that will delight readers for years to come. For all the latest information on Wilbur Smith's writing visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith.
ISBN:
9781471412974 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
T
Language:
English
Subject:
Adventure and adventurers-FictionScience fictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure storiesChildren's / Teenage fiction: ThrillersChildren's / Teenage fiction: Science fictionChildren's / Teenage general interest: Wildlife & habitatsRepublic of South AfricaInterest age: from c 12 yearsThrillers (Children's / Teenage)Teenage FictionAdventure and Mystery Stories
BRN:
791655