Audiobook Review: Shadows of Africa by Wayne McCain
Shadows of Africa is the first book in the Shadows Trilogy by new thriller author Wayne McCain. The main plot is inspired by a terrifying true story of a pride of lions that claimed the lives of more than 1,500 men, women, and children in the late ’40s and that tale is nicely told in the opening minutes of the audiobook.
The action takes place in current days as a team of special operators are sent to Africa in order to hunt down a terrorist, but when the job is done, the local guide and a friend of theirs asks for help. It seems that a pride of lions is on a rampage, killing, hurting and mutilating anyone and everyone that gets in their way. But, as good as these special trained operators are at hunting terrorist and the mankind variety of enemies, they will find themselves facing a ruthless enemy, that calls Africa its own hunting ground!
Filled with tense action, interesting characters and many savage lion attacks, Shadows of Africa is a very well written, thrilling and entertaining book, although a little short. Wayne McCain captures extremely well all the tension present into such a hostile environment and manages to deliver a very accurate account for this fight between man and nature that takes place since times immemorial.
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The audiobook is narrated by Dave Cruse and although this is the first performance of his that I’ve listened to, I found it to be enjoyable and entertaining. The narrator uses his tallent and gives life to all the characters with different voices and local, African, accents. He speaks everything clearly, the recording quality is good and his pacing and overall delivery is spot-on.
Shadows of Africa reminded me at times of some Agent Pendergast books, by bestselling authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child with all the gore, lion attacks, savage fights and the tense stalking…. I am looking forward to the next book in this series and I recommend this thrilling adventure to everyone in want of a short trip to this awesome and exotic location.
oh, yeah, and please, Stay out of the long grass…
The audiobook version of Shadows of Africa is 5 hours in duration, is performed by Dave Cruise, was released on April 14, 2018 and the publisher is Little One Publishing.
The Publisher’s Summary reads as follows:
When a small team of former special operators land in Tanzania to grab a local warlord, it’s business as usual. But the situation quickly changes when they learn that a pride of lions has been feeding on the local populace.
Unable to walk away leaving the locals to fend for themselves, the seasoned warriors are drawn into a conflict unlike anything they’ve ever taken part in. As they struggle to understand their new enemy, they’re led deeper and deeper into the unforgiving Tanzanian wilderness.
Accompanied by a local game ranger, the team risks everything for the same reason they always have: their fellow man.
Stay out of the long grass….
Wayne McCain was born in Birmingham, Alabama. After graduating high school, he went from college to the Navy and finally landed back in Birmingham where he and his wife are raising their ever growing family. He has a deep love for his savior, Jesus Christ, and has made it a life goal to stay young at heart. His favorite hobbies include being with his friends, reading, and shooting.
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