The Eye of the Tiger (not the song) - Wilbur Smith

I was an avid reader of Wilbur Smith's Ballentyne and Courtney series, especially the earlier books. The books were set in the rugged and dangerous landscape of Africa. The Eye of the Tiger follows a similar scenario however it is based not on the land but at sea and on tropical islands. This novel was first published in 1975, so it is not a recent novel.

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The following excerpt may help you decide if you might like to read it.
Harry Fletcher, a man with a chequered past, has reformed and is making an honest living as a charter skipper fishing for big game in the seductive waters of the Indian Ocean. suddenly men from the would of violenceHarry has put behind him overturn his good intentions, involving him in a hectic race to recover a fabulous treasure from and ancient wreck. (Back Cover)

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