Book 1

When the Lion Feeds

by Wilbur Smith

Published March 1981

When the Lion Feeds is the first novel by bestselling author Wilbur Smith and the first book in his successful series about the Courtney family.


'Francois, how many men up at the face?'

'Cave-in.' Francois's voice was now hysterically shrill. 'Cave-in.' He broke Sean's grip and raced away towards the lift station, the mud flying from his gumboots. His terror infected Sean and he ran a dozen paces after Francois before he stopped himself. For precious seconds he wavered with fear slithering round like a reptile in his stomach; go back to call the others and perhaps die with them or follow Francois and live.'

Into the wilds of Natal in the 1870s are born Sean and Garrick Courtney, the twin brothers who could not be more different. Fate, war and the jealous schemes of a woman are to drive them even further apart. But as history unfolds a continent is awakening. And on its horizon is the promise of fortune, adventure, destiny and love. . .


Book 2

Sound of Thunder

by Wilbur Smith

Published 5 June 2018

Book 3

A Sparrow Falls

by Wilbur Smith

Published 30 May 1977
From the bloody trenches of northern France, Gen. Sean Courtney returns to South Africa and a new life of fame, fortune and a seat in the government. But for Mark Anders, the young South African whom he has come to regard as his son, the return home is an empty and painful experience--with his grandfather murdered and his property seized, he has lost everything. Available in November.