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name: Tony Park
about: Tony Park was born in 1964 and grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. He has worked as a newspaper reporter in Australia and England, a government press secretary, a public relations consultant, and a freelance writer.He served 34 years in the Australian Army Reserve, including six months in Afghanistan in 2002.Tony and his wife, Nicola, split their time between Australia and Africa, where they own a house on the edge of of the Kruger National Park.His 18th African novel, Last Survivor, went to number 1 in South Africa. His 19th novel, Blood Trail, will be released worldwide on August 1, 2021. Praise for Tony Park“Wilbur Smith...fans will not be disappointed to have found a spiritual heir,” The Times, London“Tony Park is Australia’s prem Tony Park was born in 1964 and grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. He has worked as a newspaper reporter in Australia and England, a government press secretary, a public relations consultant, and a freelance writer.He served 34 years in the Australian Army Reserve, including six months in Afghanistan in 2002.Tony and his wife, Nicola, split their time between Australia and Africa, where they own a house on the edge of of the Kruger National Park.His 18th African novel, Last Survivor, went to number 1 in South Africa. His 19th novel, Blood Trail, will be released worldwide on August 1, 2021. Praise for Tony Park“Wilbur Smith...fans will not be disappointed to have found a spiritual heir,” The Times, London“Tony Park is Australia’s premier adventure writer.” Canberra Weekly“One of our best and most consistent thriller writers.” Sydney Morning Herald“Since Wilbur Smith in his heyday, no one has written as well about southern Africa than Tony Park.” Crime Review (UK)The Delta: “Break-neck in pace, with narrow escapes from death on every page, its charm is infectious.” Daily Mail, UK“Tony Park exudes a love and deep knowledge of southern Africa in every line and character he creates in his books.” The Citizen, South Africa.Far Horizon “Watch your back, Wilbur,” Qantas, The Australian WayZambezi: “a compulsive page turner” Sydney Morning Herald.African Sky: “Rootin’ tootin reading” Sun-HeraldSafari: “He just gets better and better” Sun-HeraldSilent Predator: “Memorably exciting” Sydney Morning HeraldThe Prey: “Another ripping yarn based on realistic scenarios,” Daily TelegraphAn Empty Coast: “Another winner which will keep you turning pages.” Crime Review UKRed Earth: “One helluva fine thriller.” Booklist (US)The Cull: “A fascinating insight into a life and death struggle.” Daily TelegraphCaptive: “A compelling and fascinating read.” Sunday TribuneScent of Fear: “A first-rate thriller.” Canberra Weekly Ghosts of the Past: “A fabulous tale of betrayal, greed, intrigue and love.” Drum Magazine, South AfricaLast Survivor: “Sure-footed plotting and regular gunfire makes this one of Park’s best books. Recommended.” Canberra Weekly. ...more