Just finished it. Couldn't put it down. A great read.This guy poached a lot of elephants. What a time to live!

I got mine on back order from Safari Press. Glad you thought well of it.

Slam, could you give us a sort overview of the book ?

On sale right now from Safari Press. Just got an email.

Just finished this book, thought it was great!

A short synopsis: Game Ranger Ron Thomson tries to catch infamous native elephant poacher Shadrek and finally catches up with him during the Rhodesian Bush war.

The author did catch up to Shadrek and interviewed him, so you get both points of view in this book.

I found Shadreks' story fascinating as you do not see much about the "natives" in most hunting books.

Well worth the money.

All of Ron's books are fantastic. He has a very engaging writing style.

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Originally posted by MJines:
All of Ron's books are fantastic. He has a very engaging writing style.

Yes he does. I could hardly put it down.

Bought a copy at DSC. I've got around 15-20 books in the queue, including a couple of borrowed ones, which take precedence. So I'm not sure when I'll get to it.

The book is a must read for guys who love africa.

Very enjoyable book indeed.

I just finished reading it. Beautiful and tragic, just like Africa. I give it five stars.

I just ordered it.I read one of Ron Thompson stories in a late edition of African Outfitter mag and really enjoyed it.

received my copy today-guess i will start reading it

If anyone is interested I have a limited edition Safari press copy in great shape....$325

I just finished reading it.It is not really a hunting book or a nature-hunting book.It is more about Rhodesia in the wartime and the story of how a poacher helped in a military operation-something along those lines.The story was interesting but not captivating.

Great book. Hunting is hunting, in my book -- species notwithstanding.