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"Lost in Africa" ISBN 1-59088-651-8
ANNOUNCEMENT - Lost in Africa was recently chosen to be the winner of a Golden Wings Award awarded to to the one book that the Senior Editor feels best exemplifies wonderful story telling ability, great characterization and exceptional writing skills
Editor - Leslie Hodges Cover Art - Marv Mann
When an English Architect, James, takes his American wife and stepdaughter on safari, he expects to show them the African bush he has loved all his life. On a canoe trip down the Zambezi, poachers ambush them. The gang beat James savagely and leave him for dead; they kidnap his wife and stepdaughter. James pursues them, helped by an ex-special forces soldier and a Masai warrior. The adrenalin-pumping chase takes them through the dark heart of Africa, through Zambia, Mozambique, and Kenya. James must catch them before they reach the coast and are lost forever. James risks everything and has the potential to lose it all. It is a complex story of love, adventure, and sacrifice. It tells of the romance of the Dark Continent’s colonial history and the grim, realities of modern Africa. It is an epic sweeping tale of modern family life, love, loss, and rebirth. Available from
What they're saying about 'Lost in Africa' "Africa is widely known for its amazing animals, but it's her people that
are the heart of its mysteries. Lost in Africa exposes a shadowy side of the
Dark Continent." - Barbara Davis, author of DARKSIDE OF DEBONAIR: THE
BUSHMEAT TRADE (2003 Benjamin Franklin Award) "The story line and the interesting writing style, along with
well-developed characters, hooked me within the first chapter. I met and was
conquered by a trio of characters determined to live life to the fullest.
Enthralling is the word that comes to mind. Whether it was holding your breath
when the kidnapping took place, smiling at the love between this family of three
or cheering on rescue efforts, the characters of this well-written effort will
hold you in the palm of their hands. You'll find yourself holding your breath
more than once and driven to both extremes of laughter and tears. Overall, this
is a four "hankie" book. It once again proves that what might be lovely -- in
this case Africa -- can also be deadly. As the author proclaims throughout the
book, AWA (Africa wins again). Kudos for an electrifying journey into the soul
of Africa." - Alice Klein, Simegen Reviews "The story has so many wonderful characters that the reader will identify
with and cheer for as the story progresses. The plot of the story could have
been taken straight from the headlines of today's newspaper. It is told in a
realistic format as the events unfold in a natural and realistic manner. Mr.
Ford provides so many interesting facts about Africa and has woven them into the
story in such a way that at no time did I feel that I was being lectured to or
patronized. I truly feel that I have visited Africa and through the eyes of the
characters understand the real Africa. It's been a long time since I've read a
book outside of mystery/science fiction genre area that I have enjoyed as much
as this book. I truly hope that the author's future books are of the same
quality as Lost in Africa." - Michelle Dragalin, Round Table Reviews "Emma's Camp" ISBN 1-59088-414-0
Editor - Leslie Hodges Cover Art - Marv Mann James an ex-pat Englishman, builds a safari camp in the rugged wilds of Mozambique. He tries to find peace but is thrust into conflict with poaching, intimidation, and local superstition. The darkness of Africa threatens those he loves and everything he cares for. He must confront the poachers, a crippling drought, and combat the local superstitions that condemn him. Events force him to fight for his friends and for the future of Africa. His adventures take him through a living hell of war, black magic, and loss. He risks everything to preserve his beloved Africa and to protect it from the dark forces that threaten it. It is a story of one man’s fight for hope in the dark continent of Africa. James puts everything on the line -- the last few vestiges of his sanity, his family, his friends, and his life, in the ultimate fight for what he believes to be right. What they're saying about 'Emma's Camp' "Mr. Ford stays true to his characters and introduces us to a new aspect of the African culture. I definitely recommend this book and look forward to Mr. Ford’s future endeavors"- Michelle Dragalin, Round Table Reviews
"Stuart Ford does a magnificent job of projecting James’ struggle with his inner fears of inadequacies, his intense loves, and his wariness... I particularly loved the masculine voice of Emma’s Camp. This book, full of adventure, gave me a peek into the heart of Africa and her hostile social problems and prejudices. It is a story of lasting love, and how James copes with his personal loss. I highly recommend it. " JoEllen Conger, Author of Queen of Candelore & Rite of Passage
"Africa is a brutal continent, and its stories not always easy to take. If you get queasy watching National Geographic, this book is not for you. This is a beautifully written story of life and death in a land that is both breathtaking and deadly. Kudos to Stuart Ford for another good read and a brilliant conclusion." - Alice Klein, Simegen Reviews
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An ancient and evil force is stalking man, seeking humanity’s annihilation. It has grown wise over the centuries and sees modern mass media and centralized government as the avenues for our destruction. It is searching to liberate our fourth soul, where our true evil resides. It pits two men in the ultimate battle. Will man survive as America totters on the precipice of war with China? One Asian-American man, fractured and broken by his experiences in Vietnam, stands as the only obstacle to the end of the human race. His trials drive him to the edge of insanity. Does he have the moral strength to fight the final battle? This is a story that will challenge your preconceptions and lead you into the confusing depths of man’s spirituality. It is a book to read with the doors locked and all the lights on bright. *Warning—This book contains adult content and strong language* Available from
News! 'All Clogged up in Waikiki' has been published by Synergise Travel Site Read more about his works on the Projects Page. About the Author Stuart Ford is a native of Great Britain. He lived in Australia for many years, and has traveled extensively around the world, including many trips to Africa, South Pacific, Asia and beyond. He now lives in Los Angeles in a multi-cultural household with an American wife and stepchild, two Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and an Australian Cockatiel. Contact Stuart at info@stuartford.com
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