Wilbur Smith 6 Books Set Golden Lion, Predator, Desert God, War Cry, The Tigers Prey, Pharaoh

This six-book set brings together a selection of novels by Wilbur Smith, spanning journeys by land and sea, private security, and conflicts set against historical backdrops. The collection includes stories from the Courtney series alongside adventures centred on other protagonists, with settings ranging from the Malabar coast to the banks of the Nile.

Across these titles, the narratives follow figures facing enemies, shifting power, and personal loss. From a ship running south from Ethiopia to Zanzibar, to Egypt under threat and a return to Luxor that turns into an accusation of treason, each book presents its own stakes and setting while remaining rooted in action-driven storytelling.

Included titles

• Golden Lion
• Predator
• Desert God
• War Cry
• The Tigers Prey
• Pharaoh

Key details

• Six-book set by Wilbur Smith
• Includes titles from the Courtney series
• Includes Golden Lion, Predator, Desert God, War Cry, The Tigers Prey and Pharaoh

Synopses

Golden Lion

In a time of dangerous adventure, one man sets out across land and sea in pursuit of his greatest enemy. The Golden Bough, captained by Henry “Hal” Courtney, is sailing south from Ethiopia to Zanzibar, while his crew and his lover, the warrior Judith Nazet, sleep below deck.

Predator

Hector Cross is an ex-SAS officer and private security expert, now a widower. His wife was taken too soon by a cruel man with evil intentions.

Desert God

On the banks of the Nile, Egypt faces a growing threat. Taita, a freed slave and the Pharaoh’s closest adviser, must devise a master plan to defeat the kingdom’s historic enemy and restore Egypt’s former glory.

War Cry

A looming conflict is feared as a barbarian enemy seeks to spread war and death. Returning to the Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces Saffron Courtney as the newest member of the family.

The Tigers Prey

The Malabar coast is portrayed as a place of danger, from tradesmen and pirates to men driven by vengeance. After his father’s gambling debts leave him penniless and at risk, Francis Courtney looks for revenge and fortune in South Africa.

Pharaoh

Taita, an ex-slave and general of Tamose’s armies, leads his men to victory against Egypt’s enemies. On returning to Luxor, he is seized as a traitor: Tamose is dead, and a new Pharaoh has risen.