"Katambora Rising" is a beautiful tale that will delight readers while touching their hearts and awakening their senses. Johnston, who weaves his knowledge of Africa and his passion for its wildlife and people into his novels of love and personal relationships, has crafted a timely message.
"For any reader who is concerned about today's unfolding poaching tragedy in Africa this novel is a must-read," said Johnston. "'Katambora Rising' will make a really great, thoughtful gift for the holidays." "Katambora Rising" continues the story of the protagonist Colin Somerset's dedication to the Zambezi River Valley and its BaTonga people. As the sequel to the popular first book, "The Sands of Katambora: A Safari Chronicle" (ISBN: 978-1494402761), "Katambora Rising" shares how despite immense challenges, the main character remains steadfast in his determination to change his family's business from hunting to photographic safaris. "'Katambora Rising', describes Colin Somerset's quest to conserve the wilderness and wild creatures inhabiting the Zambezi Valley into the 1970s," said Johnston. "His trials and successes on this journey make for an exciting read, especially as Rhodesia descends into a brutal civil war." The novel explores how regional military forces turn to elephant ivory and rhino horn poaching as a means to finance their efforts. "Katambora Rising" reveals how herds are decimated and shipped to satisfy an insatiable demand from China.Videos