Blood Trail by Tony Park

Release:1st July 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Ingwe Publishing
Source: Zooloos Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon US, Amazon UK

Evil is at play in a South African game reserve.

A poacher vanishes into thin air, defying logic, and baffling ace tracker Mia Greenaway.

Meanwhile Captain Sannie van Rensburg, still reeling from a personal tragedy, is investigating the disappearance and possible abduction of two young girls for use in sinister traditional medicine practices.

But poachers are also employing witchcraft, paying healers for potions they believe will make them invisible and bulletproof.

When a tourist goes missing, Mia and Sannie must work together to confront their own demons which challenges everything they believe in . All these while following a bloody trail that seems to vanish at every turn.

About the Author:

Tony Park is the author of 19 bestselling thriller novels set in Africa and six non fiction biographies.

He had worked as a reporter, a press secretary, a PR consultant and a freelance writer. He also served 34 years in the Australian Army Reserve, including six months in Afghanistan in 2002.

Tony and his wife, Nicola, divide their time between Sydney and southern Africa. They own a home on the border of the Kruger National Park. Tony’s 18th novel, Last Survivor went to number one in adult fiction in South Africa.

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Blood Trail Review:

Be prepared to dive into a world of nature, poachers, magic, and wildlife when you read “Blood Trail.”

Firstly, I applaud the author for making the story feel current by including the effects of the pandemic into the storyline. The author realistically portrays how the pandemic and full lockdown impacted such businesses in South African reserves.

Both Captain Sannie and Mia (and Bongani) stood out in the tale. I liked how contrasting the author made the storylines between the two characters. I enjoyed Sannie’s storyline as she interviews people to find the missing girl logically. At the same time, Mia’s storyline with Bongani was action-packed with thrilling moments. However, my heart went out to Sannie because of her backstory and hardships with her family. The author also adds a level of mystery as to how the mystery man suddenly vanished. I was intrigued by the unknown, and some scenes shocked me, like finding the skull or exploding the schoolhouse. Even the supporting cast like Jeff, Graham, Foster, and Oscar added well.

Moreover, the author also paced the story nicely, and I never found a dull moment. The author immediately spices the plot right at the beginning when we hear the gunshot and a girl, Lilly, goes missing. Memorable scenes when Sannie interviews Nomvula and Sonto about Lilly’s whereabouts. There are also some exciting moments, like when Mia tries to escape the man with the gun,

Another reason why I enjoyed the tale is that how intricate the plot felt. Once you realize what is happening, you admire the complexity of how the events took place. There are also some shocking deaths that I did not anticipate that lead to a gripping climax.

Overall, if you are looking for an exotic crime mystery set in South Africa, read “Blood Trail”!