When the Lion Feeds (1964) - A tale of twin brothers in 1870s Natal, following their journey from cattle farming to the gold fields of the Witwatersrand.

The Sound of Thunder (1966) - Continues Sean Courtney's story through the Anglo-Boer War and his struggles with family and fortune.

A Sparrow Falls (1977) - The conclusion of the original Courtney trilogy, set during World War I and its aftermath in Africa.

Birds of Prey (1997) - Chronicles the adventures of privateer Sir Francis Courtney along Africa's east coast in the 1660s.

Golden Fox (1990) - A Cold War thriller about Isabella Courtney and a Soviet plot involving South Africa's military secrets.

River God (1993) - Ancient Egyptian tale following the slave Taita and his role in protecting the kingdom during a time of invasion.

The Seventh Scroll (1995) - A modern archaeological thriller connecting to the events of River God through ancient Egyptian scrolls.

Elephant Song (1991) - A story of ivory poaching and conservation in contemporary Africa.

Monsoon (1999) - Historical narrative about the Courtney family's maritime adventures along the African coast in the 1700s.

Blue Horizon (2003) - Follows the Courtney dynasty's expansion across Africa during the colonial period.

The Diamond Hunters (1971) - A tale of betrayal and survival in the diamond fields of South Africa.

The Eye of the Tiger (1975) - An adventure involving salvage diving and modern-day pirates in the Indian Ocean.

Assegai (2009) - Set in British East Africa before WWI, following professional hunter Leon Courtney.

Desert God (2014) - Returns to ancient Egypt with Taita leading a diplomatic mission to secure allies against the Hyksos.

Pharaoh (2016) - The final installment in the ancient Egyptian series featuring the strategist-slave Taita.

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