Based on notes left by the late Wilbur Smith, Prey Zone automatically draws the reader in with its menacing title and startling front cover of monster crocodiles bursting from the water and trying to eat the teenage protagonists. After a suspenseful and mysterious prologue we are introduced to Ralph and Robyn, who live at Crocodile Lodge, their family ranch in South Africa, where they help with the animals, aid the conservation effort and learn the land.The crocodile sounds terrifying and the atmosphere of terror and fear adds a frightening dimension to an already tense story. The novel verges between thriller with some horror elements, and manages to balance that well. The drama doesn’t always land, and I found myself more focused on the crocodile then some of the characters and their life. Although they were well written, some of the menial drama didn’t land as well - and I thought the best part of the story was the thrilling mood and the anticipation built around the predator.
I didn't really like that it killed off a character in the end of the first chapter but I kinda get it.
It ain't bad, but it's nothing new.
I didn't really like that it killed off a character in the end of the first chapter but I kinda get it.
It ain't bad, but it's nothing new.