7 Respuestas2026-07-30 21:47:26
It’s set during Egypt’s New Kingdom, a period Smith clearly loves writing about. 'The New Kingdom' is packed with the kind of historical detail that makes you feel like you’re there. The story itself is a gripping tale of ambition and betrayal, with the fate of a kingdom at stake. Smith’s characters are driven by passions that feel true to their time. While the ending is somewhat predictable, the journey is thoroughly enjoyable. A fine addition to his body of work.
8 Respuestas2026-07-29 11:41:53
Wait, didn't he pass away in 2021? So anything after that is posthumous, right? 'Storm Tide' came out in 2022, so that fits. It's a Courtney novel. I haven't gotten to it yet—my TBR pile is a disaster. I'm still working through his 90s stuff. 'River God' is next on my list. I've heard mixed things about the co-written books; some say they're okay, others say skip them. I'll probably read it eventually for closure, but it's not a priority. The release date is just a footnote for me until I'm ready to dive in.
3 Respuestas2026-07-30 10:26:21
Honestly? I had to look this up myself recently. My dad asked for the 'new Wilbur Smith' for his birthday. I found 'Storm Tide' (2022) and almost got it, but then I read the reviews saying it was co-written. I ended up getting him a first edition of an older one instead.
So the practical answer is: walk into a bookstore, look for the Smith section, and the book with the most recent copyright year will be 'Storm Tide' or 'Titans of War', both 2022. But the thoughtful answer is more nuanced. The release date doesn't tell the whole story anymore.
7 Respuestas2026-07-29 22:31:24
Huh. I didn't realize he was still publishing after he passed. That's kind of surreal. I guess his family is carrying on the name. I wonder if the quality holds up or if it's just cashing in on the brand. Might have to skim a sample of 'Storm Tide' to see.
5 Respuestas2026-07-29 19:25:14
Here's a hot take: the reading order for the entire Courtney saga is less important than the emotional through-line. The latest books, 'Storm Tide' and 'Titan', are about legacy and protecting what the family built. You can feel that weight even if you haven't read all thirty preceding novels. They belong to the series, yes, and chronologically come after 'Predator'. But they also stand as a statement about the Courtney spirit adapting to the modern world. Start with them if you like; you can always explore the past later. The books are written with enough context to not feel utterly alien to a new reader.
3 Respuestas2026-07-29 08:12:16
For a full picture, you should know it's not just 1938 and 2019. There are little leaps to other times within character memories—like a reference to the Salvadoran civil war of the 80s. Allende is building a mosaic of displacement across the 20th and 21st centuries.
The core historical engine is the lead-up to WWII, though. The details of Austrian Jews trying to get visas, the rising Nazi threat, the frantic goodbyes—that's the period she renders with the most novelistic depth. The contemporary thread feels more like a poignant, pointed coda.
5 Respuestas2026-07-29 16:34:36
Does anyone else find the audiobook prices for these big-name authors a little wild? I saw the new one was nearly a full credit on Audible. The ebook was more reasonable, but I ended up getting the physical copy from the library. The waitlist was shorter than I expected, maybe because a lot of folks are going digital these days.
7 Respuestas2026-07-29 10:57:27
The used bookstore haul method is valid. Walk into a secondhand shop, find the Wilbur Smith section, and buy the three oldest-looking paperbacks they have. Start with whichever has the most intriguing title. You'll get an authentic, unfiltered dose of his early style, and it'll cost you less than a new hardcover. Those dog-eared copies have history of their own. It's a tactile, random, and wonderful way to meet an author. Order becomes irrelevant when you're curating your own accidental collection. The latest book can wait until you've explored these time capsules.
4 Respuestas2026-07-29 20:54:40
The novel functions as a soft reboot for a new generation of readers. It retains the essence of his classic work—sweeping adventure, moral complexity—while jettisoning some of the more dated social perspectives found in the earliest books. In that sense, it’s connected by a process of evolution. It shows how the core storytelling values can be maintained while gently modernizing the context and character dynamics. It’s less a direct sequel and more a legacy sequel.
4 Respuestas2026-07-30 06:30:07
His publisher's social media is a good resource. Follow Bonnier Books UK or the Wilbur Smith official page on Twitter or Facebook. They always announce the release date and pre-order links for all formats, including ebook. The links will take you to the legitimate sources. It's also a good way to confirm which titles are the most recent, as they promote the backlist too.
This cuts through all the noise and gets you straight to the source. Pre-ordering often means you get it the second it's available, sometimes a minute after midnight.