In the Shadow of the Tokolosh [Paperback]

"The writer clearly has a deep love of Africa. His knowledge of the history, the cultures, the dynamics is second to none and he leaves the reader in no doubt that he knows what he is talking about... This is more than a story - it is a history, a philosophy, a way of life, a political debate - all rolled into one... The love and dedication that has gone into it is to be commended. Well done!" Chris Cocks, Author of bestselling book Fireforce: One Man's War in the Rhodesian Light Infantry (2001) "A Poignant Tragedy. Sums beautifully the tragedy of Rhodesian lives and with hindsight the futility of the war. I've lost count of the number of books I've read covering the history of Rhodesia, the transition and tribulations of Zimbabwe from both sides. This is one of the most poignant, as it details the lives and deaths of lads just a few years older than I was at the time. Well written tragedy of what has turned out to have been an utterly futile war." R. N. Murray, Amazon.com "Just finished reading this book, for someone who grew up during this time, it brought back a lot of memories. The writing keeps you interested the whole way through. It was a fantastic read, loved every word. It's one of those books that you can't stop turning the pages and yet you're really sad when you get to the end so fast... damn! should have made it last a little longer!!" Melissa Andrews, Amazon.com "This is a great story, the author hasn't tried to explain who was right who was wrong, but told the story of a forgotten place and time in recent history. Most people who have lived in Southern Africa will appreciate and understand the story. There is an heartfelt summary of the recent history towards the end of the book and makes the reader consider a lot of 'if only' or 'what if' thoughts. I finished the book a few days ago and still cant get it out of my head. Well worth the read." P.Dunkinfield, Amazon.com "I'm black and was born in post-independence Zimbabwe. Though not a precisely politically correct treatise, I found this book a very intersting and engaging read. Well written and coherent, this book will take you on a journey from colonial Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) through the intermediate Zimbabwe-Rhodesia period to the latter day Zimbabwean political/economic meltdown albeit through white Zimbabwean (Rhodesian) eyes. A highly engrossing tale written from the heart of someone who certainly has an emotional attachment to Africa." JKC, Amazon.com

A. Symeou, Editor and Publisher, Silverling Inspired Publishing Limited. Though the author of 'In the Shadow of the Tokolosh' is unknown, it must be remembered that many young Rhodesian males lived the life portrayed in the book. This man, if alive today, would now be approximately 70 years old. An unrepentant colonialist, he would have grown up on the Copperbelt, Northern Rhodesia, and spent his life in Africa amongst it's people. He would have brought up a family and fought alongside his brothers in a bitter bush war and, when the fighting was over, he would have seen the destruction and misery that 'Independence' foisted upon the people of Kaunda's Zambia and Mugabe's Zimbabwe. Ultimately, he would have felt a overriding desire to pen his words in an attempt to reconcile his feelings for his lost country. He never saw it through. If you are out there Conrad K, we've seen it through for you...