Richard Keeton is in line to inherit a Lordship. Before he receives the title and money, however, he must raise enough funds for his lavish lifestyle and keep up with his new wife and step-daughter. In order to do this, Richard creates an underground poaching ring within Kenya's wildlife ministry by training a local native, Alijah and through bribes, getting him a job. As Richard and Alijah slaughter and smuggle out numerous elephant tusks and rhinoceros horns, American Biologist, Michael Sandburg arrives in Kenya to study baboons. Michael hits it off with Caroline, Richard's daughter before becomming entangled in a larger scheme playing out in the savannah.
The Lord's Tusks tells a very likely story of poaching and smuggling in Kenya. Richard Keeton is able to successfully use status, money and power to beat the law and buy government positions. Because of this, he believes he is untouchable. While it was interesting to see things from the poacher's point of view and all of the work that went into pulling off the elaborate schemes, the pacing in the first half of the story was very slow. While this was slower, showing the detrimental effects of poaching on the animals, the people and the land is important. I did enjoy Michael's parts, especially when he actually studied the baboons. Once the poaching ring began to fall apart and Michael and Caroline were on to her father's misdeeds, the pace picked up. I was excited to see what Michael's plan was once he gained control and was happy with the ending.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
The Lord's Tusks tells a very likely story of poaching and smuggling in Kenya. Richard Keeton is able to successfully use status, money and power to beat the law and buy government positions. Because of this, he believes he is untouchable. While it was interesting to see things from the poacher's point of view and all of the work that went into pulling off the elaborate schemes, the pacing in the first half of the story was very slow. While this was slower, showing the detrimental effects of poaching on the animals, the people and the land is important. I did enjoy Michael's parts, especially when he actually studied the baboons. Once the poaching ring began to fall apart and Michael and Caroline were on to her father's misdeeds, the pace picked up. I was excited to see what Michael's plan was once he gained control and was happy with the ending.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
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