Geoffrey Jenkins books

Geoffrey Jenkins was a South African thriller novelist known for adventure stories set in Africa and at sea, active from the 1960s through the 1990s.

Geoffrey Peace Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Twist of Sand 1960 Buy
Hunter Killer 1966 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
A Grue of Ice 1962 Buy
The River of Diamonds 1964 Buy
Scend of the Sea 1973 Buy
A Cleft of Stars 1973 Buy
The Watering Place of Good Peace 1974 Buy
A Bridge Of Magpies 1974 Buy
South Trap 1980 Buy
A Ravel of Waters 1982 Buy
The Unripe Gold 1983 Buy
Fireprint 1985 Buy
In Harm’s Way 1986 Buy
Hold Down A Shadow 1989 Buy
A Hive of Dead Men 1991 Buy
A Daystar of Fear 1993 Buy
The Hollow Sea 2025 Buy

Geoffrey Jenkins was a South African author who wrote adventure thrillers from the 1960s through the 1990s. His debut novel, A Twist of Sand (1960), established the template for much of his later work: a fast-paced story set against dramatic African or maritime landscapes. Jenkins worked as a journalist before turning to fiction, and his writing reflects a deep familiarity with southern Africa and the sea.

Over his career, Jenkins published more than fifteen novels, most of them standalone adventures. His books are known for their vivid settings and tightly plotted action. Titles like A Grue of Ice, The River of Diamonds, and Scend of the Sea take readers to remote corners of Africa and the ocean, where characters face both human adversaries and the dangers of the natural world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Geoffrey Jenkins written?

Geoffrey Jenkins has written seventeen books across two series.

What was Geoffrey Jenkins's first book?

Geoffrey Jenkins’s first book is A Twist of Sand, published in 1960.

What settings are common in Geoffrey Jenkins novels?

Jenkins frequently set his novels in southern Africa and at sea, drawing on his experience as a journalist and his knowledge of the region’s geography, history, and maritime traditions. Many of his books feature remote, harsh environments as a central element of the story.

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