Assegai — Courtney Series, Book 1

Set in colonial East Africa on the brink of the First World War, Assegai follows Leon Courtney. Backed by his uncle, General Penrod Ballantyne, Leon leaves the routine of army life to undertake a covert mission: pose as a professional hunter while collecting intelligence on German interests.

Balancing big-game expeditions with undercover work, Leon is drawn into a risky personal entanglement that tests his loyalty and sense of duty. The story blends action, political tension and moral conflict as alliances shift and hidden threats surface.

For readers of historical adventure and wartime intrigue, the novel delivers suspense, a richly drawn African setting, and a protagonist torn between family loyalty and a dangerous mission.

• Espionage and hunting in colonial Kenya
• High-stakes personal and political betrayal
• Rich historical backdrop and sustained action

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