Titles in This Set. Cloudburst. Thunderbolt. Shockwave. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Piccadilly Press. Age Range: 9-12 years. Overview. The Jack Courtney Adventures is a fast-paced eco-thriller trilogy for young readers from bestselling author Wilbur Smith, co-written with Chris Wakling. Following fourteen-year-old Jack Courtney and friends Amelia and Xander across the Congo rainforest, the reefs of Zanzibar and the Arctic ice, this complete three-book paperback set delivers non-stop action and real-world environmental themes for fans of Alex Rider.. About the Books. In Cloudburst, Jack travels to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for his parents' gorilla conservation conference, only for his mother and father to vanish in the rainforest. With mercenaries, tantalum mines and a family betrayal standing in his way, Jack relies on courage and his friends Amelia and Xander to uncover the truth. In Thunderbolt, the trio are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to fund a coral protection project when their boat is seized by Somali pirates and they are marched to a militia training camp for boy soldiers — escape depends on a local boy named Mo and Jack's refusal to let his mother pay a ransom. In Shockwave, Jack talks his way into an Arctic expedition to film his mother's environmental work, joined by Amelia, Xander and cousin Caleb; between dog-sledding, ice fishing and igloo-building, suspicious accidents and a mysterious energy company's true motives raise the stakes. Featuring characters drawn from Wilbur Smith's adult Courtney Series, this trilogy reimagines the family for a new generation, blending rescue missions with genuine conservation issues — resource exploitation, coral reef loss, and the ethics of "green" investment — giving young readers plenty to think about between the thrills.. Complete three-book paperback trilogy in one great-value set. Written by worldwide bestselling author Wilbur Smith with Chris Wakling. Globe-trotting settings: the Congo rainforest, Zanzibar and the Arctic. Strong environmental and conservation themes woven into every story. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider and other action-adventure series. Brand new condition — ideal as a birthday or Christmas gift. About the Author. Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933 and became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds. Over a fifty-year career he published dozens of global bestsellers, including the Courtney, Ballantyne and Egyptian series, translated into twenty-six languages. For the Jack Courtney Adventures, Smith worked with author Chris Wakling to bring the Courtney family into the present day, inspired by young readers' passion for environmental causes.. Why You'll Love This Set. Three thrilling, globe-spanning adventures in one collectable paperback set — ideal for reluctant readers who love danger, exotic locations and stories with heart. A brilliant gift for adventure-loving 9-12 year olds and a great introduction to Wilbur Smith's storytelling.. Please Note: Please note the UK ISBN and UK edition cover may differ slightly from images shown; the exact edition dispatched will match the ISBN listed.