The Falcon Thief: A True Tale of Adventure, Treachery, and the Hunt for the Perfect Bird
Description
This gripping true-crime adventure plunges into the shadowy world of international wildlife smuggling, centering on Jeffrey Lendrum, a notorious rogue who spent two decades trafficking rare birds and their eggs. The narrative unfolds as a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between Lendrum, a master of deception who amassed a fortune selling endangered raptors, and Andy McWilliam, a dedicated wildlife detective relentlessly pursuing him. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the book explores themes of obsession, conservation, and the dark allure of the black market for exotic species. It's a thrilling account of a global hunt for a man driven by a singular, dangerous passion, and the lawman determined to bring him to justice.
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paperback
Simon Schuster
Published Jan 1, 2020
317 pages
ISBN: 9781501191886
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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