Katherine Scholes — Congo Dawn

Viking 2017 Paperback, 608pp. Melbourne secretary Anna Emerson's life is turned upside down when a stranger hands her a plane ticket to the Congo. The newly independent country is in turmoil, Simba rebels are on the move - but the invitation holds a precious clue to the whereabouts of her estranged father. Dan Miller signs up as a mercenary commando to fight the Communist uprising. He supports the cause, but that's not really why he's there. A devastating tragedy has taken all meaning from his life, and he's got nothing left to lose. Owner's Name inside; Heavy. Cover creased, minimal foxing to the page edges. (ISBN: 9780143797043). Good.