By Sam Manicom
Adventure in the vastness of Africa and South America.
The 3rd book in the adventure series. ‘This is a great story of Africa and South America, which reads with the ease of a novel. Distant Suns has it all: love, good guys, bad guys, danger, history, and last but not least, bikes. Distant Suns is a fast, easy, thoroughly enjoyable read.’ Web Bike World
Sam Manicom’s dynamic third book transports you to Southern Africa and South America in an action-packed three year voyage of discovery. His richly descriptive writing opens up a world where travellers create their own breathtaking but fragile paths. Sam has a gift for describing the vibrancy of people and places, why there were there, and how they fit in. He depicts a thought provoking mix of scrapes and encounters with people, which illuminate some moments of true darkness. You are led effortlessly through other worlds by his enthusiasm and his acute observations on everything from human behaviour to remote and stunning locations. Distant Suns grabs you, enthrals you and spits you out as a convert to the dream of overlanding. Reviews of ‘Distant Suns’: ‘A clear unpretentious style that offers detailed and colourful descriptions of the sights, smells and flavours of the lands he rides through… the reading flows well.’ City Bike USA
‘Sam’s descriptions can make the mouth water, or the hairs on the back of the neck crawl, depending on whether he’s describing a goat curry or the prospect of persuading armed Border guards that he’s just a simple traveller.’ Daily Record ‘If you’re thinking of taking that first road trip yourself then you would be a fool not to read this book.’ Bikers Web.co.uk ‘
I find that I really connect with Sam when reading the book. I didn’t have to but I pretty much read it straight through from start to finish. He definitely has a talent for this book writing lark!’ Honda Trail Riders Club
‘I was riveted right from the very beginning and enjoyed every minute of the three year adventure.’ CanyonChasers.com
This is the third book in the series of 4 books. Into Africa, Under Asian Skies, Distant Suns & Tortillas to Totems. 8 years around the world. 6 continents. 4 books. 2 wheels.
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