Internationally bestsellling author Tony Park is the author of more than 20 adventure thriller novels set in Africa. Born in 1964, he grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia, and has worked as a newspaper journalist in Australia and the UK, a government press secretary, freelance writer and as a PR consultant. Park served 34 years in the Australian Army Reserve including a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2002. He and his wife, Nicola, divide their time between their home in Sydney, and southern Africa, where they own a home on the edge of the Kruger National Park. His latest novel, King of Beasts, is due out in 2026.
Maj. Gen. Johan Jooste is the Head of Special Projects for South African National Parks (SAN Parks). The 63-year-old ex-army general joined the IAPF in 2013, and has been tasked with one of South Africa’s biggest, most immediate challenges: combatting the scourge of rhino poaching. Responsible for critical environmental asset protection in the 22 National Nature Conservation Parks in South Africa.
Humphrey Bower is a gifted and versatile actor. Since obtaining a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature at Oxford University, he has worked extensively in theatre, television and audiobook narration. Humphrey won the prestigious Audie Award (US) for his performance of The Family Frying Pan by Bryce Courtenay, and was shortlisted for an Audie Award for his performances of Gould's Book of Fish by Richard Flanagan and Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay. Humphrey's sensitive and intelligent readings are highly regarded and he is well-known for his capacity to perform a variety of accents.