Books by Harry Whitehead
“It’s just a cracking murder mystery adventure, and really well written…It’s a great read. It really transports you into that world. Interestingly, a lady came up to me at the prize event. We were talking about the book and she said, ‘I’m from the high Canadian Arctic, and I was amazed at how somebody from Scotland had written it so well.’ So that’s not praise coming from me, but from someone from northern Canada, which speaks well of Harry’s research.” Read more...
The Best Adventure Novels: The 2026 Wilbur Smith Prize
Alex Bescoby, Film Director
Interviews where books by Harry Whitehead were recommended
The Best Adventure Novels: The 2026 Wilbur Smith Prize, recommended by Alex Bescoby
What makes a great adventure novel? For Alex Bescoby, filmmaker, traveller and judge of the 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize, it’s the ability to transport readers to unfamiliar worlds and bring history vividly to life. Here, he discusses the six shortlisted novels, from ancient Britain to revolutionary India, exploring stories of endurance, rebellion and remarkable perseverance in the face of hardship.
