Wild Hearts Elephant Santuary

The hunter's shot pierced the jungle's silence the moment the bullet exited the barrel, passing through limbs and leaves until striking the target, but not its intended target. It was Zura's mom. But these, hunters are in her jungle, and Zura would show no mercy, especially to the man, who shot her mother. In a merciless jungle, no one can hear you scream. Zura Jameson is not your average eleven-year old girl. Born and raised in Africa, she and her parents live on an elephant sanctuary her parents created and operated, a sanctuary they named Wild Hearts. It was her home, a place like no other. It was there, while helping her parents with the elephants, that she grew accustom to the wilds of the jungle, training and honing her skills that would prepare her for almost anything. Little did she know those skills would be put to the test in a way she could never imagine, a test of survival. Through twists and turns, the hunters become the prey as Zura uses her knowledge of the jungle to eliminate her captors and save her mother... if she's still alive. In this spirited novel, April O'Connell captures the essence of adventure as she pulls you into the wilds of the jungle. She has a passion for creating memorable characters.

In this exciting sequel, April O'Connell continues to capture the essence of adventure as she, pulls you back into the wilds of the jungle. At ten years old she braved the savages of the jungle. At eleven, she overcame a band of poachers, escaping the clutches of death. But, Zura Jones is not ten anymore...Zura has grown into a strong woman, and as a wife and mother, has taken on the challenges of raising a family. But Zura worries about her children, and the future of the Wild Hearts Elephant Sanctuary. She wonders if she has what it takes to instill the same fortitude that she had as a child to survive in the jungle. But, her worries turn to fear when the nightmares from her past rear its ugly head to torment her once again. And, this threat has a new target in their crosshairs... her family. Will Zura finally, succumb to her nightmare as she scrambles to avoid death or will this new threat corner her like a leopard protecting her cubs, bringing back the savage survival instincts she knew years ago. Only time will tell...