Billy

Col Stringer

Paperback

Description: This is the story of the outbreak of WW1 and deals with the life of a young part - aboriginal top rider and crack shot who after a tragic accident leaves his beloved Arnhem Land (and Bessie, the girl he loves) and rides off to join the Australian Light Horse. Only one of the very few indigenous men who were accepted into the legendary unit.

Billy sees action at Gallipoli, where he quickly develops into the ANZAC'S top sniper and soon begins to challenge the best of the Turkish snipers in one-to-one combat. Mentally traumatized by the loss of his 'mates' in the charge of the Light Horsemen at the Nek, Billy turns intoi a cold-blodded killer and extracts a fearsome toll on his Turkish foes.

At the darkest moment in Billy's life he meets up with ANZAC Chaplain William McDonald, a born again, godly man who has profound affect on his life.

Billy sees action throughout the Sinai (Palestine) campaign and takes part in the world changing charge at Beersheba. It was here that the Australian Light Horse broke the back of the Turkish forces and fulfilled Bible Prophecy. For the first time in 400 years the gateway to Jerusalem was open.

But it is at the surrender of Jerusalem that the Aboriginal lad from the bush becomes involved in a world shattering event, an event that thrusts him onto the world stage.

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About The Author: Col Stringer is the son of a professional hunter, born in the rugged desert country of Australia. During his life in the Northern Territory Col was awarded the Mariner Fishing Writer of the Year award (Australia) (1979), won a Swedish Gold Medal for a world record shark capture, and was featured in an outdoor documentary film for Australian and American television. Col also successfully hosted his own outdoor and fishing TV program and has written 10 books on fishing, hunting and wildlife. His book The Saga of Sweetheart, about a true story of a giant rogue crocodile has become a best seller.
The Stringers minister with a powerful anointing and are in great demand to speak at churches and conventions in many parts of the globe. Col's unique background of wildlife and humour have won for him the title of "Pastor Crocodile Dundee". He is also a very successful author of 20 Christian books, with total sales of 300,000. Two of his books 800 Horsemen and Fighting McKenzie were voted number 12 and 29 in the Australian Broadcasting Commissions 100 All-time favourite books, beating such books War and Peace, Wuthering Heights and even one of the Harry Potter books, the only Christian books (except the Bible) in the top 100.

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Pages: 208

Publication Date: November 2020