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Amie Stolen Future (Amie in Africa Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Lucinda E Clarke (Author), Daz Smith (Illustrator), Gabi Plumm (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

Amie returns to her beloved Africa and a settled life, but her enemies have neither forgiven nor forgotten her. They are determined to take their revenge and reclaim their honour.


The horrific events of one night change everything as Amie loses her husband, her home, her friends and even her name. She never expected to stand and watch as they lowered her body into the grave.


She no longer exists and those who are now controlling her make it clear: she either obeys or she dies.


A fast paced, page turning read set in England and the wilds of Africa in the modern day.
Stolen Future is the third book in the ‘Amie’ series – international multi award winning, #1 bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic.


Fans of Wilbur Smith, Peter Rimmer and Tony Park will enjoy these books. Each one can be read as a standalone.

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    Amie in Africa
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Reviewed By Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Amie Stolen Future by Lucinda E Clarke is a well-crafted tale of adventure that explores beautiful themes like love, hate and revenge, sacrifice, and humanity. But there is more than that. This is a story with different layers, lessons, and focus. The third book in the Amie series, this book explores the life of Amie as she returns home to Africa to utter rejection and contempt from a people who are bent on revenge. Amie had thought her work at the orphanage and her efforts to guide the young troubled by war and plagued by AIDS could make a difference, but events taking place in a single night would change everything and she would find herself stripped of her home, her prized possessions and her dignity. Is there any future for her?

This is a very interesting and entertaining story that powerfully and succinctly depicts post-war life in Africa. Readers will be transported to a world they don't know, but one which is very real. The story starts with a funeral and the anxiety of Amie at the funeral, as she watches from a distance, and then a voice telling her not to go any further intrigues the reader whose curiosity is immediately aroused. The characters are well developed and it will be interesting to watch as Amie grows from a naïve woman to a mature person who faces reality head-on. Lucinda E Clarke offers a stunning panorama of war-torn Africa, with its customs and traditions, its social issues, and weaves the story around the conflicts that are common to places riddled by war and poverty. I enjoyed the narrative voice, the pace, and the strong writing. Amie Stolen Future is a great read, a powerful setting, wonderful characters, and an engaging plot.

Reviewed By Sefina Hawke for Readers' Favorite
Amie Stolen Future by Lucinda E Clarke is an action adventure that is the third and final book in the Amie series. Amie Stolen Future follows Amie as she returns to a settled life in Africa. However, things are not as they appear as her old enemies remember her, and they are not inclined to let bygones be bygones - instead they seek to take their revenge on her to reclaim their lost honor. It takes less than one day to leave Amie with a changed life as she has to choose between obedience or death, without the comfort of a home or her friends at her back.

Amie Stolen Future by Lucinda E Clarke is a well written adventure with a well thought out plot line and well developed characters. However, it is clearly written as the last book in the Amie series and I found that, without having read the previous books, I lacked a full understanding of Amie's past and an understanding of her life. That said, I was still able to enjoy reading Amie Stolen Future. I just knew I was missing out on some parts. I enjoyed it so much that I actually plan to go back and read books one and two! Amie was definitely my favorite character of the novel and I enjoyed how she was both realistic, developed, and a strong female character. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy action adventure novels.
Reviewed By Gisela Dixon for Readers' Favorite
Amie Stolen Future by Lucinda E Clarke is book three in a series of books centered around Amie and her life in Africa. Amie returns to Africa once again with her husband, where she has previously formed relationships, friendships, and even enemies. As Amie, a young white woman, tries to settle down into her life again, her past and her enemies rise up as she faces devastating losses, death, the fear of rape, and even murder, while at the same time forming new relationships and experiencing new adventures. This is a suspense thriller that leaves one wondering until the end. The beauty, wildness, and majesty of Africa has been stunningly portrayed and it is easy to see why Amie considers this her home.

Amie Stolen Future by Lucinda E Clarke is an engaging read. The plot moves fast and, with its aura of danger and adventure, is a mix between romance, thriller, and suspense genres. I liked the character of Amie and, in fact, felt that the essence of Africa has been captured well in the characters overall. While reading the book, I felt as if I was a part of the sun-drenched landscape and the vast open spaces of Africa.

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Silver Medal in Thriller/Terrorist - Readers' Favorite Awards 2018Gold Medal eLit Awards  2018Sole Medalist - Action/Adventure New Apple Awards 2018

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M67NRG4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Umhlanga Press; 1st edition (November 3, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

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Lucinda E Clarke was born in Dublin but has lived in 8 other countries to date. She wanted to write but was railroaded into teaching. She fell into other careers; radio announcer, riding school owner, sewing giant teddy bears. She began scriptwriting professionally in 1986 winning over 20 awards. She also wrote mayoral speeches, company reports, drama documentaries, educational programmes, adverts, news inserts, court presentations, videos for National Geographic, cookery programmes and street theatre to name but a few!

She lectured in scriptwriting, had her own column in various publications, and wrote articles for national magazines. She was commissioned for two educational books by Heinemann and Macmillan, and book reports for UNESCO and UNICEF.

She set up and ran her own video production company in South Africa.

"Walking Over Eggshells" was her first self-published book, an autobiography describing the emotional abuse she suffered from early childhood and subsequent travels and adventures.

She published her second book a novel, "Amie: African Adventure" in July 2014, which was a #1 bestseller in genre on both sides of the Atlantic.

Lucinda's third book "Truth, Lies, and Propaganda", was followed by "More Truth, Lies and Propaganda" - memoirs about her career in the print and broadcast media, highlighting South Africa and its people.

"Amie Savage Safari" is the 5th in the Amie in Africa award-winning series - the world's most reluctant and incompetent spy is in trouble again.

In 2019 Lucinda changed genre and published the first in a series of psychological thrillers. “A Year in the life of Leah Brand” was followed by “A Year in the Life of Andrea Coe.” Book 3 is due out in September 2020.

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Customers find this book to be a thrilling page-turner with plenty of action, and one customer notes it gets better with each installment. The African setting receives positive feedback, with one review describing how it brings the continent to life. Customers appreciate the emotional content, with one mentioning how it pulls at heart strings, and they praise the strength portrayed in the story against odds.

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13 customers mention "Suspenseful"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful, describing it as a thrilling page-turner with plenty of action and intrigue.

"...I think it’s my favorite of this addictive series for not only did it take me away for the several hours I read it, it transported me to another..." Read more

"...This is a fun action-thriller slash psychological thriller set in an exotic land. I found it a pretty intoxicating combination." Read more

"...becomes more and more convoluted as the story progresses and is quite engaging. The characters are all believable along with the action...." Read more

"...There is a lot of suspense and intrigue that keeps you on the edge of your seat. You want things to end well, but the author keeps you guessing...." Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, praising the author's terrific job and noting that it gets better with each installment.

"...Now that’s what I call a good read." Read more

"...aspect of this book was that, as a piece of travel literature, I found it superb...." Read more

"I’m so glad I picked up this book and found an amazing author. Though I wish I had picked up Books one and two of the series and read them first...." Read more

"...Well done and worth the purchase." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, particularly appreciating its African setting, with one customer noting how it brings the continent to life through vivid descriptions.

"...Clarke’s book does this and then some. Powerfully told on the backdrop of Africa where the pulse of the country beats with every page, this is a..." Read more

"...What it’s like to truly live in Africa, to take in its culture, its people, its environment, seeps through every page...." Read more

"What an amazing backdrop to a riveting story...." Read more

"...For me, it brought Africa to life. I could smell the markets, taste the food, feel the heat and passion...." Read more

3 customers mention "Emotional content"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one review noting how it pulls at heart strings and feels almost lyrical.

"...There was excitement, heartbreak, betrayals and plenty of intrigue...." Read more

"...It is an intense and powerful story of courage and strength against odds, while at the same time pulling at your heart strings and leaving you..." Read more

"...It feels real, thrilling, and emotional. I recommend this series wholeheartedly. They can be read alone but I strongly recommend you read them all...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the strength of the book, with one describing it as a solid stand-alone adventure.

"...involving Amie and her adventures in Africa, this was a solid stand-alone adventure...." Read more

"...It is an intense and powerful story of courage and strength against odds, while at the same time pulling at your heart strings and leaving you..." Read more

"...Amie’s life is so full of drama but she’s a strong, resilient woman you can’t help but admire and you know she’ll pull through, no matter what...." Read more

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  • Luv2read
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite in the series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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    Amie Stolen Future by Lucinda E Clarke is the well-written third in this series. Much has already been written in the reviews posted about the storyline, about the themes, about the writing and storyline, and I don’t want to be redundant with this review. What do I have to add that stands out and would be significant to someone deciding if they want to read this? To answer that and what is important about this read from my perspective is this, a book can do two things; it can entertain and it can enlighten. Clarke’s book does this and then some. Powerfully told on the backdrop of Africa where the pulse of the country beats with every page, this is a story I will return to again and again. It started out with Amie mysteriously attending a funeral and a bit of introduction then takes the reader back in time to understand how this came to be. Right away there’s intrigue with watchers bringing a flare of imminent danger into the story and the reader wonders what lurks in the shadows. Hiring a maid, who turns whore, and also turns to her enemies, sets the state for a read that was hard to put down. Again, I will not enumerate on the entire storyline and ruin it with spoilers here for the next to pick up this book. I think it’s my favorite of this addictive series for not only did it take me away for the several hours I read it, it transported me to another country and way of life. Now that’s what I call a good read.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Travel Lit and Pretty Good Action-Adventure Too
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
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    My favorite aspect of this book was that, as a piece of travel literature, I found it superb. What it’s like to truly live in Africa, to take in its culture, its people, its environment, seeps through every page. Africa itself becomes a central character of the story with a commanding presence all its own. And it’s an enthralling character. I found myself fascinated by a way of life and a people so different from my own.

    But that’s me and possibly that dimension of the book won’t be the central focus for a lot of readers. Should that be so, the psychological thriller involving our heroine is engaging enough. On her return to Africa, while she’s literally settling in to her new home, hiring maids, getting furniture moved in, she realizes she’s being stalked. These shadowy figures move forever at the periphery of her vision like ghosts. And having been recently traumatized, she can’t be certain she’s not imagining all of it. But the terror is real. Her husband, all too readily dismisses her fears. It is to be assumed women apparently are of the “hysterical” not the fairer sex. You want to strangle him. And his dismissal just highlights how vulnerable and alone she is in all this with an absentee husband overly focused on his big government job and his putting in a desalination plant for the African people.

    All the suspense building in act one, of course, ultimately explodes, and just when you thought you’d done all the knuckle biting you could do, the story really kicks into high gear.

    This is a fun action-thriller slash psychological thriller set in an exotic land. I found it a pretty intoxicating combination.
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  • Susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with Mystery and Intrigue
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018
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    What an amazing backdrop to a riveting story. Though I haven’t read the preceding stories involving Amie and her adventures in Africa, this was a solid stand-alone adventure. There was excitement, heartbreak, betrayals and plenty of intrigue. Amie and her husband, Jonathon have settled into a new home after the tragic events of the previous story but soon their troubles follow them. I loved getting to know Amie and viewing her daily life, especially the parts with local flavor like the market and orphanage. The images of the Safari were also amazing. Though the story is told using Amie’s POV, the author added interesting side POV segments from ‘the watcher’ who was spying on Amie and Jonathon.
    The mystery becomes more and more convoluted as the story progresses and is quite engaging. The characters are all believable along with the action. We come across corruption, terrorism, and gun running with Amie right in the middle of everything. I loved the backdrop and enjoyed the story. I wish the watcher segments would have continued a little further so we could witness their smug thoughts of victory. There were some areas that seemed somewhat redundant while others could have been explained further but that is only my preference and did not detract from this wonderful thrill ride. Highly recommended.
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  • Jay Krish
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, my new favorite author
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016
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    I’m so glad I picked up this book and found an amazing author. Though I wish I had picked up Books one and two of the series and read them first. But, in no way does not reading those books take away from the pleasure of this one. It is beautifully written with great attention to detail and sometimes feels almost lyrical.

    It is an intense and powerful story of courage and strength against odds, while at the same time pulling at your heart strings and leaving you breathless. For me, it brought Africa to life. I could smell the markets, taste the food, feel the heat and passion.

    There is a lot of suspense and intrigue that keeps you on the edge of your seat. You want things to end well, but the author keeps you guessing. Keep a weekend free if you pick up this book. Once you start it, you just can’t put it down.
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  • Reading is for fun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Africa is a land that takes you and gets inside your soul
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2016
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    This is an amazing African adventure, written by a talented author who knows the African people and its landscape well.

    Amie and husband Jonathan return to Africa. Amie works part time at an orphanage for children who have lost family in civil war or are victims of AIDS. African children are keen to learn and get out of poverty walk miles without shoes to get to school. Jonathan works at a desalination plant.

    They have made enemies in Africa who want revenge. There are people watching them, the garden gate is mysteriously left open. Amie is scared. There are people waiting for the right moment to attack. Will Amie and Jonathan pay the ultimate price for their past mistakes? Or will an elderly witchdoctor with bones, bottle tops, bits of hair and shells around her wrists protect them? This is a compelling read but I wont give the story line away.

    The thing I love about Lucinda’s books is the depth of her knowledge about African affairs. We get a feel for what it's like in Africa - 'the air radiates from the sky and the ground'. We learn about tribalism, medical practices. The people are unique. You mustn't look people directly in the eye. Live eels sold at market. " It's a land that takes you and gets inside your soul," “you're on semi alert whole time never knowing what is around the corner.” We get a sense of the clash of two cultures – Amie’s English ways and the practices of the locals. Amie has a new outlook on life in this book because of the past. Health and survival are more important than wealth.

    Amie discovers something about her maid Lulu and again this takes us deeper into the African culture and how things are and then her pain in the neck sister, Sam decides to come to stay because her marriage is on the rocks. When Sam doesn’t arrive a search is underway and the witchdoctor knows where she is.

    Amie finds Sam sulky rude and unappreciative and she complains about the heat. They take Sam on a safari. Lucinda paints a wonderful safari scene of gazelles and giraffe with blue tongues, warthogs and hippos. Amie is glad when Sam returns to England but when she leaves her enemies close in.

    A terrible ordeal awaits Amie and she is at the mercy of British embassy.
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  • A. Lockwood
    4.0 out of 5 stars The adventure continues
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2017
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    Amie stolen future is the 3rd and final instalment in this exciting adventure series which I enjoyed from the start. This book was a bit slower to start than the two previous instalments as Amie has to come to terms with rebuilding her life in Togodo after the tragic events at the end of book 2. She is unaware of the threat facing her at home as she gets on with things like hiring maids and sourcing household goods. The newly appointed maid provides one of the best comedy moments, when Amie discovers the maid is ‘creative’ with the use of her spare time. Without giving too much away, events take an unexpected turn and we are back on familiar ground with Amie having to use her wits and ingenuity to survive. I didn’t find the James Bond style plot too plausible, but Lucinda Clarke writes in such an engaging style that I was willing to let a few things slide. The end is open so I won’t be surprised if there will be another book in this series. (Any plans Ms Clarke?)
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  • Jacob Singer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Africa
    Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2018
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    The book is beautifully written, and I enjoyed the read. What upset me was the number of people killed.
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  • Gerald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amie just gets better and better!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2016
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    This is the third outing for Lucinda’s increasingly durable Amie character and her adventures on the African continent.

    This time the story begins in familiar surroundings in the fictional state of Togodo but then moves to real life locations in South Africa and Mozambique. Once again the author has used her considerable experience of living and working in the area to bring characters and situations to life in a way that both entertains and educates.

    Amie, our heroine, gets considerable character development here. She’s moved on considerably from the fish out of water (a little pun on her surname) that she was in the first book to an increasingly resourceful, independent young woman, fighting to survive in situations full of peril. I enjoyed that the dangers don’t always come from other people – the very real and not to be underestimated wildlife of Africa is never far away.
    In a way, it feels like the Amie story is only just beginning as there is a huge amount of potential in this character. Without giving anything of the plot, there were at times I thought to myself that this could be “The female Bond”.

    As always in these books, there are a number of shocks and twists and turns along the way, to the extent that towards the end you can’t be sure who Amie can and can’t trust.

    Excellent stuff, once again, already looking forward to the next one.
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  • Tom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, fast-paced adventure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018
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    Imagination and the skill to spin a good yarn are essential to a writer, but if knowledge of subject and research were balanced, I’d opt for knowledge. When you read this author’s African-based work you are treated to the whole package.
    Amie appealed to me in the first of the series and the character develops with each book. In this one … well, let’s say she is outstanding. Occasional weakness surfaces, which keeps her real and grounded to balance the character.
    The author’s superb first hand knowledge of the dark continent and it’s inhabitants is the key to the quality of this series. When I say inhabitants, I mean both the two-legged and four-legged variety. I’m heavily into natural history which is a double-edged sword in fiction. I found a passage regarding leopards which made me stop and think, but I was confident in the author, and she’d played her hand well.
    Weapons, vehicles and a variety of other equipment are given sufficient explanation to create realism, but not enough to bore.
    Here is a tale which holds the interest from beginning to end. The action sequences are numerous, and they’re done with aplomb. Changes of identity, double-crossing and several further layers keep the reader absorbed in this wonderful story. You’ll believe you’ve been to Africa.
    Kudos, Lucinda E. Clarke.
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