Zebra


Audie Award (2020, Audiobook by Peter Noble)
RONE Award (2021, Audiobook by Peter Noble)
Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award.
Killer Nashville Claymore Award (for unfinished manuscript 2019)
** Pilot Script: #10 in Adventure – Outstanding Screenplay Competition (2025)
About Zebra
Zebra is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the complex boundaries that shape human lives. Set against the backdrop of South Africa’s turbulent apartheid era, the story follows an extraordinary friendship that challenges the social divisions, cultural expectations, and political realities of its time.
At its heart, Zebra is a story about loyalty, courage, and the enduring power of human connection. Through richly developed characters and emotionally charged storytelling, Jill Wallace examines themes of friendship, identity, love, and belonging in a society marked by conflict and separation. As personal relationships are tested by forces beyond their control, the characters must navigate difficult choices that reveal both the fragility and strength of the human spirit.
Acclaimed by readers and critics alike, Zebra combines historical authenticity with powerful emotional depth. The novel offers an unforgettable journey through a defining period in history while celebrating the resilience of those who dare to look beyond prejudice and embrace the bonds that unite us all.
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