By AL LESTER
RRP$44.99, Raupo 
A Sting in the Tale is a winning collection of ‘Big Al’s best, much-loved yarns with a few new ones thrown in for good measure, all showcasing his classic sense of humour.
Traversing the length and breadth of New Zealand, and illustrated with photographs and cartoons, ‘Big Al’ and his trusty companions entertain us with stories of beasts that got in the way, off-track adventures and, ultimately, good times enjoyed with great mates.
About the Author
Al Lester was born in Nelson, the second youngest of four children. Throughout his life, Al has played rugby, golf, softball and indoor basketball at representative level, and enjoyed the thrills of hunting and skydiving.
He is the author of five previous hunting titles: Hunting in the Raw (2003), A Bum in the Bush (2004), A Hard Shot in the Hills (2006), Off the Track (2008) and Arse-Up Creek (2010).
He joined the New Zealand Police at age 25, and was eventually promoted to Detective Sergeant. He lives in Christchurch.