Deon Meyer is a South African author whose works are characterized by thrilling plots and masterful character portrayals. His writing is informed by his diverse professional background, with experiences weaving into his literary style. Meyer emphasizes a strong understanding of story structure, a skill honed through writing short stories. His novels often delve into the darker aspects of human nature and societal issues, set against vivid South African backdrops.
Set across two distinct time frames, this novella weaves a complex narrative that explores the interplay between past and present. The characters grapple with their histories, revealing deep emotional connections and the impact of time on relationships. Themes of memory, loss, and redemption are intricately developed, inviting readers to reflect on how the past shapes identity and choices. The author’s skillful storytelling and rich character development create a poignant and thought-provoking reading experience.
Bennie Griessel, ein Ermittler aus Kapstadt, plant seine Hochzeit mit Alexa, als der rätselhafte Tod einer Studentin und ein gescheiterter Raubüberfall seine Pläne durchkreuzen. Verdächtige und Morde ziehen ihn in eine komplexe Ermittlung, während der Hochzeitstermin naht. Ein packender Thriller von Deon Meyer.
Renowned for his gripping storytelling, Deon Meyer captivates both critics and fans with his masterful crime novels. His works often blend intricate plots with rich character development, set against vivid backdrops. Meyer's ability to weave suspenseful narratives while exploring deeper themes of morality and justice makes his writing compelling and thought-provoking. Readers are drawn to his unique voice and the authenticity of his settings, solidifying his reputation as a must-read author in the crime fiction genre.
Internationally acclaimed writer Deon Meyer returns to his beloved Benny Griessel series with a case that combines the disappearance of an Old Masters painting with a grisly murder. Early on a May morning in the depth of South Africa's winter, a woman's naked body, washed in bleach, is discovered on a stone wall beside the N2 highway at the top of Sir Lowry's Pass, some thirty-five miles from Cape Town. The local investigation stalls, so the case is referred to Captain Benny Griessel and his colorful partner Vaughn Cupido of the Hawks―the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations. The woman proves to be Alicia Lewis, an expert in old Dutch Masters paintings specializing in the recovery of valuable lost art. Discovering the two men she had contacted before coming to South Africa reveals what she was seeking―a rare painting by Carel Fabritius, Rembrandt's finest student, not seen since it disappeared from Delft in 1654. But how Lewis died, why, and at whose hand shocks even the two veteran detectives. The Woman in the Blue Cloak is a compact jewel of a thriller, filled with Deon Meyer's earthy dialogue, clever plotting, and the memorable characters that have peopled all of Deon Meyer's award-winning novels.
A cold case for Captain Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido of the Hawks elite police unit - not what they were looking for. And a difficult case, too. The body of Johnson Johnson, ex-cop, has been found beside a railway line. He appears to have jumped from South Africa's - perhaps the world's - most luxurious train, and two suspicious characters seen with him have disappeared into thin air. The regular police have already failed to make progress and others are intent on muddying the waters. Meanwhile in Bordeaux, Daniel Darret is settled in a new life on a different continent. A quiet life. But his skills as an international hit-man are required one more time, and Daniel is given no choice in the matter. He must hunt again - his prey the corrupt president of his homeland. Three strands of the same story become entwined in a ferocious race against time - for the Hawks to work out what lies behind the death of Johnson, for Daniel to evade the relentless Russian agents tracking him, for Benny Griessel to survive long enough to take another huge step in his efforts to piece together again the life he nearly destroyed - and finally ask Alexa Bernard to marry him.
An epic drama from an acclaimed internationally bestselling author--a powerful story of love, betrayal, and survival in a world devastated by a fatal virus known simply as "the Fever."
Kapitan policji Mat Joubert ma myśli samob�jcze po śmierci żony, kt�ra zginęła
na służbie jako tajny agent.Nowy przełożony nieustannie prawi mu morały, a
nawet wysyła Jouberta do psychiatry.Wkr�tce Mat otrzymuje ostatnią szansę,
dow�dca przydziela mu sprawę seryjnego mordercy, kt�ry posługuje się stuletnią
niemiecką bronią.Kiedy ginie trzeci mężczyzna, w Kapsztadzie wybucha panika.
Teraz Mat musi zmierzyć nie tylko z naciskami szefa, ale także z szalejącymi
mediami. Licznych wątk�w i trop�w w sprawie nic nie łączy. Do czasuTakiego
obrotu sytuacji nie spodziewa się jednak nawet kapitan Joubert
