When an art expert goes missing, three women fighting to regain control of their lives realise their future is about to become as dangerous as their past in this brutally compelling thriller
Margie Orford Book order
Margie Orford is a celebrated author known for her insightful explorations of society and the human condition. Her work often delves into themes of justice, identity, and the resilience of the human spirit, delivered with a distinctive narrative voice. Orford's engaging prose and sharp observations have earned her recognition as a significant literary voice, prompting readers to reflect on complex social issues.







- 2022
- 2014
Chump Change
- 244 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Hearing a dying stranger call you by name would leave anyone full of questions. When it happens to private eye Leo Waterman, the more he learns about the late lottery winner's rags-to-riches-to-ruination life, the more he wants not just answers but justice. That means a road trip to Idaho to find out how a good-hearted young man with millions got skinned--in more ways than one. It's all downhill from there as Leo gets roped into an ugly battle between elderly ranchers and a ruthless developer who knows how to make a killing. Money can't buy happiness, but trying to take it from the wrong people could leave Leo a lot worse than miserable.
- 2014
Water Music
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A terrified, frozen child is found close to death on an icy Cape Town mountainside. But no-one reported her missing. Where does she come from? Who does she belong to? Profiler Dr Clare Hart is baffled - but when a young woman disappears, Clare sees a frightening pattern beginning to emerge. Rosa is a gifted but troubled young cellist, and her grandfather is at his wits end. Why did she walk out of her music school that day? Where has she gone now? As winter tightens its grip, Clare must find Rosa and unravel her secrets... all the while carrying a secret of her own.
- 2014
How far would you go? A little girl waits alone to be picked up after ballet class—until an unmarked car approaches, and she is gone. But this little girl is the daughter of Police Captain Riedwaan Faizal. He is desperate to rescue her, but, suspended from the squad, he finds himself powerless. With nobody on his side, the captain turns to investigative journalist and criminal profiler Dr. Clare Hart, whose documentary about Cape Town's missing young girls has made her a local celebrity. Clare knows that the odds of a child's survival dwindle with each passing minute. She knows that hiding her investigation from the police has its own dangers. But she will do anything to help a heartbroken father … even if it puts all their lives at risk. Daddy's Girl is a dark and compelling crime story that will thrill fans of Deon Meyer and Tess Gerritsen.
- 2011
Little Red Hen
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The Little Red Hen retold by Margie Orford and illustrated by Karen Lilje. Little Red Hen is feeling peckish and decides to make bread. She makes a list of what she needs and sets out into the sunny morning. She asks her friends for help but they all say no! Will she have to do everything by herself?
- 2004
Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism: Stories from the Developing World
- 107 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The book explores the pressing threat of global warming and climate change, emphasizing the need for immediate global action. It delves into the Kyoto Protocol, a pivotal UN treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A key focus is the Clean Development Mechanism, which facilitates collaboration between wealthy and developing nations through sustainable development projects, highlighting its innovative approach to addressing climate challenges while promoting economic growth in poorer countries.