Maggie Cloete

Maggie Cloete Series

This series follows a tenacious investigative reporter as she delves into the dark underbelly of her city, uncovering serious crimes and conspiracies. Each case pulls her deeper into a tangled web of corruption, fraud, and murder, often pitting her against powerful and dangerous adversaries. Her unwavering pursuit of truth pushes her forward, even when her life is on the line. These stories are packed with suspense, twists, and shocking revelations, set against the backdrop of a vibrant yet perilous South African urban landscape.

Balthasar's Gift. a Maggie Cloete Mystery

Charlotte Otter

278 pages
10 hours of reading

4.3(8)Add rating

Set in post-apartheid South Africa, the story follows crime reporter Maggie Cloete as she investigates the murder of an AIDS activist, Balthasar. Amidst the backdrop of fear and superstition surrounding HIV/AIDS, Maggie's journalistic instincts compel her to delve deeper into Balthasar's life and work at the AIDS Mission. As she uncovers unsettling truths, she faces escalating threats from powerful politicians and gangsters, leading her to become dangerously entangled in the fight for justice. This novel embodies the essence of fast-paced, hard-boiled South African crime fiction.

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Balthasar's Gift. a Maggie Cloete Mystery