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Some would call Detective Benny Griessel a legend. Others would call him a drunk. Either way, he has trodden on too many toes over the years ever to reach the top of the promotion ladder, and now he concentrates on staying sober and mentoring the new generation of crime fighters - mixed race, Xhosa and Zulu. But when an American backpacker disappears in Capetown, panicked politicians know who to call: Benny has just thirteen hours to save the girl, save his career - and crack open a conspiracy which threatens the whole country. A potent, suspenseful thriller, and a brilliant portrait of life in the country that will host the 2010 World Cup.
About the Author
Deon Meyer is a South African crime fiction author and screenwriter.A former journalist, advertising copywriter, Internet manager and brand strategist, Deon has published thirteen novels and two short story collections. His books have been published in 28 languages in more than 40 countries world-wide.He has also written several series for television, and four screenplays for feature films. Deon has also produced and directed movies in his native Afrikaans.Accolades for his books include Le Grand Prix de Littérature Policière (2003) and Le prix Mystère de la critique (2004) from France, the Deutsche Krimi Preis (2006, 2009) , the Swedish Martin Beck Award (2010) , the ATKV Prose Prize (2000, 2003, and 2004) , the ATKV Suspense Fiction Prize (2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2019) , the M-Net Award for Most Filmic Novel (2009, 2012) , and the Barry Award for Best Thriller in the USA (2010) .Deon was born in Paarl in 1958 and matriculated in Klerksdorp in 1976. He studied at the Universities of Northwest, Free State and Stellenbosch, and holds a Masters' Degree in Creative Writing.He lives in Stellenbosch with his wife Marianne, and is passionate about South Africa, Mozart, mountain biking, cooking, photography, and Free State Cheetahs and Springbok rugby.
