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This would be the first book I've read by a South African author. Well, aside from Bryce Courtenay. And of course Wilbur Smith. Can't forget that Tolkein was born in South Africa. Anyway, aside from those authors Deon Mayer is one of the first South African authors I have read. I did read Rhodes' biography as well...Before I become too Monty Python (Ni!) I should say that Deon has served up a particularly good crime thriller. He wastes no time or space in this book, his writing mimics the tension of the characters and the confusion of the investigation running against the clock. But he also digs into the music industry and some political issues whilst setting up some interesting secondary characters, who will no doubt shine in later novels.
I picked up this novel because it was sitting next to a Matt Hilton Joe Hunter novel. The cover and blurb looked interesting and I took the cover recommendation by Michael Connelly at its word. So it was via random browsing that I came across this fantastic novel. For crime fans, Deon Mayer is definitely worth checking out.
