Devil's Peak

· Hachette UK
4.5
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From the author of Thirteen Hours - A Sunday Times '100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945' pick

The former freedom fighter known as 'Tiny' has finally achieved his dream of a peaceful life. But then his beloved son is taken away from him. In that moment, he unleashes himself upon a corrupt South Africa. His victims are those guilty of crimes against children.

He goes by the name of Artemis.

Benny Griessel, a fading policeman on the brink of losing his job, family and self-respect, is assigned the case. Benny knows that this is his last chance - both his career and the safety of Cape Town are on the line.

But then Benny meets Christine, a young mother working as a prostitute, and something happens that is so terrifying that the world will never be the same again for Benny, for Christine, or for Tiny.

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4.5
31 reviews
Susan Kotze
5 May 2020
I love Deon Meyer. I own and read every novel in Afrikaans. The English version's language is desturbing, ("die baie vloekwoorde"!) sounds even worse.
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Richard Johnstone
16 August 2023
Captivating book, at first I found it hard to catch on what was happening, with all the different stories back and forth. but slowly as the book progresses you start to connect the dots. I found it very clever how Deon brings you into a detectives world through their eyes. The characters were well researched and vey believable which made the story so gripping. it was also great to finally read a South African book where you can relate to many of the nuances and places mentioned. Awesome action, definately give it a read you won't be disappointed 🙂
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Ian Burrows
6 September 2017
Great book, couldn't put it down. First Deon Meyer book I have read. Will read more for sure.
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About the author

Deon Meyer lives in Durbanville in South Africa with his wife and four children. Other than his family, Deon's big passions are motorcycling, music, reading, cooking and rugby. In January 2008 he retired from his day job as a consultant on brand strategy for BMW Motorrad, and is now a full time author. Deon Meyer's books have attracted worldwide critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase. Originally written in Afrikaans, they have now been translated into twenty-five languages.

THIRTEEN HOURS was shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger and won the Boeke Prize in South Africa - the first time in the prize's 16 year history that a South African book has won.

Visit the author's website at www.deonmeyer.com and follow him on Twitter @MeyerDeon

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