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Icarus
Series: Benny Griessel
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Icarus
A gripping thriller from the leading crime writer in South Africa, now with a best-selling international reputation featuring his much loved detective Benny Griessel.
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After 602 days dry, Captain Benny Griessel of the South African police services can't take any more tragedy.
So when Benny is called in to investigate a multiple homicide, it pushes him close to breaking point - a former friend and detective colleague has shot his wife and two daughters, then killed himself. Benny wants out - out of his job, his home and his relationship with his singer girlfriend, Alexa. He moves into a hotel and starts drinking. Again.
But Benny's unique talent is urgently required to help investigate another crime - the high-profile murder of Ernst Richter, MD of a new tech startup, Alibi, whose body is discovered buried in the sand dunes north of Cape Town. Alibi is a service that creates false appointments, documents and phone calls to enable people to cheat on their partners. It has made Richter one of the most notorious people in South Africa. Can Benny pull together the strands of his life in time to catch the killer?
Icarus by Deon Meyer is a gripping tale of suspense and personal turmoil, with Captain Benny Griessel at its heart.
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Icarus by Deon Meyer is acclaimed for its intricate plotting and engaging storytelling. The novel is praised for vividly portraying the dynamic and diverse social landscape of modern South Africa, blending crime fiction with insightful social and political commentary. The ensemble cast and intelligent narrative are highly regarded, making it a compelling read for both crime enthusiasts and those interested in South African culture.
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ISBN: 9781473614406
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 July 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 268g
Pages: 384
About the 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-eight 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. His novels have also won literary prizes in France, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands, and the film rights to seven of his novels have been optioned or sold.Deon has also written two television series, and several screenplays for movies. In 2013 he directed one of his original scripts for the feature film The Last Tango.Deon Meyer lives near Cape Town in South Africa. His 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. Visit the author's website at www.deonmeyer.com and follow him on Twitter @MeyerDeonAlso by Deon Meyer
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