Thirteen Hours
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Thirteen Hours
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Thirteen Hours
AWARD-WINNING CRIME FICTION WITH SOUTH AFRICAN SOUL
Winner of the 2011 Boeke Prize in South Africa and shortlisted for the 2010 CWA International Dagger for Best Translated Crime Novel of the Year.
AWARD-WINNING CRIME FICTION WITH SOUTH AFRICAN SOUL Winner of the 2011 Boeke Prize in South Africa and shortlisted for the 2010 CWA International Dagger for Best Translated Crime Novel of the Year.
Shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger Award 2010.
They killed her best friend. Now they are chasing Rachel Anderson through the streets of Cape Town. The young tourist doesn’t dare trust anyone—except her father, back home in America. When he puts pressure on the politicians, they know that to protect their country’s image, they must find Rachel’s hiding place before the killers.
And so it is that Detective Benny Griessel—recovering alcoholic and a man way past his last chance—has just 13 hours to crack open a conspiracy which threatens the whole nation.
Series: Benny Griessel
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Thirteen Hours by Deon Meyer is celebrated for its action-packed narrative and vivid characters within an enthralling South African setting. Critics commend Meyer as a top crime writer, noting his ability to skilfully balance complex social themes with gripping suspense, making for a dynamic and edge-of-the-seat experience. The tightly controlled time frame and sharp characterisation highlight contemporary South African issues, contributing to its acclaim as a standout in crime fiction.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780340953617
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 May 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 293g
Pages: 416
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 several languages, including English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Finnish, Czech, Romanian, Slovakian, Bulgarian, Japanese and Polish.Also by Deon Meyer
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