Leo the thrilling new novel from the author of major Netflix series Heart of the Hunter, WINNER OF THE AKTV PRIZE FOR BEST AFRIKAANS THRILLER OF 2024

<p><b>**WINNER OF THE AKTV PRIZE FOR BEST AFRIKAANS THRILLER OF 2024**</b><br><br><b>GRIESSEL AND CUPIDO ARE EXPECTING A QUIET LIFE</b><br><br>Detectives Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido remain on duty in beautiful Stellenbosch, but run-of-the-mill police work in a leafy university town famed for its vineyards is a far cry from their previous life in Cape Town fighting crime at the highest level. For now, Benny has more pressing things to worry about - it''s the countdown to his wedding day on 12 June.<br><br><b>BUT THE PEACE IS ABOUT TO BE SHATTERED</b><br><br>When a student is found dead on a mountain trail, and the key suspect, a local businessman, is found murdered in what looks like a professional hit delivering a message - suffocated by fast-action filler foam sprayed down his throat - Griessel and Cupido both know this the work of professionals. <br>Benny also knows he needs a cool head to untangle this web of deceit, and to manage the incessant pressure. He needs to stay calm, focused - and sober. And it all needs to be wrapped up by 12 June.<br><br><b>THE CLOCK IS TICKING. AND CHAOS IS COMING...</b><br><br><b>Praise for Deon Meyer:</b><br>''One of the best crime writers on the planet'' <i><b>Mail on Sunday</b></i><br> ''Storytelling at its best'' <b>Michael Connelly </b><br>''One of the giants of crime fiction'' <i><b>El Mundo </b></i><br>''Crime writing at its best'' <b>Tess Gerritsen</b><br>''Up there with the best in the world'' <i><b>The Times</b></i><br><br><b>Reader reviews:<br></b>''A commendable book, in a fantastic setting, by an excellent author''<br>''You can always depend on Deon for a good read and this is tough, raw and exciting''<br>''Simply brilliant!</p>