{"product_id":"9781529375626-leo","title":"Leo","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe thrilling new novel from the author of major Netflix series Heart of the Hunter\u003cbr\u003eThe ninth Benny Griessel novel from 'one of the best crime writers on the planet' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**WINNER OF THE AKTV PRIZE FOR BEST AFRIKAANS THRILLER OF 2024**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGRIESSEL AND CUPIDO ARE EXPECTING A QUIET LIFE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetectives 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUT THE PEACE IS ABOUT TO BE SHATTERED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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. \u003cbr\u003eBenny 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE CLOCK IS TICKING. AND CHAOS IS COMING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Deon Meyer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'One of the best crime writers on the planet' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'Storytelling at its best' \u003cb\u003eMichael Connelly \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'One of the giants of crime fiction' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEl Mundo \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Crime writing at its best' \u003cb\u003eTess Gerritsen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Up there with the best in the world' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReader reviews:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e'A commendable book, in a fantastic setting, by an excellent author'\u003cbr\u003e'You can always depend on Deon for a good read and this is tough, raw and exciting'\u003cbr\u003e'Simply brilliant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41784906809441,"sku":"9781529375626","price":8.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_31091168.jpg?v=1740493114","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781529375626-leo","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}