Other mediums that afrikaans books are published in. His novel dead before dying was turned into the international tv series cape town. Do i have to read deon s books in a specific sequence. See the complete benny griessel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
South african author deon meyers benny griessel series is one of the. The screenplay of this book was therefore written by johann potgieter who finished in 2008. The first novel in benny griessel series by deon meyer is the devils peak. Deon meyers name on the cover is a guarantee of crime writing at its best. Please support your local bookstore by ordering from them. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. Both the two parallel stories are engrossing, the characters are welldrawn and the pace is welljudged. Deon meyer began his benny griessel series in 2007 with the novel devils peak. One of the short story series written by deon meyer is the benny grissel series which contains a total of five books.
Apr 01, 2010 other than his family, deon s big passions are motorcycling, music, reading, cooking and rugby. Deon godfrey meyer is a south african thriller novelist, writing in afrikaans. Fast paced and full of local detail, i was swept along with benny griessel s attempts to solve a kidnap that reverberates right to the top of government, whilst struggling with the demons of alcoholism and his new love life. Below is a list of deon meyer s benny griessel books in order of when they were originally released which is the same as their chronological order. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages.
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. Many afrikaans books have also been published in large print, braille, audiobooks and ebooks, e. Buy the last hunt benny griessel 6 01 by meyer, deon isbn. He has also written numerous scripts for television and film.
The benny griessel book series by deon meyer includes books infanta, uur, 7 dae, and several more. Written by rising south africas thrillers author deon meyer, the devils peak is a suspense gripping book about forgiveness, revenge along with the race to arrest trained killer. This novellalength tale is a worth addition to the benny griessel series. The last hunt is a fulllength, satisfying, twistingandturning thriller featuring deon meyers beloved investigative duo, benny griessel and vaughn cupido. The times south african author deon meyer s benny griessel series is one of the high points of contemporary crime fiction, and the fifth title, icarus, is his best yet. From this beginning, deon meyer weaves a story of astonishing complexity and suspense, as inspector benny griessel faces off against a dangerous vigilante who has everything on his side, including public sympathy. Devils peak 2007 thirteen hours 2010 seven days 2012 cobra 2014 icarus 2015 publication order of lemmer books. Order of deon meyer books deon meyer is a south african author of crime thriller novels. The last hunt a benny griessel novel read book online. In the whole of the benny griessel series so far, the stakes have never been higher or the odds so much against peter robinson. A benny griessel novel by deon meyer overview early on a may morning in the depth of south africas winter, a womans naked body, washed in bleach, is discovered on a stone wall beside the n2 highway at the top of sir lowrys pass, some thirtyfive miles from cape town. Most of his stories are based on the current social life and status of the people in south africa. So, if you want to read them in the right sequence, start from the bottom up.
Its the fifth, and best, of the benny griessel series. Sep 06, 2011 an aging inspector tries to get himself sober while taking on the most difficult case of his career. Please note that we no longer offer a mail order service. Traditional books or e books, from all the usual internet book dealers like apples ibook store, amazon, or sas exclusive books or takealot.
Nov 14, 2019 meyer grabs you but the throat and never lets you go wilbur smith from its startling opening to its tense and thrilling conclusion, deon meyer s the last hunt takes you on a whirlwind safari across two continents. The last hunt benny griessel book 6 by deon meyer 4. A priceless work of art is at the heart of meyer s latest thriller. This book is fantastic and makes the reader want to go back and read everything that deon meyers has written. Deon meyers benny griessel books in order fantastic fiction. His books have been published in twentyseven languages. Icarus places deon firmly in the top international league. Most of these writings revolve around the genres of crime, fiction including suspense and crime fiction as well as thriller. Benny griessel is a detective inspector in cape town, south africa. Deon meyer is a topselling south african crime thriller author, whose books have been translated into 28 languages buy cobra by deon meyer from waterstones today. Here is a closer look at the first two books in benny griessel series. Below is a list of deon meyer s books in order of when they were first published. Deon meyer s books have attracted worldwide critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase.
Deon meyers muchloved detective benny griessel returns in the. The woman in the blue cloak leaves us wanting more. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. From internationally acclaimed crime writer deon meyer, a new thriller that leads detectives benny griessel and vaughn cupido into the treacherous waters. In a story that keeps you guessing until the end, meyer sheds new light on an old game. Ive read most of the books by deon meyer and particularly like the benny griessel series. Other than his family, deon s big passions are motorcycling, music, reading, cooking and rugby. Your books are huge in south africa and you are now becoming a.
Independent, on icarus south african author deon meyers benny griessel series is one of the high points of contemporary crime fiction, and the fifth title, icarus, is his best yet. Benny griessel, an aging, alcoholic police inspector in capetown, south africa. Deon meyer is acclaimed for his portrayals of crime and the police after the end of apartheid. From the author of thirteen hours a sunday times best crime novels and thrillers since pick why would a. A riveting thriller from the acclaimed king of south african crime and the author of blood safari.
Booklist anything deon meyer writes is welcome, especially if it features his fantastic south african detective benny griessel. Deon meyer is the internationally acclaimed, prizewinning author of twelve thrillers, including the woman in the blue cloak, fever, icarus, cobra, seven days, and the barry awardwinning thirteen hours. A benny griessel novel benny griessel mysteries book 7. Cobra benny griessel mysteries by deon meyer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Deon meyer is one of the unsung masters michael connelly. Meyer utilizes the crime fiction genre as an apparatus to create a multifaceted, unsparing picture of his country. Devil s peak ssa by meyer deon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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