The Latest Benny Griessel Thriller: Leo by Deon Meyer

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On this episode of Pagecast, true-crime podcaster, freelance writer, and audiobook narrator Nicole Engelbrecht sits down with internationally acclaimed thriller writer Deon Meyer to discuss his gripping new novel, Leo.

đź“– About the book:
A student's mysterious death in the Stellenbosch mountains.
A former special forces soldier silenced.
A corrupt politician found dead on a golf course bunker, with a cryptic message in the sand.
A game ranger pulled into a high-stakes heist.
And lurking behind it all—powerful forces determined to sabotage Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido.

Benny needs to be sharp, sober, and in control. But there’s one more thing weighing on him—his wedding day is fast approaching, and he’s anything but ready.

Murder, corruption, high-stakes crime—Leo is a must-read for every crime fiction fan.

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11 Nov 2024 English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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