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Dead Before Dying

By: Deon Meyer, Madeleine van Biljon - translator
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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From the author of Thirteen Hours—A Sunday Times '100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945' pick.

ONE COP. ONE KILLER. TWO CAPTIVES OF THE PAST.

Mat Joubert, once a rising star of the South African police force, had it all. Then his wife was murdered, and his hopes died with her. Alcoholic, depressed and overweight, he is a shadow of his former self.

Then a new killer appears on the streets of Cape Town, murdering at random. Mat throws himself into the case, viewing it as his last chance for redemption.

But, as their shared desire for revenge threatens to destroy both him and the mysterious killer he is hunting, Mat soon learns that he is not the only one with ghosts to lay to rest . . .

©1999 Deon Meyer. Translated by Madeleine van Biljon (P)2026 W.F. Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Africa
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An emotional journey with some familiar and much loved characters. It’s emotionally tough at times so be prepared. Absolutely wonderful Mr Meyer - bravo

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