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The Dark Flood

By: Deon Meyer, KL Seegers - translator
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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One last chance. Almost fired for insubordination, Detectives Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido find themselves demoted, exiled from the elite Hawks unit and dispatched to the leafy streets of Stellenbosch. Working a missing persons report on student Callie de Bruin is not the level of work they are used to, but it's all they get. And soon, it takes a dangerous, deeply disturbing turn.

One last chance. Stellenbosch is beautiful, but its economy has been ruined by one man. Jasper Boonstra and his gigantic corporate fraud have crashed the local property market, just when estate agent Sandra Steenberg desperately needs a big sale. Bringing up twins and supporting her academic husband, she is facing disaster. Then she gets a call. From Jasper Boonstra, fraudster, sexual predator and owner of a superb property worth millions, even now.

For Sandra, the stakes are high and about to get way higher.

For Benny Griessel, clinging to sobriety and the relationship that saved his life, the truth about Callie can only lead to more trouble.

Taut with intrigue, murder and suspense, exploding with action and excitement, The Dark Flood is a masterpiece from the author of Trackers and The Last Hunt.

©2021 Deon Meyer (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

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"The undisputed champion of South African crime." (Wilbur Smith)

"One of the best crime writers on the planet." (Daily Mail)

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Great fun

I loved the book. The narrator is so good and all the African remarks

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Narrator's voice irritating

In my opinion, a better narrator could do much more for this writer and book

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Thoroughly enjoyable

The narration and story engulfed me into listening whenever possible. Perfect for long walks with the dog.
I cannot wait for the future adventures of Bennie and Cupido. Thank you Deon

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Spectacular book

Loved this book. I have loved all of Deon Meyers books and I hope there is another Bennie Griesel novel in the pipeline!

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Excellent

If you like Deon Meyer books you will enjoy this one. A topical story well worth reading.

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Entertaining

My husband and I listened to this book together. (His first Audible experience). So glad I chose this book to introduce him to Audible as the narrator was excellent. Deon Meyer has created two very entertaining characters in Benny & Vaughn. We loved the story.

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Brilliant

One of the best crime writers of our time.
Deon Meyer has penned another gripping Benie Griesel masterpiece.
Narrated to perfection.

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Excellent story

I thought Deon Meyer couldn’t get better , and this book has proved me wrong! Excellent narration . Really enjoyable.

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Weak, bland and uninspiring.

The story line was weak....think Steinhoff!. The dialogue between the main characters was totally inane. The narrator's accents made them sound like a bunch of zombies. Terrible narration.

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Disappointed

Not a new book. Just a translation of an old one. Ripoff. Wasted Credit.

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