Meyer is not a series author as such, but the ideas of reviving characters from earlier novels and utilizing the constraints of the clock were the impetus behind thirteen hours. I have been a policeman for over twentyfive years, fransman, and im telling you now, they will always treat you like a dog, the people, the press, the bosses, politicians, regardless of whether you are black, white or brown. The official soundtrack from drury outdoors hit tv series, thirteen, on the outdoor channel. It is the sixth of his books and yet another narrative experiment by the man who never fails to surprise from book to book. Deon meyer was born in paarl in 1958 and holds a masters degree in creative writing. The times south african thrillers arrive with racial baggage, and its a mark of meyer s talent to see just how well the issues are balanced with a smashing story. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Deon meyers thirteen hours has taken the crime fiction market by storm not only here but in the uk, us and in the many other countries where meyer is published. At the time of writing this, thirteen hours is the only meyer book ive read, but that is definitely about to change.
At the top end of long street in downtown cape town is the st. The woman in the blue cloak is a brilliant investigation which will thrill and entertain fans of deon meyers muchloved detective benny griessel from the author of thirteen hours a sunday times 100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945 pick. This is owed to the fact that you are capable of choosing what you want, either to remain in the dark holes of your past of stand up and make change. South african thrillers arrive with racial baggage, and its a mark of meyers talent to see just how well the issues are balanced with a smashing story. Thirteen hours by deon meyer books hachette australia. The woman in the blue cloak by deon meyer books hachette.
Weve posted them here just scroll down to give you a glimpse of the world of the novel. The film follows six members of annex security team who fought to defend the american diplomatic compound in benghazi, libya after waves. Thirteen hours by meyer, deon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most of his stories are based on the current social life and status of the people in south africa. Thirteen hours benny griessel, book 2 by deon meyer. Deon meyer is the undisputed king of south african crime fiction, and thirteen hours demonstrates why. A member of the wnet family of companies, thirteen is a unique cultural and educational institution that harnesses the power of television and electronic media to inform, enlighten, entertain and inspire. Thirteen hours has breathtaking suspense, psychological understanding, and one of the most inspiring detectives ever. Books that contain images will have the download option of daisy text with images. Deon meyer s thirteen hours is a taut and finely written police thriller set in cape town. Meyer is an expert at grabbing the reader and refusing to let go.
Michael connelly thirteen hours has breathtaking suspense, psychological understanding, and one of the most inspiring detectives ever. Im not changing my rating, but i think some perspective is in order. Oct 01, 2010 listen to thirteen hours audiobook by deon meyer. All 3 songs featured in thirteen season 1 episode 3. Thirteen year old caroline and her family just moved halfway across the country. Deon meyer author of thirteen hours video dailymotion. Deon meyers thirteen hours is a taut and finely written police thriller set in cape town. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading thirteen hours. L download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the early hours of the morning, the body of a young woman is found. Thirteen hours proves he should be on everyones reading list. He has also written numerous scripts for television and film. The woman in the blue cloak is a brilliant novella which will thrill and entertain fans of deon meyer s muchloved detective benny griessel.
Deon meyer is one of the best crime writers on the planet. One of the most iconic figures in athletic history, muhammad alis incredible story from world champion boxer to inspiring social activist is explored through his own voice and neverbeforeseen archival material. Thirteen hours in the life of south african police detective inspector benny griessel make jack bauers exploits look like childs play. Fifty wonders that reveal an extraordinary universe 3342091. Her old life was easy at her old school she was popular, but now, all this fitting in stuff seems weird. Deon meyer s latest novel, trackers, just published in september 2011 biography and bibliography of deon meyer. When an american backpacker disappears in cape town, south africa, detective benny griessel has just hours to save her, save his career, and crack open a conspiracy that threatens the whole country. Seegers translation is pitch perfect though of course i cannot vouch for its accuracy and achieves an attractive differentness by maintaining some expressions in the original afrikaans.
South african crimewriter, deon meyer, talks about writing in his native language, afrikaans, and the art of translation. Thirteen hours is a realtime novel, describing the events of one day, from 5. Meyer, deon thirteen hours translated by k l seegers hardback. First it was the invasion of the scandinavian crime writers. Deon meyer has been able to capture the attention of his readers who are often thrilled by the ways in which ones past is able to shape the future. South african thrillers arrive with racial baggage, and its a mark of meyer s talent to see just how well the issues are balanced with a smashing story. Internationally acclaimed, prizewinning thriller writer deon meyer has been heralded as the king of south african crime. Deon meyers books have attracted worldwide critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase. Deon meyer s books have attracted worldwide critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase. Meyer weaves all this into a tightly plotted story with a twist that works beautifully and unforgettable characters. Deon meyers latest novel, trackers, just published in september 2011 biography and bibliography of deon meyer.
In any case, you can do what you want, it wont change. Thirteen hours thirteen hours audiobook, by deon meyer. The woman in the blue cloak is a brilliant novella which will thrill and entertain fans of deon meyers muchloved. In thirteen hours, morning dawns in cape town, and for homicide detective benny griessel it promises to be a very trying day. Deon meyer is leading the vanguard of new mystery writers with his latest thirteen hours. Read thirteen hours by deon meyer available from rakuten kobo. Thirteen hours kindle edition by meyer, deon, seegers, k. Most of these writings revolve around the genres of crime, fiction including suspense and crime fiction as well as.
Suddenly, he has thirteen hours to save a life and solve a murder. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Apr 01, 2010 deon meyer s books have attracted worldwide critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase. Afrikaans writer deon meyer honors hardworking and honest people of all races in this novelbenny. This is long street in cape town, where much of the action of thirteen hours happens. A teenage girls body has been found on the street, her throat cut. Brf braille refreshable format digital braille for use with refreshable braille devices and braille embossers. Thirteen hours deon meyer haftad 9780340953617 bokus.
This is the second of meyers novels featuring inspector griessel, but you do not need to have read the first novel devils peak in order to enjoy this one. Thirteen hours deon meyer paperback books online raru. Thirteen hours was shortlisted for the cwa international dagger and won the boeke prize in south africa the first time in the prizes 16 year history that. Jul, 2010 south african crimewriter, deon meyer, talks about writing in his native language, afrikaans, and the art of translation. That is because he is considered the master of afrikaans crime fiction. The times south african thrillers arrive with racial baggage, and its a mark of meyers talent to see just how well the issues are balanced with a smashing story.
Fastpaced, powerful, tender and suspenseful, thirteen hours is a blisteringly good novel from one of the major crime wr. Originally written in afrikaans, they have now been translated into twentyfive languages. Thirteen hours is cape town today, with all its exquisite beauty, tribal conflicts, loyalties and corruptions. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Imposing a strict time limit and a tight location on his plot, meyer ramps up the suspense to an unbearable degree. The lutheran church yard where the body of a young backpacking tourist is found right next to the big tree on the left. Thirteen hours by deon meyer hodder and stoughton translated from the afrikaans by k. Deon meyerthirteen hoursbookbits author interview youtube. Deon godfrey meyer is a south african thriller novelist, writing in afrikaans. The secret soldiers of benghazi also known simply as hours is a 2016 american action thriller film directed and produced by michael bay and written by chuck hogan, based on mitchell zuckoffs 2014 book of the same name. There is a second murder investigation in thirteen hours, and its fascinating.
Mail on sunday deon meyer is the undisputed king of south african crime fiction, and thirteen hours demonstrates why. Deon meyer begun his writing career after an afrikaans magazine published one of the short stories he had submitted to them. Thirteen is one of americas most respected and innovative public media providers. Oct 04, 2018 from the author of thirteen hours a sunday times 100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945 pick.
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