On Fridays I participate in BookBeginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader, and The Friday 56 - hosted by Freda’s Voice. Both involve sharing excerpts from a current book - the beginning and - you guessed it - page 56.
The book opens with a car chase on our South African roads - always a disaster waiting to happen.
The tension starts from the opening paragraph.
Viewpoint is Storm van der Merwe, a suspended cop - and she isn't happy about it.
The best translation of "Padvark" is "road-hog". Pad=road, vark=pig
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In this excerpt, she's decided to pursue the case, even though she hasn't been given permission. And she's pulling the rank - yes, the one she doesn't have any more.
Here's the cover (links to Goodreads) - which I don't like that much, but the book is good so far.
Here's the cover (links to Goodreads) - which I don't like that much, but the book is good so far.
Tell me what you're reading in the comments, and I'll pay you a visit.
Happy reading everyone.
Happy reading everyone.
17 comments:
I've never heard of this but you can't go wrong with a car chase! :)
Hmm someone was demoted? Sounds interesting.
I am currently reading Starglass.
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This one seems like an okay read. Thanks for mentioning it. :-)
Hi Bev! I've seen this but I haven't really looked into it. Will soon! I've started with the new Deon Meyer and kind-off featured it in my Friday Meets. But it is currently only available in Afrikaans.... But you are welcome to have a look at my post. Hope you will have a good weekend! http://marelithalkink.blogspot.co.za/2016/09/friday-meets-another-one-down-drain.html
A cover like that always gets my attention. I'd have to think about this one because of the writing, but I do like a good murder mystery.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
I do like to read a good book about cops solving cases. Thanks for putting this on my radar!
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Sounds like one I would enjoy. I think the setting in South Africa adds to the appeal. I alway like to read books from places I have visited.
I like the way it sounds when I read it, especially the beginning!
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I'm always eager to read books about detectives solving cases...and the interactions between them as they work is always enjoyable to me.
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Thanks for sharing this new-to-me book and author. Sounds like an engrossing read--hope you enjoy it.
Great post! I hope you like the book :)
Great setting and protagonist!
That's a great beginning. I can imagine her tension as being tailgated. LOVE the term: padvark.
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Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
Oh, this one sounds good! :)
This sounds interesting - I have to admit that I've never read anything by a S. African writer - I'm going to have to rectify this - here is my Friday meme
It sounds like the detective pulling rank from which she was demoted has guts.
Sounds like quite the thriller! And I love how she's taking charge (even though it's risky). Happy reading!
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