Leo

the thrilling new novel from the author of major Netflix series Heart of the Hunter

By: Deon Meyer, KL Seegers - translator

Narrated by: Peter Noble

**WINNER OF THE AKTV PRIZE FOR BEST AFRIKAANS THRILLER OF 2024**

GRIESSEL AND CUPIDO ARE EXPECTING A QUIET LIFE

Detectives Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido remain on duty in beautiful Stellenbosch, but run-of-the-mill police work in a leafy university town famed for its vineyards is a far cry from their previous life in Cape Town fighting crime at the highest level. For now, Benny has more pressing things to worry about - it's the countdown to his wedding day on 12 June.

BUT THE PEACE IS ABOUT TO BE SHATTERED

When a student is found dead on a mountain trail, and the key suspect, a local businessman, is found murdered in what looks like a professional hit delivering a message - suffocated by fast-action filler foam sprayed down his throat - Griessel and Cupido both know this the work of professionals.
Benny also knows he needs a cool head to untangle this web of deceit, and to manage the incessant pressure. He needs to stay calm, focused - and sober. And it all needs to be wrapped up by 12 June.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING. AND CHAOS IS COMING...

Praise for Deon Meyer:
'One of the best crime writers on the planet' Mail on Sunday
'Storytelling at its best' Michael Connelly
'One of the giants of crime fiction' El Mundo
'Crime writing at its best' Tess Gerritsen
'Up there with the best in the world' The Times

Reader reviews:
'A commendable book, in a fantastic setting, by an excellent author'
'You can always depend on Deon for a good read and this is tough, raw and exciting'
'Simply brilliant!©2024 Deon Meyer

Critic reviews

Meyer expertly interlaces his main narrative threads in shrewd and unpredictable ways, remaining one step ahead of readers as he ushers the plot to a rollicking conclusion. This intelligent page-turner confirms Meyer's reputation as a master of the police procedural

Meyer draws from South Africa's recent political turmoil in this 8th Benny Griessel procedural, expertly crafting parallel plots that explore binding loyalty... Meyer blends riveting plots at the perfect moment here: a series standout

Perspective shifts early and often in the narrative, but Meyer toggles seamlessly from one to the next, deftly tying all three storylines together in a timely fashion

Meyer's eighth Griessel and Cupido book makes demands of the reader, but ones that get rewarded

Meyer delivers another top-notch thriller out of South Africa

Crime fiction doesn't get any better (George Easter)

With blistering set pieces, a keen eye for dialogue - Meyer weaves a dramatic and powerful narrative with a vivid backdrop that is literary escapism at its absolute zenith

The intrique

Great storyline, kept me hooked throughout. Bit of a blunt inconclusive, hasty end…. Feels like its left with some loose ends?

As always a compelling story BUT a really MEDIOCRE NARRATOR - accents shocking, - kinda spoilt the book

Poor narrator - good story / what happened to Reichlen the guy who has narrated previous Deon Meyer books - he was superb

Another outstanding novel from Deon Meyer

A brilliantly authentic performance of Leo. I didn’t want it to end but also desperate to see how it came together. At the end I was left wanting a little more… Is it too soon to ask when the next book comes out?

The entire story

Authenticity of the entire story and factual portrayal of characters and events making it real to read.

I miss Saul. RIP

Middle of the road Bennie and Vaughn tale. A lot of loose ends like in real life. Tau is a handful.

As much as I don’t mind Peter Noble in general, it was strange to not have Saul narrating. It changed a lot of the personalities we’ve come to know and love and Peter’s characters sometimes sound the same so you’re not always sure who’s talking. Also, he uses a lot of the same voices from the other Deon Meyer he narrates (Fever), so I kept expecting a cross over. It doesn’t help that many of the middle of nowhere places in this book also appear frequently in Fever. So all of that kind of ruined it for me.