Literary evening with mike nicol and deon meyer at. The television adaptation of internationally acclaimed author deon meyers crime novel trackers marks the beginning of a new era in highend african storytelling. Have you noticed that deon meyers name pops up everywhere in afrikaans literature. Political thriller trackers, one of world famous south african author deon meyers most popular books, has been adapted for the screen. Deon meyers new tv drama that will premiere on south african tv on 27 october at 20. This makes clear that i am lagging behind about 20 years. Deon meyer, deon myer, deon mayer, deon meyers books, deon meyer website, deon meyer home page, south africa, deon meyer author, crime author, author, south african author. Written by deon meyer, audiobook narrated by jennifer woodburn, peter noble. If youve listened to books by deon meyer before, how does this one compare.
Following the twohour pilot, there will be four weekly onehour episodes. Deon regularly attends festivals and book events all over the world. Deon meyer is a south african crime thriller write who has fun in writing. Written by rising south africas thrillers author deon meyer, the devils peak is a suspense gripping book about forgiveness, revenge along with the race to arrest trained killer. This is the second book by the south african writer deon meyer that i have read. The series promised to be a truly south african production, telling a unique african story, based on the book of the same name called spoor in the original afrikaans by one of the continents most prolific bestselling authors, deon meyer. Deon meyer, deon myer, deon mayer, deon meyers books, deon meyer website, deon meyer home. Get instant access to thousands of the best series, movies, kids shows. The first book he published, dead before dying, was awarded film rights. Deon meyer was born in paarl in 1958 and holds a masters degree in creative writing. South africas deon meyer is the author of more than a dozen bestselling. Deon meyer was born in the south african town of paarl in the winelands of the western cape in 1958, and grew up in klerksdorp, in the gold mining region of northwest province. Adam hamdy, author of pendulum fever bears comparison with landmarks in the genre such as the stand. His books have been published in 28 languages in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Deon godfrey meyer is a south african thriller novelist, writing in afrikaans. Here mr meyer steps into the realm of science fiction. Cape town also known as mat joubert is a south africangerman produced tvseries based on the novel dead before dying by author deon meyer. The magnificent rovos rail train on its way through the ceres mountains, from cape town to johannesburg. Do i have to read deon s books in a specific sequence. Rights in his titles are sold in 30 territories and 28 languages and many of his books have been optioned for film. So, if you want to read them in the right sequence, start from the bottom up. I have read most of deon meyer s books translated into english and definitely plan to read more. Intrigue, suspense, and drama abound in the heart of cape town in new local drama trackers, based on the book by deon meyer. Whos who in deon meyers new series trackers sapeople. A brand new benny griessel novel the last hunt will be out in english and dutch in 2019, german and french in 2020.
Bean will play griessel, a man with serious issues including being a recovering alcoholic. I absolutely enjoy deon meyers style of writing which is filled with suspense and simultaneously entertaining. The movie rights to heart of the hunter have been sold to jungle media. Did simon vance do a good job differentiating all the characters. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
His books have attracted worldwide critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase. Story is a universal language, says trackers creator. Deon meyers stunning standalone postapocalyptic thriller, fever, has. Now i have turned to devils peak, a book published in english in 2008.
Deon meyer is a masterful writer and has created a stunning epic that brims with emotion. Nov 04, 2019 the sixpart series is based on deon meyer s book of the same name. 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. The books are about benny griessel, a cape town detective in the serious and violent crimes unit. Deon meyers trackers hits mnet this weekend and heres.
To get a book signed, youll have to attend a signing. Please note that we no longer offer a mail order service. The sixth in deon meyers detective benny griessel mysteries, the last hunt, splits its timeand chaptersbetween griessels investigation of a murder aboard a luxury train and the recruitment of former revolutionary daniel darret to assassinate a corrupt south african. Ill shoot one policeman every day, until you arrest the murderer of hanneke sloet, says the email to the south african police services. I struggled a bit with dead at daybreak until about the middle and then it took off and i became quite mesmerized until the end. You complete order of deon meyer books in publication order and chronological order. The crown writer ed hemming has been brought on board to write the script for the tv series, which will be set in the near future about a relationship between a father and son after a fever has wiped. Deon meyer is a writer and producer, known for durban poison 20, hunting emma 2017 and broken darkness 2017. In english, that roughly translates to delicious which is an apt description for this fast paced, tightly woven plot that author deon meyer has produced. Written by deon meyer, audiobook narrated by simon vance. Sep 05, 2017 fever is one of the best books of the year. Political intrigue, smugglers, assassins, romance trackers has it all.
This author is wellloved among crime fiction readers but i was under the impression his stories were all action and no character exploration. Trackers, the uniquely south african crime series based on the book by deon meyer, premiered on mnet 101, dstv now and showmax on sunday, 27 october 2019. One button 15 links for downloading the book dead at daybreak in all. According to deadline, bean is going to be a part of three films based on south african novelist deon meyer s devils peak trilogy. Deon meyer is an awardwinning, internationally acclaimed fiction writer. The last hunt a benny griessel novel read book online. Jul, 2010 south african crimewriter, deon meyer, talks about writing in his native language, afrikaans, and the art of translation. Browse audiobooks written by deon meyer sorted by best. Deon meyer is the internationally acclaimed, prizewinning author of ten thrillers including cobra, seven. He has also written numerous scripts for television and film.
Publishing in afrikaans, his books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Deon meyer does an excellent job of developing a whole range of characters who are affected by the changes in south africa in different ways. Here is a closer look at the first two books in benny griessel series. This movie is as untrustworthy as the book it is based on. Ive only read one of meyer s books in this series and am glad i ventured back as this one was far better. Deon meyer is a south african crime fiction author and screenwriter. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The screenplay of this book was therefore written by johann potgieter who finished in 2008. You may like to read deon meyer if you enjoy authors such as. Benny griessel is in devils peak, thirteen hours, 7 days, cobra and icarus. One of the short story series written by deon meyer is the benny grissel series which contains a total of five books. Fever is a departure from his usual genre of crime thriller.
He has also written many scripts for a number of films and television. Thirteen hours by deon meyer 2011, paperback for sale. The mystery, thrills, and action kept me riveted to every page. When a cold case dossier lands on captain benny griessels desk, he and his partner vaughn cupido, fellow member of the hawks elite police unit in south africa. Deon meyer is the internationally acclaimed, prizewinning author of twelve thrillers, including the woman in the blue cloak, fever, icarus, cobra, seven days, and the barry awardwinning thirteen hours. Washington post, on cobra deon meyer s name on the cover is a guarantee of crime writing at its best. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The sixpart series is based on deon meyers book of the same name. Meyers novel, fever, has been published all over the world, including by hodder in the uk. Seven secrets of wealth preservation in the coming chaos touches on many economic and. The series is produced by german company allinproduction, whose head annette reeker bought rights 5 years before starting the production. Two counties, one murder, a plot to kill a president and two detectives all come together in author deon meyers new book the last hunt out tuesday, april 7th from grove atlantic.
Deon meyers thirteen hours is a taut and finely written police thriller set in cape town. At the time of writing this, thirteen hours is the only meyer book ive read, but that is definitely about to change. South african writer deon meyer photographed in lyon, france, in 2012. This time span however did not turn me into a time. Thirteen hours proves he should be on everyones reading list. Thirteen hours is a realtime novel, describing the events of one day, from 5. The story is set in the near future, where narrator nico storm and his visionary father, willem, have the fever, an airborne aidsrelated virus that has wiped out much of the worlds population. That is because he is considered the master of afrikaans crime fiction. Dead at daybreak by deon meyer pdf free download ebook. The series, trackers, is based off the popular deon meyer book source.
Sep 05, 2017 the book is part ecological warning, part thriller it is revealed up front that willem will be murdered, but the culprit and circumstances arent clear until much later, part adventure saga the survivors face repeated battles with a murderous band of looters known as the ktm, and part comingofage story, as nico grows into a warrior and meets the love of his life when a new fever survivor, sofia bergman, arrives at the compound. Tiny, the central character in that book, has a recurring role in this book as well. Deon meyer writes hardhitting crime fiction, some of which feature retired alcoholic policeman bennie griesse. Traditional books or e books, from all the usual internet book dealers like apples ibook store, amazon, or sas exclusive books or takealot. Seegers translator, audiobook narrated by simon vance. Each sleeper carriage, 22 metres long, accommodates five pullman suites at 7 m. Goodreads we are the leading african storyteller on our continent, and this deal is a fantastic way to diversify programming for our subscribers across africa, says yolisa. His books have been published in 28 languages in more than 40 countries world. And thobela, a giant of a man in search of redemption, is a wonderful hero. Thomas perry fever is one of the best books of the year. Until hes caught embezzoling his music artists money. It weaves together different storylines about black rhinos, the cia, diamond smuggling, organised crime and a terrorist plot to. Tess gerritsen, new york times bestselling author of playing with fire, on icarus.
Deon meyer retired from his day job as a consultant on brand strategy for bmw motorrad tobe a fulltime author. Michael connelly thirteen hours has breathtaking suspense, psychological understanding, and one of the most inspiring detectives ever. Benny griessel afrikaans audiobooks listen to the full. Panafrican television network mnet and two global broadcasting giants are joining forces to take this uniquely south african political thriller to the world.
He lives in durbanville in south africa with his wife and children. The last hunt is a fulllength, satisfying, twistingandturning thriller featuring deon meyers beloved investigative duo, benny griessel and vaughn cupido. The mid range rating is partially due to the matreila he had to read this time out. Initially i would have given it three stars, but when the pace picked i changed my mind. His books are translated into 27 languages worldwide. Deon meyer is a writer and producer, known for durban poison 20, hunting emma 2017 and broken. Dead at daybreak by deon meyer goodreads share book. The first book in the series, devils peak, was published in 2004, followed by thirteen hours in 2009 and 7 days in 2011. He has so far over the years done more than ten books and a total of two short story series. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Deon meyer is a south african author of crime thriller novels. A former journalist, advertising copywriter, internet manager and brand strategist, deon has published thirteen novels and two short story collections. In south africa two members of the elite hawks police unit, benny griessel and vaughn capido, are given a cold case involving the death and maybe murder of johnson johnson, an excop.
Deon meyers bestselling fever spreads to many shores blake. Details about all other territories and translations will be announced as soon we have news. My first deon meyer book, thirteen hours was a huge discovery for me. Meyer excels in his descriptions of the urban and natural landscapes. Heres the full list, so you can get your book signed. Deon meyers novel is a fatherson story set in south africa. It weaves together different storylines about black rhinos, the cia, diamond smuggling, organised crime and a. From rising south african thriller writer deon meyer, a gripping suspense novel about revenge, forgiveness, and the race to catch a trained killer.
Best known for his detective thrillers, meyer icarus, 2015, etc. Uk production outfit sid gentle has bought the television rights to deon meyers bestselling postapocalyptic novel, fever. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Authors similar to deon meyer goodreads share book. Trackers is an ambitious book into which readers will delve with delight. The first novel in benny griessel series by deon meyer is the devils peak. Sean bean to star in devils peak trilogy based on deon meyer. Plus, it has a killer cast and the expertise of an international production and distribution team.
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