Present Darkness A Novel
Present Darkness A Novel by Malla Nunn, published by Simon and Schuster on June 3, 2014, is a compelling entry in the Detective Emmanuel Cooper series. This 352-page novel is set against the backdrop of apartheid South Africa, where Detective Sergeant Emmanuel Cooper navigates a landscape fraught with corruption and moral dilemmas. As he prepares for a holiday in Mozambique, a shocking call disrupts his plans: a respected couple has been brutally attacked in their home, and the prime suspect is the son of his best friend, Zulu Detective Constable Samuel Shabalala.
In this narrative, readers will follow Cooper as he grapples with loyalty and the pursuit of justice amidst systemic indifference. The investigation leads him and his allies, including Dr. Daniel Zweigman, into the dangerous underbelly of Sophiatown, revealing a network of gangs and corrupt officials intent on preserving their power. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of crime and friendship, exploring themes of integrity and the quest for truth in a divided society.
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Set in the corrupt, unforgiving world of apartheid South Africa, this novel in the Detective Emmanuel Cooper series follows Cooper as he faces a test of loyalty and friendship.
Five days before Christmas, Detective Sergeant Emmanuel Cooper sits at his desk at the Johannesburg major crimes squad, ready for his holiday in Mozambique. A call comes in: a respectable white couple has been assaulted and left for dead in their bedroom. The couple’s teenage daughter identifies the attacker as Aaron Shabalala— the youngest son of Zulu Detective Constable Samuel Shabalala—Cooper’s best friend and a man to whom he owes his life.
The Detective Branch isn’t interested in evidence that might contradict their star witness’s story, especially so close to the holidays. Determined to ensure justice for Aaron, Cooper, Shabalala, and their trusted friend Dr. Daniel Zweigman hunt for the truth. Their investigation uncovers a violent world of Sophiatown gangs, thieves, and corrupt government officials who will do anything to keep their dark world intact.
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