Weeping Waters
Weeping Waters by Karin Brynard, published by Europa Editions in 2018, is a compelling introduction to a series featuring a South African police detective. This edition, written in English and spanning 512 pages, follows Albertus Markus Beeslaar, a cop who has left behind his tumultuous life in Johannesburg for a quieter existence near the Kalahari Desert. However, his hopes for tranquility are quickly disrupted by the violent activities of a crime syndicate, forcing him to navigate the complexities of his new environment and the challenges of working with local officers.
In this narrative, Beeslaar faces the murder of a local artist and her adopted daughter, which ignites tensions within the community. As he collaborates with rookie cops Ghaap and Pyl, he confronts not only the intricacies of the investigation but also the underlying racial dynamics and conflicts among the townspeople. Weeping Waters delves into themes of mystery and crime, set against a backdrop that highlights the stark realities of rural life. This book sets the stage for a series rich in character development and suspenseful storytelling.
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First in the series starring a South African police detective: “[A] picturesque backdrop, cast of authentic characters, and knotty story line” (Publishers Weekly).
Shortlisted for the International Dagger Award and Winner of the University of Johannesburg Debut PrizeInsp.
Albertus Markus Beeslaar is a traumatized cop who has abandoned tough city policing and a broken relationship in Johannesburg for a backwater post on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. But his dream of rural peace is soon shattered by the repeated attacks of a brutally efficient crime syndicate, as he struggles to train and connect with rookie local cops Ghaap and Pyl, who resent his brusqueness and his old-school ways.
A beautiful and eccentric artist and her four-year-old adopted daughter are murdered on a local farm, and angry white farmers point to her enigmatic Bushman farm manager as a key suspect. Along with Ghaap and Pyl, Beeslaar is plunged into the intrigue and racial tensions of the community, and finds that violence knows no geographical or ethnic boundaries.
Weeping Waters marks the beginning of a great new series with a striking setting, a strong ensemble of characters, and suspenseful storylines.
“Brooding. Riveting. Brilliant.”–Deon Meyer, author of Blood Safari
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