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Published Sep 2011
400 pages
Genre: Thrillers
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Lemmer’s first rule is: "Don’t get involved". A highly skilled bodyguard with a violent, criminal past, he has settled into a quiet life in Loxton, South Africa, where the rural tranquility has helped to calm his explosive temper. But when a wealthy farmer asks for his help in smuggling a pair of rare black rhinos out of Zimbabwe (where they are murdered for their horns), he has a hard time saying no. Before he knows it, Lemmer is on a small airplane, zipping across the border, an airsickness bag in his hand and a military-grade shotgun at his feet. Soon, he will regret the trip very much.
In Trackers, internationally-acclaimed thriller writer Deon Meyer expertly weaves together Lemmer’s story with a missing person investigation and the machinations of a top intelligence agency. Wielding a phenomenal cast of characters, Meyer delves deep into the people, the breathtaking landscapes, and the politics and problems of this fascinating country. A #1 best-seller in South Africa, Trackers is an insightful novel that will take your breath away.
"Starred Review. This powerhouse read, which captures the many facets of modern South Africa, should be the American breakthrough book this talented author deserves." - Publishers Weekly
"Starred Review. With a fine eye for detail, an unflattering image of South African culture, and clear sympathy for the downtrodden, Meyer still never loses his focus on page-turning suspense and riveting mystery. Highly recommended." - Library Journal
"Starred Review. A first-rate thriller; a touch slow to get going, but hard to apply the brakes to once it gets rolling." - Kirkus
"Starred Review. Meyer has few equals when it comes to combining biting social critique and riveting action scenes." - Booklist
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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.
After military duty and studying at the Potchefstroom University, he joined Die Volksblad, a daily newspaper in Bloemfontein as a reporter. Before becoming a full-time crime author in 2009 he also worked as press liaison, advertising copywriter, creative director, Internet strategist, and brand consultant. Deon completed an honours degree in History (UFS), and an MA in Creative Writing at the US.
In 1994 he published his first Afrikaans novel, which has not been translated. All later novels have been translated into a total of 27 languages.
Deon lives near Cape Town.
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