He has also written numerous scripts for television and film. Ikarus afrikaans edition kindle edition by deon meyer author format. Deon meyer shifts his focus between benna, the search for ernsts murderer, and the history of the wine farm. Here is a closer look at the first two books in benny griessel series. The screenplay of this book was therefore written by johann potgieter who finished in 2008. Set in a postapocalyptic world, it is different from his other writing, but as gripping as the other novels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Deon meyers books have attracted worldwide critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase. Icarus deon meyer uitgeverij aw bruna aw bruna uitgevers. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Another great deon meyer novel where does ikarus rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far.
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. Meyer has written a south african story for an international audience, and he has done it well. Bennie griessel 5 icarus, deon meyer 9789400508286. The dead body of the tech wiz behind an internet service that provides. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ikarus afrikaans edition.
His books have been published in 28 languages in more than 40 countries worldwide. Ikarus isbn 9780798169776 pdf epub deon meyer ebook. His books are translated into 27 languages wordwide. Aged fortysix, hes actually in a happy relationship with alexa barnard but almost immediately his tenuous hold on a life of normality is dealt a devastating blow when he is sent to a. His novels have since been translated into over 25 languages and he has won two prizes in france. Ikarus paperback by meyer deon isbn 079816977x isbn. Tess gerritsen, new york times bestselling author of playing with fire south african author deon meyers benny griessel series is one of the high points of contemporary crime fiction, and the fifth title, icarus, is his best yet. Discover book depositorys huge selection of deon meyer books online. Aug 16, 2012 discover book depositorys huge selection of deon meyer books online. Deon meyer is een schrijver waar ik al veel over had gehoord maar nooit een boek van had gelezen. Deon meyer, south africas preeminent crime fiction writer, is internationally acclaimed for his razorsedge thrillers, unforgettable characters, and nuanced portrayals of contemporary life in his native country. The first book he published, dead before dying, was awarded film rights. Click here to buy ikarus by deon meyer on paperback and find more of your favourite crimethrillers books in rarus online book store.
On 17 december a storm moving in from the atlantic uncovers a body buried in soft sand at blouberg, north of cape town, bound by plastic sheeting and twine. A former brand strategist for bmw motorcycles, he started writing fulltime in 2008. Ich habe mit dem buch aber einen niederlandischen urlauber beglucken konnen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A former journalist, advertising copywriter, internet manager and brand strategist, deon has published thirteen novels and two short story collections. A benny griessel novel benny griessel mysteries 9780802125514. Order of deon meyer books deon meyer is a south african author of crime thriller novels. Read ikarus by deon meyer available from rakuten kobo. Inspecteur bennie griessel heeft een flinke kluif aan zijn nieuwe zaak. Sa booksellers ikarus by deon meyer sa booksellers. The only thing found on the corpse is a dead iphone, but it doesnt take long.
Ikarus isbn 9780798169776 pdf epub deon meyer ebook ebookmall. Mar 01, 2015 icarus by south african author deon meyer, has a complex storyline cleverly interweaving three threads. Icarus by south african author deon meyer, has a complex storyline cleverly interweaving three threads. One of the short story series written by deon meyer is the benny grissel series which contains a total of five books. Literary evening with mike nicol and deon meyer at. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Tess gerritsen, new york times bestselling author of playing with fire south african author deon meyers benny griessel series is one of the high points of contemporary crime fiction, and the fifth title, icarus. South africas preeminent crime fiction writer, deon meyer is international. Deon meyer, deon myer, deon mayer, deon meyers books, deon meyer website, deon meyer home page, south africa, deon meyer author, crime author. Deon meyer is very wellknown in his home country but was unknown to me until i picked up his latest mystery. The company, as the name suggests, provides alibis for the cheating spouse.
K l seegers a week before christmas, a young photographer discovers a plasticwrapped corpse amidst the sand dunes north of cape town. About deon meyer is a south african crime fiction author and screenwriter. He has an honours degree from the university of the free state. In icarus, benny griessel falls off the sobriety wagon big time, and i came extremely close to saying goodbye to this book. Icarus features one of deon meyers regulars, captain benny griesel of the hawks as the directorate for priority crime investigations is widely known as. Finally translated from the afrikaans ikarus is deon meyers latest benny grissel mystery.
Named a best book of the year by the boston globe and financial times one of publishers weeklys best audiobooks of 2015. They all connect in the end, but its the deft unraveling of the threads that connect them that makes icarus such a great read. Sex, lies, and a lot of alcohol are the key elements in meyers cobra, 2014, etc. Deon regularly attends festivals and book events all over the world. Icarus features one of deon meyer s regulars, captain benny griesel of the hawks as the directorate for priority crime investigations is widely known as. In south african author meyers excellent fifth novel featuring benny griessel of cape towns directorate of priority crime investigations after. As i was too impatient to wait for the english translation i listened to ikarus in afrikaans. The narrator is excellent and makes the listeners feel like they are part of the story.
A brand new benny griessel novel the last hunt will be out in english and dutch in 2019, german and french in 2020. Deon meyers name on the cover is a guarantee of crime writing at its best. Born in 1958, deon meyer is one of south africas top thriller authors. This acclaimed book by deon meyer is available at in several formats for your ereader. See more ideas about books, thriller and crime fiction. Heres the full list, so you can get your book signed. Deon godfrey meyer is a south african thriller novelist, writing in afrikaans. The first novel in benny griessel series by deon meyer is the devils peak. Deon meyer is a south african crime fiction author and screenwriter. Ikarus ebook by deon meyer 9780798169783 rakuten kobo. Ikarus afrikaans edition kindle edition by meyer, deon. Ikarus by deon meyer, 9780798171144, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ikarus by deon meyer paperback, 2015 for sale online ebay. 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.
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