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One bloody word at a time

I write realistic crime fiction set in South Africa, mostly police procedurals, sometimes psychological thrillers. Every second Thursday you'll receive an inside view into how it all works as I'm writing my next book.

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“SAPS negotiators.”

“Ek wil nie hê jy moet nog iemand doodmaak nie.”

An exquisite secret

The idea

‘Everyone has a dark side.’

When death comes unexpectedly and violently, is it really better to go quickly, without suffering?

Elke woord kan ’n sneller wees

“Ek wil met Karla praat of ek skiet almal dood.”

Words, bloody words

Welcome to One bloody word at a time

Skimme en Spoorsoekers

Alles voel verkeerd hier

Donker Water

“Hierdie tou is jou lifeline. Jy los hom nie.”

Losprys

“Ek het jou seun. Moenie die polisie bel nie.”

Swartval

Die res van die wêreld bestaan nie hier nie

Skuldig

“Almal het ’n donker kant.”