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The police officer Mat Joubert lost everything. His wife died at a police intervention. Since then, he is not able to do his work anymore.
To boot, he gets a new head of department, which wants to get rid of Mat and additionally at the same time a mysterious series of murders starts which is terrifying the whole area around Cape Town. With a German gun from the early 19th century people are getting killed, which apparently don’t have anything to do with each other.
“Meyer creates an enjoyable character-driven crime story that gently tweaks some of the genre’s stereotypes. An appealing protagonist, a plot rich in detail, and a shocking conclusion make this a gripping read. Highly recommended.” – Ronnie H. Terpening in Library Journal
“The characters are multi-dimensional and their work and personal lives share the stage in a manner that brings them and the story to life.” - ArmChairInterviews.com
Regarding the author DEON MEYER:
In his novels, the South African, internationally celebrated and prize-winning author Deon Meyer sketches a country that is full of contrasts and beauty. In „Dead Before Dying“ Mat Joubert suffers from the trauma of the past – just like his country. At the same time he feels new life within him. In a painstaking struggle with his own sovereignty, the hero rises up and looks the future in the eye.
Deon Meyer was born in South Africa in 1958. He’s a rugby fan and Mozart aficionado – and a successful crime thriller author. He started writing as a journalist and published his first novel in 1994. Besides numerous international awards, twice over he has been honoured by the German Critics Award for Crime Fiction.
FACTS:
- Adaption of a bestselling novel/International coproduction
- Genre: Crime-Thriller
- Broadcast: TV
- Writer (novel): Deon Meyer
- Writer (Screenplay): Dominic Morgan, Matt Harvey
- Director: Oliver Schmitz
- Cast: Mat Joubert – Lars Mikkelsen