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Discover the most gripping crime thriller of the year. Winner of the Joffe Books Prize. TRUST NO ONE.

Johannesburg, 1980s Apartheid South Africa.

Augustine flees her vengeful ex-boyfriend with nothing but her child and the clothes on her back, terrified he will find her.

Because she also possesses a dangerous secret.

One he will kill for. One he will never stop hunting her for.

But Augustine is rescued by a wealthy white housewife who takes pity on her, offering both employment and refuge. Or so she thinks.

It might seem that she is safe inside the walls of the prosperous Diamond family home, but outside her every move is watched. Her sanctuary has become her prison.

In this city, where trust is a rare commodity, Augustine has made a mistake that could cost her everything.

This absolutely gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of Deon Meyer, J.M. Coetzee, Chris Hammer, Jane Harper, Chris Whitaker or Paul Mendelson.

THE SETTING

In the heart of 1980s Johannesburg, where sprawling suburbs meet crime-ridden neighbourhoods, the line between privilege and poverty is razor-thin. The quiet, suburban streets hide dark secrets behind their pristine facades while the streets hum with tension.

©2022 Sam Genever (P)2025 Audible Ltd. Action & Adventure Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Africa
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It was so hard to follow who’s was who. And when it swapped between characters I just got lost.

It was so confusing

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I finished it but it was a struggle. Too many characters and I lost track of who was who. I'm still confused about the protagonist's daughter and wondering where she came from. Sorry. Not for me and I hated the accent.

Far too confusing

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Too many side plots with little significance, detracting from the main plot.
I found it very difficult to stay focused because the reader, albeit it a professional, sounded like a Baptist preacher on the verge of tears throughout.

Plot needs streamlining and reader needs guidance

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One of the few times I've given up on a book. Although I was enjoying the narrators voice, the story didn't hold my attention and I decided life's too short to persevere with this.

i gave up

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Ok story, good narration but ending was very confusing and very disappointing which made the hours of listening a waste of time.

ending very disappointing

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