Cobra – Deon Meyer

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Cobra by Deon Meyer, translated by K.L. Seegers, is the fourth thrilling book in the Benny Griessel series. Set in the picturesque yet perilous landscapes of South Africa, this gripping crime novel delves into the tense intersection of crime, politics, and international intrigue. When a famous English mathematician is kidnapped, and his two bodyguards are brutally murdered in the wine country near Cape Town, it quickly becomes apparent that this is no ordinary crime. The cryptic clue of engraved spitting cobra heads on the shell cases suggests the involvement of a professional hitman known as the Cobra.

Meanwhile, a small-time thief, trying to make ends meet by stealing wallets, unknowingly steals something far more dangerous than he anticipated—putting himself directly in the path of the Cobra. With the deadly assassin now targeting him, and the stolen item key to an international crisis, the thief’s actions set off a chain of events that threatens to bring chaos to the country. As Benny Griessel and his elite team work tirelessly to track the Cobra and the thief, they must race against time to prevent a catastrophe. Full of twists, suspense, and explosive action, Cobra is a thrilling ride through South Africa’s complex social and criminal landscape.