Description
Like Clockwork by Margie Orford is a South African crime thriller featuring journalist and profiler Dr Clare Hart as she investigates a series of brutal murders in Cape Town.
The story begins when a young woman is found murdered on the Sea Point promenade, drawing Clare into a complex and increasingly dangerous investigation. As more bodies are discovered, the case points toward a possible serial killer operating within Cape Town’s criminal underworld, including networks tied to human trafficking, pornography, and prostitution. As Clare delves deeper, the investigation becomes personal when it forces her to confront the traumatic history of her twin sister’s rape and the broader gang-related violence that has shaped her understanding of the city’s underbelly. The line between professional duty and personal vengeance begins to blur as she tries to uncover whether the murders are connected or part of a calculated game.
The novel combines crime investigation with psychological depth and social commentary on urban violence and exploitation.
