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Present Darkness

By: Malla Nunn
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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Five days before Christmas, Detective Sergeant Emmanuel Cooper sits at his desk at the Johannesburg major crimes squad, ready for his holiday in Mozambique. A call comes in: A respectable white couple has been assaulted and left for dead in their bedroom. The couple’s teenage daughter identifies the attacker as Aaron Shabalala - the youngest son of Zulu Detective Constable Samuel Shabalala - Cooper’s best friend and a man to whom he owes his life. The Detective Branch isn’t interested in evidence that might contradict their star witness’s story, especially so close to the holidays.

Determined to ensure justice for Aaron, Cooper, Shabalala, and their trusted friend Dr. Daniel Zweigman hunt for the truth. Their investigation uncovers a violent world of Sophiatown gangs, thieves, and corrupt government officials who will do anything to keep their dark world intact.

©2014 Malla Nunn (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Historical Mystery

Critic Reviews

"Historical hindsight may make readers a bit more self-congratulatory about recognizing the evils of apartheid, but it won’t help them see around the curves Nunn has plotted or rise above her insight into the enduring dilemmas of her separate-and-unequal world." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"A disturbing book with a morally compelling hero." ( Booklist)
"Gripping and thoughtful...Nunn brilliantly combines character and fair play clues." ( Publishers Weekly)
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A good story needs a talented narrator to bring it to life and keep the listener fully engaged. Rupert Degas always achieves this, never disappoints. His accents are convincing, his expression authentic and his own voice so easy to listen to.

Versatile narrator, Rupert Degas.

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Malla Nunn just gets better and better. Sophia town and people from Emmanuel's past, contrasted with the velt, are great settings.

tightly written and edited, superbly performed

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A fast-paced, slight but enjoyable book made wonderful by Rupert Degas. This man is the most extraordinary reader. More of this - and more of the Ketty Jay!

Degas!

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Throughly enjoyed the first three books read by Humphrey Bower!! When something works so well I do not understand why it needs changing. Halfway through this book and probably will not listen to the end because the narration is so bad. Waste of money!!

What happened to Humphrey

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