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Devil's Peak is a detective novel by Deon Meyer, published in 2007 in South Africa under the title Infanta, and it has been translated into English by K. L. Seeger.[1]
| Author | Deon Meyer |
|---|---|
| Original title | Infanta |
| Translator | K. L. Seeger |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Series | Benny Griessel Mysteries |
| Genre | Crime |
| Set in | 2007 |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stougton |
| Publication place | South Africa |
Published in English | 2007 |
| Pages | 409 |
| ISBN | 978-0-340-82265-4 (Eng. trans.) |
| Followed by | Thirteen Hours |
This novel begins a series of seven detective novels featuring Inspector Benny Griessel.
Plot summary
editThobela Mpayipheli is a former KGB agent who hangs up his boots to take care of his adopted son Pakamile. When he is killed, Thobela has only one thing on his mind: to do justice and hunt down all the child torturers across the country. Inspector Griessel, a notorious alcoholic, takes charge of the investigation but he must also deal with his family problems and with Christine, a recently met prostitute who fears for her child.
Adaptations
editThe Devil's Peak was adapted in 2023 as a five episode TV series for M-Net, with Hilton Pelser starring as Griessel.[2]
References
edit- ^ Lewin, Matthew (2007-07-20). "Bring me my assegai". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (September 8, 2022). "'Gentleman Jack' Producer Lookout Point Behind South African Adaptation Of 'Devil's Peak' With Expanded Media". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
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