Red Tide will be available in the US from April 15, 2025. Published by Catalyst Press as part of the Catalyst International Crime Series. "Red Tide proves it again - Irma Venter is world-class." |
excerpt & reviewsFrom the winner of the ATKV Prize for Best Suspense Fiction comes Red Tide...
Deep in the South African Karoo, a small desert town runs red with old grudges and deadly secrets. Three years after his niece is found dead the week of her wedding, Jaap Reyneke, a retired detective, is still doggedly looking for answers. Why was her body displayed so carefully, like a macabre art installation? Who erased all correspondence from her devices? But the townspeople of Carnarvon seem content to let dead bodies lie. Desperate for help, Jaap turns to Sarah Fourie, a convicted hacker seeking reprieve from her own demons. Together, they sniff out the truth of Janien's death, setting in motion a chain of events that will tear the town apart from within. "(Red Tide) has the capacity to ratchet up the pace notch by notch until you are unconsciously holding your breath. Expect to have an increased heart rate as you turn the pages." |