First line in the book: I swung the sledgehammer in a lazy rhythm.
What this book is about (taken from the blurb):
Lemmer is a freelance bodyguard for Body Armor, a personal security company in South Africa. Lean, angry, violent, he is way down on the price list where the bargains are to be found.
Emma le Roux wants to find her missing brother, who supposedly died twenty years ago. Le Roux is convinced she saw him on the news a few days ago as a suspect in the recent killing of a witch doctor and four poachers. She hires Lemmer to watch her back when she goes looking for answers.
As le Roux and Lemmer look for clues in the Lowveld, it becomes clear someone wants to keep them in the dark. Someone who will go to any lengths to stop them asking questions. When they are attacked and almost killed, Lemmer decides to go after whoever is hunting them - against all odds.
Apart from the entertaining thriller which I have enjoyed reading, I have also enjoyed reading about South Africa's wilderness, society, land struggles, history and ecology especially the critically endangered vultures and their dwindling numbers. Meyer's observations of people and their exploiting nature are unashamedly accurate. There is no doubt there are things in the book that make me think. Meyer is a genius. Blood Safari is a winning read and I cannot stress this enough. Do read it.
Just look at this awesome photos (courtesy of Deon Meyer's website) related to the book.
Rating: 5/5
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