Girls are disappearing in Botswana. The rumor is they're being harvested for muti, a witch doctor's potion traditionally derived from plants and animals - and which, some believe, can be made more potent by adding human remains. Detective David "Kubu" Bengu joins the investigation with the police force's newest detective - and only woman - Samantha Khama, for whom the case is personal. Soon one girl's father, convinced that his daughter's death is linked to the recent popularity of a political candidate, takes the law into his own hands. After the father flees, what Kubu and Samantha find in the politician's home confirms their worst fears: muti containing human DNA is real. Now Kubu and Samantha are thrust into a harrowing race to stop a serial killer or killers - and those who would pay for their special, lethal muti.
By:
Michael Stanley Imprint: Harper Collins Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 135mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 393g ISBN:9780062221520 ISBN 10: 0062221523 Pages: 320 Publication Date:30 April 2013 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Deadly Harvest: Detective Kubu #4
These darker, grittier entries featuring the portly and perceptive Detective Kubu blend intricate plotting and a compelling cast. -- Booklist
Short-listed for Thriller Awards (Paperback Original) 2014