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A Bullet in the Back - The...

Who killed Koos de la Rey and who captured Christiaan de Wet?

Here’s a thrilling novel based on historical fact about ordinary men catapulted into uniform and driving their own cars into battle against an Afrikaner hero described as the world’s greatest guerrilla leader. Told from the points of view of D H Saker, founder of Saker’s garage, and Harm Oost, founder of Het Volk newspaper and head of De Wet’s bodyguard, the action follows battles and chases across the Union of South Africa

Price R195.00

A Feather’s Tale by...

A feather’s journey starts when it becomes detached from its source, the Blue Crane - South Africa’s National bird. Eleven-year-old author, Ammaarah, uses her imagination to describe the feather’s journey through the African savannah. The feather symbolizes the commonality of all the elements of nature: existence.

Where will the feather end up?

Price R210.00

Again

Again is a love story depicting a growing relationship between two people in their sixties, who are in the process of overcoming loss. Erin is a widow and Francis, a divorcee.

Still bruised by their pasts, they find each other in unlikely circumstances. Although different  people, both seek lightness, warmth and humour in their lives. Slowly and tentatively, they establish a connection which deepens despite initial doubts.

It is a story of loneliness, longing and letting go. It focuses on being open to new experiences and the healing, creative power of new love and human sexuality during one’s advanced years.

Price R280.00

Arrows of the Universe by...

Can place hold the secret to happiness? In his quest for a sanctuary away from the demands and pressures of Johannesburg, Justin Marshall buys land in the rugged lowveld wilderness, hoping that it will serve as a sanctuary for his daughter who has been left partially disabled due to his negligence – perhaps for himself too.

Price R320.00

Betrayed. A novel about...

Corruption in South Africa has reached epidemic levels and threatens the lives of all citizens. Global Financial Integrity (a research and advocacy organisation based in Washington DC) said in a report that South Africa had suffered an illegal outflow of R185-billion due to corruption in the public sector between 1994 and 2008. It is estimated that in 2009 government corruption totalled R70-billion (News24, 8 May 2012)

Price R149.00

Blaze - The Beginning...

This book is for both young and old who have a dream in their hearts and who want to see it happen. No matter your age, your past, your birthplace, your current circumstances, your temporary lack of money, your skin colour, your lack of formal education, your physical features and your past failures and disappointments, you can achieve your dreams. 

Price R130.00

Broken Basket by Francine Mann

‘BROKEN BASKET’ is the simple story of two young schoolgirls Thandi and Zanele, on the threshold of sexual self-discovery. When their relationship becomes more than just two friends sharing jokes or swopping homework, their secret is discovered with tragic consequences.

The book paints a dark picture of communities which fail to accept the reality of humankind and consider homosexuality to be a crime. When the ugly face of discrimination becomes the judge, the freedom to live one’s own truth is fatally compromised.

Price R180.00

Byrds and Bees - The Love...

This is the intriguing story of Myhan Byrd, one of the best female golfers and most photographed sportswoman in the world. Her life begins to unravel when she discovers that she and the man in the poster above her bed are more closely related than is comfortable.

The poster boy, Jamie, and his family's interaction with bees lead the two young people on a worldwide quest that uncovers dark secrets from their ancestors' past. Myhan and Jamie are confronted with moral issues that challenge their progressing relationships.

This compelling story will also challenge the reader on moral issues affecting modern society. 

Price R180.00

Chuck The Cheetah

Chuck was the fastest cheetah in the land but he was very arrogant and full of himself. This is a story about winning and losing gracefully and the disadvantages and dangers of being too proud.

Price R129.00

COPYCAT by Adѐle Thomas

International conspiracies in a riveting thriller: The murder of a student links two universities to the smuggling of Venetian Grossi coins and to academic conspiracy, with glimpses into the world of international artefact smuggling. Is the encounter between Stravros Vassilis and Delancey Storm on the exotic Greek island of Naxos purely co-incidental? And how does their relationship play out as the action moves between Greece and South Africa? Good and evil are at war within a university and, against great odds, Delancey’s doggedness to pursue the truth comes at a cost, endangering her life and pitting her against powerful enemies.

Price R195.00

Corrupting Virgins -...

After her body experiences the Blossom, the confused virgin Vuyi’s heart begins to burn with unquenchable and relentless passion. Her parents and the village practices compel her to travel to the Village of Virtue, where the fi re in her heart would be moulded and, thus, gain permission to reign as queen with the faithful.

Price R155.00