Random Violence
  • Published: 15 March 2013
  • ISBN: 9781616952181
  • Imprint: Soho Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $22.99

Random Violence

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15 Mar 2013
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As P.I. Jade de Jong probes into the murder of a prosperous Johannesburg white and other recent car-jacking cases, a pattern begins to emerge, a pattern that goes back to her own father's murder and involves a vast and intricate series of crimes for profit.

In Johannesburg prosperous whites live in gated communities; when they exit their cars to open the gates, car-jackings are common. But seldom is the victim killed, much less shot twice, like Annette Botha. Piet Botha, the husband of the wealthy woman, is the primary suspect in his wife's murder.

Jade fled South Africa ten years ago after her father was killed. Now back in town, she offers to help her father's former assistant, Superintendent David Patel, with his investigation of this case. Under apartheid, Patel, of Indian descent, could never have attained his present position. But he is feeling pressure from his "old line" boss with respect to this investigation and fears lingering prejudice is at work.
  • Published: 15 March 2013
  • ISBN: 9781616952181
  • Imprint: Soho Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $22.99
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Praise for Random Violence

"A hard-edged first novel.... Even as Mackenzie captures Johannesburg's 'crazy boomtown energy,' she doesn't shy away from the rough stuff. None of which, it should be said, is quite rough enough to scare this remarkable new sleuth, whose future exploits should be worth watching."--The New York Times Book Review

"The plot has more than its fair share of nice twists, and Mackenzie does a superb job of making the reader care for her gutsy lead while offering a glimpse at life in South Africa after apartheid. Readers will wish Jade a long fictional career."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"South African writer Mackenzie has created a strong female character with amazing resilience, unusual friends, and incredible luck.... Gripping."--Library Journal, Starred Review

"At once brutal and beautiful, Random Violence leaves nothing to chance in hooking the reader."--Richmond Times Dispatch