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Icarus

Benny Griessel, Book 5

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Icarus

By: Deon Meyer
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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About this listen

A gripping new Benny Griessel thriller from one of the world's finest crime writers.

When Captain Benny Griessel is called in to investigate a multiple homicide, it pushes him close to his breaking point. A former friend and detective colleague has shot his wife and two daughters then killed himself. Benny wants out - out of his job, his home, and his relationship with his singer girlfriend, Alexa. He moves into a hotel and starts drinking again.

But his help is required to investigate a high-profile murder of a graphic designer and MD of a new tech start-up whose body was discovered buried in the sand dunes north of Cape Town. Can Benny pull together the strands of his life in time to catch the killer?

©2015 Deon Meyer (P)2015 Hodder & Stoughton Action & Adventure Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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Would you listen to Icarus again? Why?

Yes - gripping storyline

What other book might you compare Icarus to, and why?

not sure - just a good mystery and suspense

What about Saul Reichlin’s performance did you like?

Good performance by Saul Reichlin

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Winelands .........

Any additional comments?

No

Best ever

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Brilliant 3d characters and a woven storyline that builds to a great twist & ending.

I can't get enough of South African writers and books. Deon has established himself as one of South Africa's best and indeed one of the world's best.

Great narration from Saul. Great book!!

Can't get enough of Deon Meyer

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I listened to this in four sessions, including a "late nighter". Brilliant story, slightly marred by Benny's relapses into alcoholism which I find tedious and not believable. Maybe just too close to home? Anyway, highly recommended. I did read the other reviews before I bought this and thoroughly sympathise with those who found that the 2 part download thing didn't work it must have been a cutting experience. Shame on Audible for not fixing it. I listened on the phone app which works fine.

Very enjoyable

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Brilliant story and exceptionally well read. Deon Meyer and Saul Reichlin - a dynamic combination! Read it and keep.

His best yet.

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Love the South African setting. Great characterisation of diverse South Africans. Would recommend this read to anyone who wants an entertaining light read set in Cape Town.

Great Read!

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Would you consider the audio edition of Icarus to be better than the print version?

We don't know. Why don't we know if Benna can solve the crime and salve his soul? Because Part Two will NOT DOWNLOAD. After phone calls and emails this problem is still on-going. I have given up and bought the hardback - because Benny Griessel is worth it!

Would you recommend Icarus to your friends? Why or why not?

Buy the hardback - don't download until it is sure that both part one and two will work!

What does Saul Reichlin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Everything! No one can roll their 'R's better than Saul Reichlin.

Any additional comments?

AUDIBLE - SORT OUT THE PROBLEM

Will Benna make it through the crisis?

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Deon Meyer has done it again. Lots of interesting characters, well described, many a plot twist. Superb writing which puts you right there on the spot . Saul Reichlin was first class as narrator.

Another excellent thriller.

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I absolutely loved this book & have the 'finished a great book & am at a loose end Blues'.
I have read all Deon Meyer's books and this has been my favourite. Very good story, good yarn - no snipers, chases or anything too frenetic, just very good story.

As always the descriptions of Cape Town & surrounds are very evocative.

Saul Reichlin's narration wonderful. As a homesick expat South African I savoured the South African accents.

I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Fantastic story

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What would have made Icarus better?

If the download had been the 13 hours it should have been, instead of the 7.5 it is. Customer services have been aware of the problem for 10 days now and it's still not fixed, but the title is still on sale.

Would you ever listen to anything by Deon Meyer again?

Not from Audible, I've cancelled my membership

What didn’t you like about Saul Reichlin’s performance?

It was only 7.5 hours long

You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?

It made me cancel my membership.so yes.

Any additional comments?

How can it take over 10 days to fix a faulty title?

Don't buy, it's faulty

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I downloaded this for my blind father who loves Meyer books and only got 9:58 seconds for my money. Not cool Amazon - he was VERY disappointed!!
I don't know how to go about getting this fixed.😤

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