 POP-splat
A modern South African
novel by Ian Martin
A prominent businessman is shot to death
in a hijacking — killed for a car. Is it just another
day in sunny South Africa, or is something bigger at play?
For Matt Dreyer the death of his father seems like murdermost
foul. This doped-up Hamlet of the 21st century is apsychologically
disturbed young student trapped in a violent, uncaring world
that is ultimately doomed to collapse. His mad obsession
totrack down his father’s murderers drives him to
overcome depression, the treachery of friends and attempts
on his life. He must have revenge, no matter how ghastly
the price to be paid.
From the obscene suburb of
Constantia to the debauchery of RhodesUniversity in grimy
old Grahamstown, POP-splat races along at breakneck speed
until the final blood-drenched scene is played out. Intelling
“the disgusting story of Matt Dreyer’s short
life” IAN MARTIN looks at today’s South Africa
through cynical eyes and uses his unique brand of sick humour
to satirize a sick society. |
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Genre: thriller / social
satire
Length: 183 pages
Recommended retail price: R160.00
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