Sibanda and the Night Adder — C.M. Elliott

A new Detective Inspector Sibanda whodunnit is one of life's greatest pleasures!Two murders occur in Gubu village, hours apart, embroiling Detective Inspector Sibanda, Sergeant Ncube and Miss Daisy in the murky world of blood diamonds. Before long, Sibanda is on the run, accused of the murders. He escapes to the wilderness. Pursued by the armed and threatening CIO and an assortment of government agents, he is forced to survive in the dangerous environment of wild animals and wilder weather. Sibanda heads north to Victoria Falls. His many murder suspects are gathered there. He must use all his cunning and legendary detection skills to find the real killer and clear his name. Can he outwit the government forces? Will he catch the murderer and restore his reputation? To add to his woes, family pressure compels him to breaks up with Berry Barton, the love of his life. Will heartbreak cloud his judgement? PRAISE FOR C.M. ELLIOTTThe crime thriller is oiled with CM Elliot's razor-sharp wit and dramatic chase sequences which read like a Hollywood action blockbuster. A well plotted, fast paced, crime thriller, with sharper twists and turns than the Zambezi River. The suspense and intrigue will have you turning pages till the very end. I highly recommend it. Sue Nyathi, author Elliott plots murder, diamonds and hyenas with skill, but it is the humour that runs throughout that entrances and enhances the dastardly plot. Read it! Jenny Crwys Williams, author & broadcasterSleek and drop dead intelligent - detective Jabulani Sibanda is back at last. He's seeking diamonds and murderers in the African bush that he loves, understands and uses to track and evade villains. Breath-taking and... hilarious.Sue Grant-Marshall, author & journalist