More than a decade after the end of Apartheid, ex-gun-runners Mace Bishop and Pylon Buso are trying to settle down to a comfortable Cape existence. But when an old contact calls in a favour, they become embroiled once again in the country's violent underworld of crime and corruption - and with the lethal Islamist organisation PAGAD. A gripping tale of narcotics, arms-dealing and international intrigue, PAYBACK heralds the arrival of a major new crime-writing talent.
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'Compelling . . . terrific dialogue, and Nicol's Cape Town is cool, dangerous, full of humour and very far from its touristy image . . . paints a vivid portrait of the moral confusion of post-apartheid society. If Deon Meyer is still the king of South African crime fiction, Mike Nicol is a clear heir apparent, not too far behind.'
Marcel Berlins, The Times
'This is not just superb genre writing: it is superb writing, period . . . Read Mike Nicol now, before everyone else starts telling you how wonderful he is'
John Connolly
'Mike Nicol is the rapidly rising star of South African crime fiction. His novels have everything I love about the genre in just the right amount: shady characters, twists, turns, murder, mayhem, humour, wonderful dialogue, white-knuckle pace and lots of authentic Cape Town colour.' Deon Meyer
'Watch out Elmore Leonard, here comes Mike Nicol, who scores 10/10 for this gritty, fast-paced thriller about revenge ... Payback has it all: murder, sex, drugs, crooked cops, greedy developers and revenge ... Nicol has captured perfectly the dark underbelly of life in Cape Town. Payback is so realistic you can almost taste the dagga and smell the cordite after the bombs explode ... You won t be able to put it down until you ve read the last line.' Southern Mail Read of the Week
'The dialogue is brilliant, the writing too, and Payback has perhaps the coolest ending one is likely to find anywhere' Mail and Guardian
'Exceptional ... Nicol is a talent deserving a wide international recognition'The Weekender
'A heady mix, and Nicol stirs it with vigour, inventiveness [and] wit ... Payback is a great read, pacy, cool, hard-bitten and hard-hitting. The laconic, street-smart style is so convincingly laid-back that it may blind readers to the artistry of the writing, which is taut and economical'Sunday Independent
'In the top rung of South African fiction writers ... Nicol s clipped dialogue and sparse, high-impact prose recalls that of revered American recluse Cormac McCarthy' The Citizen
'South Africa joins the hard-boiled stakes, and in a wondrous dazzling humorous novel. Imagine Elroy joining forces with Chester Himes, Coffin Ed, and Gravedigger, throw in the spectacular landscape of South Africa, and you ll get some sense of this wild and daring novel. One prays this is the first in a series if Tom Sharpe wrote mystery, this would be it.' Ken Bruen
'World class . . . pace, wonderful characters and brilliant dialogue'
Elle --**
Marcel Berlins, The Times
'This is not just superb genre writing: it is superb writing, period . . . Read Mike Nicol now, before everyone else starts telling you how wonderful he is'
John Connolly
'Mike Nicol is the rapidly rising star of South African crime fiction. His novels have everything I love about the genre in just the right amount: shady characters, twists, turns, murder, mayhem, humour, wonderful dialogue, white-knuckle pace and lots of authentic Cape Town colour.' Deon Meyer
'Watch out Elmore Leonard, here comes Mike Nicol, who scores 10/10 for this gritty, fast-paced thriller about revenge ... Payback has it all: murder, sex, drugs, crooked cops, greedy developers and revenge ... Nicol has captured perfectly the dark underbelly of life in Cape Town. Payback is so realistic you can almost taste the dagga and smell the cordite after the bombs explode ... You won t be able to put it down until you ve read the last line.' Southern Mail Read of the Week
'The dialogue is brilliant, the writing too, and Payback has perhaps the coolest ending one is likely to find anywhere' Mail and Guardian
'Exceptional ... Nicol is a talent deserving a wide international recognition'The Weekender
'A heady mix, and Nicol stirs it with vigour, inventiveness [and] wit ... Payback is a great read, pacy, cool, hard-bitten and hard-hitting. The laconic, street-smart style is so convincingly laid-back that it may blind readers to the artistry of the writing, which is taut and economical'Sunday Independent
'In the top rung of South African fiction writers ... Nicol s clipped dialogue and sparse, high-impact prose recalls that of revered American recluse Cormac McCarthy' The Citizen
'South Africa joins the hard-boiled stakes, and in a wondrous dazzling humorous novel. Imagine Elroy joining forces with Chester Himes, Coffin Ed, and Gravedigger, throw in the spectacular landscape of South Africa, and you ll get some sense of this wild and daring novel. One prays this is the first in a series if Tom Sharpe wrote mystery, this would be it.' Ken Bruen
'World class . . . pace, wonderful characters and brilliant dialogue'
Elle --**
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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For those of you familiar with Cape Town then this is the thriller for you. The story is set in the city and there are many references to places, street names and cafes that any Capetonian or visitor will be familiar with. 'Payback' is the first of a trilogy by Mike Nicol featuring two guys who run a security service but whose backgrounds are in gun running. Plenty of material to work with there. The writing is a little staccato at times but it's punchy with a gritty reality. I gave this book four stars because the second in the series (Killer Country)is even better and deserves five. I am eagerly awaiting the publication of the final book
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A. L. Mills
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Riveting story line that genuinely attempts to place events of the present into the timeline of South Africa's history.
If you love Cape Town the action taking place in streets you recognise with the slang to match is a definite read. One of those books you truly want to see to the end as each twist returns you to yet more darkness. But real people with real issues and problems.
Love this series and want more of the great protagonists. Up there with Deon Meyer,
If you love Cape Town the action taking place in streets you recognise with the slang to match is a definite read. One of those books you truly want to see to the end as each twist returns you to yet more darkness. But real people with real issues and problems.
Love this series and want more of the great protagonists. Up there with Deon Meyer,
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a brilliant book - bloody and gripping with plenty of can't-wait-to-see-what-happens-next twists and turns.
A really interesting perspective on South Africa, too. Terrifying.
A really interesting perspective on South Africa, too. Terrifying.
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Rubbish
I couldnt finish it I just didnt care about any of the characters all very one dimentional and no atmosphere
Published 20 days ago by kindleaddict
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6 out of 5!
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More than a decade after the end of Apartheid, ex-gun-runners Mace Bishop and Pylon Buso are trying to settle down to a comfortable Cape existence. Read more
More than a decade after the end of Apartheid, ex-gun-runners Mace Bishop and Pylon Buso are trying to settle down to a comfortable Cape existence. Read more
Published 3 months ago by col2910
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Brilliant
Very exciting book full of suspense, similar standard of deon Meyer! I highly recommend reading this book, you won't be disappointed!
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If I could give this book no stars at all I would. I very rarely abandon a book but I gave up on this one after getting 31% of the way through. Read more
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I have to say that this book is really not my 'cup of tea'. There is far too much coloquial language and I find it annoying to read. Read more
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