In the heart of a small one-horse town in Limpopo, Leeupoort, Esmé grew up. She was one of seven children, each with their dreams and aspirations.
Driven by a newfound sense of purpose, Esmé embarked on a journey to uncover the truth behind the whispered shadows of crime. While working for the South African Police Service, she learned that any crime can be sugar-coated into the world.
Shadow of Protea is the first of three crime stories.
Shadows of Protea
At its core is Sydney Louw, a linguistics expert whose world takes an unexpected turn when fate intertwines her path with agents from different backgrounds and skills.
Sydney, with her sharp intellect and fluency in essential languages for navigating the dynamic international crime scene, finds herself in unfamiliar territory alongside the captivating Interpol agent, Paul Retief. On one side stands Nico Viljoen, a man of few words with a past shrouded in mystery, and on the other, the sharp-eyed military sniper Gert du Plessis, forming a team as diverse as the shadows that dance across the submarine’s walls.
As the team embarks on perilous missions spanning the globe, from the bustling streets of Istanbul to the ancient alleys of Cairo, they must navigate not only the treacherous world of crime but also the intricacies of their relationships. Paul’s rough exterior clashes with Nico’s guarded demeanor, forcing them into an uneasy alliance where trust must be earned with each passing moment. Together they confront the looming threat of ISIS, drawing closer to their elusive targets while dancing on the razor’s edge of uncertainty.
In a thrilling crescendo of suspense and moral ambiguity, the team faces their most perilous mission yet, where loyalties are tested, sacrifices must be made, and the line between justice and vengeance blurs. As the final pieces of the puzzle fall into place, they find that the truest victories are not always measured in success but in the bonds forged through fire and steel.
Shadows of Protea presents readers with a captivating story of mystery, romance, and renewal, highlighting the resilience of those who defy the darkness, even as it envelops them.
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