South Africa – Jennifer S. Alderson

MTW: Review of The Praying Nun and Cracking open Davey Jones’ Locker

February 16, 2017 Jennifer S. Alderson

Today I’m thrilled to share my review of the excellent novella, The Praying Nun with you and a guest blog post by author Michael Smorenburg entitled ‘Cracking open Davey Jones’ Locker’. The Praying Nun The Praying Nun is a thrilling adventure novella about two South African men’s attempts to salvage objects off of a shipwreck off the coast of Africa. Situated at the Southern tip of Africa, Cape Town is built on a dangerous stretch of coast known as the…

MTW: Setting as a Viewfinder for African Thrillers by Sarah Key

January 9, 2017 Jennifer S. Alderson

Welcome to the second of two guest posts about South Africa as setting for a novel, by MysteryThrillerWeek authors Sarah Key and Zaheera Walker. Today Sarah Key provides us with an electrifying glimpse into this fascinating land, a continent that, in her words is ‘both breathtakingly beautiful and profoundly disturbing’. Setting as a Viewfinder for African Thrillers By Sarah Key Southern Africa is an intriguing place. The iconic bushveld is home to species such as zebra, giraffe and elephant and…

MTW: Durban, South Africa as setting for DEADLINE by Zaheera Walker

January 6, 2017 Jennifer S. Alderson

Welcome to the first of two guest posts about South Africa as setting for a novel, by MysteryThrillerWeek authors Zaheera Walker and Sarah Key. I know South Africa is high up on my ‘bucket list’. Today Zaheera Walker gives us a special glimpse into this fascinating land. And contrary to popular belief, lions and cheetahs do not roam freely on the streets! Durban, South Africa as setting for DEADLINE By Zaheera Walker DEADLINE is a romantic suspense novel for adults….