Compelling Police Procedural You Can't Put Down
"Night of the Black Bastards is a winner. Rough, real, challenging...and ultimately redemptive, this novel gives an unflinching look inside the rancid, raunchy, frightening underworld of South African organized crime as fought by the South African Police Force. I love that Christie doesn't shy away from any of the brutality of the city and surrounding area, or of the complex race situation, or corruption and confusion of the characters, and I couldn't put this down.
Holding it all together are the true blue characters, and Sergeant Mike Night is made real in every way. And we need heroes, because the villain is truly horrific--ruling with voodoo, fear and truly inhumane depravity. I'm serious, add to this the gangland activity and this book gives you the real deal like you haven't experienced before.
The writing is excellent, with language that is visceral and cutting and authentic to both the vernacular of SA and the vocabularies of law enforcement. The plotting is rapid-fire, cinematic and harrowing. If you are drawn to action and tension and want real procedural-driven crime storytelling that pushes the envelope, Night of the Black Bastards delivers."
More Reader Reviews:
"The author draws his central characters, a multi-racial team, with warmth and compassion."
"A no nonsense book that has you gripped from start to finish."
"An excellent read with action scenes that could easily be real."
"A very good read, characters are very real and human with fears and worries."
More Reader Reviews:
"The characters are brought to life in vivid colour and it is far more than a dry police procedural."
"It is so nice to find a writer with an imagination beyond the 'jaded New York city cop' thing."
"It weaves a tapestry from modern day violence and police work, with a nod to politics, and a bit of Indiana Jones."
More Reader Reviews:
"What an exciting and gripping story. Enjoyed every minute of it and hope there is more to come. One of the best I've read for a while"
"Wilbur Smith might want to take notes on how to write a best seller again from this book."
"I would recommend anyone who is thinking of picking this book go ahead and you wont regret it.."
"I would recommend this book to all who enjoy a good crime thriller."
In the Media:
"The hunt for slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's missing billions has moved to South Africa, where a fortune in cash, gold and diamonds is believed to be stashed." Sunday Times
"Casey Christie's debut novel marks the arrival of a new star in the crime thriller genre." Bestsellingcrimethrillers.com
"Outstanding debut novel with a wonderful South African flavor & flair. A violent world of paramilitary police, African style layers of intrigue, and a mix of cultures brings a special atmosphere to an excellent story, great characters and a wonderful style of rhythm that drives this book forward." Goodreads.com
Warning: Scenes of violence. Reader discretion is advised.
"Night of the Black Bastards is a winner. Rough, real, challenging...and ultimately redemptive, this novel gives an unflinching look inside the rancid, raunchy, frightening underworld of South African organized crime as fought by the South African Police Force. I love that Christie doesn't shy away from any of the brutality of the city and surrounding area, or of the complex race situation, or corruption and confusion of the characters, and I couldn't put this down.
Holding it all together are the true blue characters, and Sergeant Mike Night is made real in every way. And we need heroes, because the villain is truly horrific--ruling with voodoo, fear and truly inhumane depravity. I'm serious, add to this the gangland activity and this book gives you the real deal like you haven't experienced before.
The writing is excellent, with language that is visceral and cutting and authentic to both the vernacular of SA and the vocabularies of law enforcement. The plotting is rapid-fire, cinematic and harrowing. If you are drawn to action and tension and want real procedural-driven crime storytelling that pushes the envelope, Night of the Black Bastards delivers."
More Reader Reviews:
"The author draws his central characters, a multi-racial team, with warmth and compassion."
"A no nonsense book that has you gripped from start to finish."
"An excellent read with action scenes that could easily be real."
"A very good read, characters are very real and human with fears and worries."
More Reader Reviews:
"The characters are brought to life in vivid colour and it is far more than a dry police procedural."
"It is so nice to find a writer with an imagination beyond the 'jaded New York city cop' thing."
"It weaves a tapestry from modern day violence and police work, with a nod to politics, and a bit of Indiana Jones."
More Reader Reviews:
"What an exciting and gripping story. Enjoyed every minute of it and hope there is more to come. One of the best I've read for a while"
"Wilbur Smith might want to take notes on how to write a best seller again from this book."
"I would recommend anyone who is thinking of picking this book go ahead and you wont regret it.."
"I would recommend this book to all who enjoy a good crime thriller."
In the Media:
"The hunt for slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's missing billions has moved to South Africa, where a fortune in cash, gold and diamonds is believed to be stashed." Sunday Times
"Casey Christie's debut novel marks the arrival of a new star in the crime thriller genre." Bestsellingcrimethrillers.com
"Outstanding debut novel with a wonderful South African flavor & flair. A violent world of paramilitary police, African style layers of intrigue, and a mix of cultures brings a special atmosphere to an excellent story, great characters and a wonderful style of rhythm that drives this book forward." Goodreads.com
Warning: Scenes of violence. Reader discretion is advised.
