Tag Archives: IRNA VAN ZYL

BLOOD STONE – Irna van Zyl

Posted on March 25, 2020 by peterjearle

Storm van der Merwe Series #3. Reviewing Irma van Zyl’s first in the Storm van der Merwe Series, I felt that with her feisty South African Police detective, the series would have huge potential. The stories continue to be gripping … Continue reading →

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DEAD in the WATER -Irna van Zyl

Posted on October 19, 2016 by peterjearle

Another worthwhile South African thriller. The translation from Afrikaans is fluid, but foreign readers may balk at all the South Africanisms, despite the flavour that they bring. Detective Storm van der Merwe is a great character; feisty, stocky and sharp. … Continue reading →

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