TOP local crime novelists at the Franschhoek Literary Festival from 14 to 16 May, will disclose how they manage to navigate the murky waters of the criminal mind in a country that is tragically accustomed to violent news headlines.
In Crime, The Beloved Country on 16 May at 13:00, three of South Africa’s best – Deon Meyer (Thirteen Hours/13 Uur), Angela Makholwa (Red Ink) and Wessel Ebersohn (The October Killings) - discuss whether different countries have different kinds of crime writers with fellow practitioner Margie Orford.
South Africa’s crime master Deon Meyer (Thirteen Hours/13 Uur) talks to Michiel Heyns about his life, his work and the skill of depicting our complex country via its underworld in One Man Crime Wave on 15 May at 11:30. They’ll also be discussing the forthcoming movie, 13 Hours.
Other books by various artists will also be discussed. Bookings for these and other thrilling sessions at the 2010 FLF are available from www.webtickets.co.za. Unless otherwise indicated, ticket prices for the FLF are R60 per session (R20 for students and scholars). Visit www.flf.co.za.
