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The Benny Griessel Mysteries is a series of crime novels by South African author Deon Meyer, beginning in 2005 with the publication of Donkerdrif, followed by a second book also published in 2005. The series features Detective Benny Griessel as a central character and is set in South Africa, focusing on his investigations within the South African Police Service. The books are written in Afrikaans, with translations into English available, and are part of a larger body of work by Meyer that includes other detective series. The series is known for its portrayal of crime and social issues in contemporary South Africa.
Benny Griessel Mysteries was originally written in Afrikaans.
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Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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2005 · Deon Meyer
Devil's Peak is a detective novel written by South African author Deon Meyer. It was first published in 2004 in Afrikaans under the title Infanta.…
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Year unknown · Deon Meyer
The Dark Flood is a detective novel by Deon Meyer, the seventh in the Benny Griessel series. Originally published in Afrikaans in 2020 by Human and…
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What order should I read the Benny Griessel Mysteries books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Infanta”.
How many books are in the Benny Griessel Mysteries series?
We list 2 books by Deon Meyer , published in 2005.
Where can I buy the Benny Griessel Mysteries books?
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