He was warned the spirits wanted his life.

He laughed.

Now, he’s gone.

On the wild frontier of the Western Transvaal, farmer Hennie Vermeulen vanishes after ignoring a terrifying warning. The only clue left behind is a blood-spattered rock. Detective Sergeant Kobus Roode, a man who understands both the criminal mind and the soul of the Bushveld, is sent from the city to find him.

Roode is plunged into a world of chilling superstition, where whispers of a malevolent spirit, the Tokkelos, mask a sinister plot of ritual murder. He faces a cunning witch doctor who uses ancient fears to conceal a modern evil and will kill anyone who gets too close to the truth.

As Roode closes in, the hunters become the hunted. He and the farmer’s sister are marked as the next victims for a gruesome ceremony. In a deadly game across rugged mountains and treacherous rivers, Roode must fight for his life against an enemy who is always one step ahead.

This pulse-pounding mystery blends high-stakes action with the dark suspense of a classic thriller. Perfect for fans of Wilbur Smith’s adventures and gripping international mysteries.

Prepare for a reading experience that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of pulp, action, and supernatural mystery, this thrilling eleventh book in the SA Police Series delivers relentless suspense. Are you brave enough to meet the Victim of the Tokkelos? Begin the chilling investigation now!