Books

Bushveld Communion
By Braam Pretorius

In the heart of the South African bushveld lies Sundrift, a remote farming community where life moves to the rhythm of nature, untouched by the frenzy of the outside world. Here, the people endure scorching summers, icy winters, and the unpredictability of the veld with a quiet, unyielding resilience. But...

Echoes of the Karoo
By Braam Pretorius

Nestled in the hauntingly beautiful and rugged landscape of the Karoo, Echoes of the Karoo weaves a gripping narrative that explores greed, resilience, and the enduring spirit of community. The story opens with the discovery of vast helium reserves beneath the arid plains, igniting a fervor of activity that...

Whispers and Shadows
Braam Pretorius

Prepare yourself to embark on a journey through the riveting and shadowy adventures of Mark van der Merwe, a man whose life is anything but ordinary. Each story in this collection peels back the layers of Mark’s world, revealing danger, mystery, and an enduring resilience that carries him through challenges...

Shadow of Fiction
By Braam Pretorius

What if the characters in your books weren’t just figments of your imagination?

When South African author Braam Pretorius learns from the Mayor of Kodiak, Alaska, that some of the characters and events in his suspense novels are startlingly real, his world turns upside down. From the rugged forests of Kodiak to...

Shadow of the Dragon

A thrilling tale of cyber warfare, betrayal, and redemption.

Mark van der Merwe, a talented IT manager from South Africa, thought he had left the chaos behind when he settled into his new life in Kodiak, Alaska. But when Northern Crypto, a multinational cryptocurrency company, becomes the target of a relentless cyberattack,...

Emma and the Ghost is a suspense thriller centered around Mark and Emma, a South African couple in their early thirties, they lead an ordinary life in Johannesburg, South Africa. Their lives take a harrowing turn after Emma, a lawyer, disappears without a trace following her company’s year-end function. Initially, the police suspect Mark, adding...

Jackals and Wolves follows Mark, a mid-level IT manager who relocates to Kodiak, Alaska, for a fresh start, only to find himself entangled in a high-stakes cyberwar. When a notorious Russian hacker group, the Wolves, targets Mark’s new company, he joins forces with the enigmatic Jackal, a brilliant hacker known for his ruthless tactics, and...

The Healer is about Johan, a man at a turning point in his life after enduring personal loss and career setbacks. Struggling to rebuild, he unexpectedly discovers a mysterious power within himself: the ability to heal others. At first, Johan is unsure of the nature or purpose of his gift. Yet as word spreads, his quiet life is turned upside down...

Meet Nathan Vermaak, a visionary who uses his unexpected lottery fortune to launch Phi Enterprises, a hub of cutting-edge technology and innovation. With a team of the brightest scientists and engineers, Nathan transforms the secluded Phi Island into a technological paradise, developing revolutionary materials like Liquid Metal and the Phi...

Welcome to Plot 457, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Kromdraai’s rugged bushveld landscape. This is a story of transformation, a journey that begins with three weathered wooden cabins and stretches into the creation of a personal retreat filled with wildlife, hand-built structures, and dreams of a peaceful retirement. Through sweat,...