When PI Jade de Jong invites Superintendent David Patel on a scuba diving holiday in St. Lucia, she hopes the time away will rebuild their conflicted relationship. Jade's dreams are soon shattered when David calls off their affair, forcing her into the arms of environmentalist Craig Niewoudt. But the next morning, romantic issues are put aside when a scuba diving instructor, Amanda Bolton, is found brutally stabbed to death. Amanda is a most unlikely candidate for murder—a quiet and intelligent woman who until a few months ago pursued a high-powered career as an air traffic controller. She had few acquaintances and no lovers. The only loose end is a postcard in her room from Jo'burg-based Themba Msamaya, asking how she is doing "after 813 and the Fallen." Jade and David put their differences aside and start the deadly hunt.
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"Aside from giving her main character the skills to perform tasks and telling the reader about it before she gets in a situation where said skills are needed, the author has produced a totally unexpected ending that is sure to satisfy most readers." — Andy (5 out of 5 stars)
"Aside from giving her main character the skills to perform tasks and telling the reader about it before she gets in a situation where said skills are needed, the author has produced a totally unexpected ending that is sure to satisfy most readers."
“A white-knuckle thriller with an utterly chilling finale.”
“Searing…Mackenzie’s blend of contemporary South African issues with Jade’s inner turmoil is pitch perfect, and the true cliffhanger will leave fans eager for more.”
“Eyre enhances the backdrop of the colorful South African culture with an engaging variety of dialects.”
“An appealing edge and a strong yet vulnerable heroine, full of human flaws.”
" Really a great thriller. I've enjoyed all of the Jade de Jong books. The author gives a true to life feel for post apartheird So. Africa! "
" another most excellnt 5 star read! "
" Review submitted to Suspense Magazine "
" Not up to the author's first two books. Not enough action and slow. "
" I read this book when it was called Worst Case.... "
" Oh man...The action was superb and heartstopping, but I did.not.like the ending at all. "
" Didnt much like the protagonist and the ending was very ambiguous. "
" I like this series by Jassy Mackenzie and recommend that the books be read in order to give a better understanding of the protaganist. I also enjoy reading and learning about present day South Africa. Looking forward the 4th book. "
" It failed to hold my interest. I was not able to finish it. I found the characters unfocused and it seemed they just wandered around aimlessly through the novel. "
" Another great Jade de Jong book. A pending environmental disaster, a plane crash, and many other incidents are all related. Very suspenseful. "
" Fun, but not as good as the previous Jade de Jong books. A bit more contrived. Not without potential, though, for the future of the series. Read as _Worst Case_, the South African version. "
Jassy Mackenzie is the author of the Jade de Jong series. She lives in South Africa.
Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.
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