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Nicol is praised for his ability to evoke the atmosphere of Cape Town, weaving in local customs, speech, and the looming presence of Table Mountain.

As these worlds collide, Krista must navigate a "nest of vipers" involving corrupt politicians, rival intelligence agencies (including Army Intelligence), and ruthless hitmen. Power Play (2015) Nicol, Mike epub

The South African Secret Service tasks her with protecting two high-ranking Chinese businessmen. Unbeknownst to Krista, they are attempting to monopolize the lucrative but illegal abalone poaching trade . Nicol is praised for his ability to evoke

Critics describe the novel as a "fast-paced action noir thriller" and "pulp fiction on a roller coaster". Unbeknownst to Krista, they are attempting to monopolize

Simultaneously, Titus Anders—a powerful Cape gang lord known as one of the "Untouchables"—hires Krista to protect his vulnerable daughter as a vicious gang war ignites over the Chinese takeover.