FALLS THE SHADOW, a novel

369pp., paperback, First SA Edition, Pan MacMillan, Johannesburg, 2026

ISBN: 9781770109469

First published in 2026 in the USA.

When Captain Zara Dewane of the Internal Crime Unit becomes involved in the investigation of a family murder involving a policeman who was running guns, an order goes out from on high to kill her.

"Mike Nicol is not only one of the finest South African crime novelists, but also among the best anywhere. Falls the Shadow is superb." John Connolly

"The best book yet from one of South Africa's top thriller writers. My top crime read of the year!" Michael Sears

Mike Nicol is an author, journalist, editor and a teacher of creative and non-fiction narrative writing. His thrillers include Hammerman, The Rabbit Hole, Sleeper, Of Cops & Robbers, Power Play and the trilogy: Payback, Killer Country and Black Heart. His non-fiction includes memoirs, biographies and reportage. He has also published two volumes of poetry.