SMUGGLER KINGPIN

313pp., paperback, Muswell Press, London, 2026 

ISBN: 9781919247175

In this political thriller activist Thandi, her mentor, The Veteran, and the enigmatic Sniper join forces with South African Security Minister Yasmin to confront the powerful criminal syndicates operating in the shadowy world of African tobacco and gold trafficking in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

"Don't start reading at bedtime. You will be up all night"  Ronnie Kasrils, former ANC chief

"Le Carré style. A marvellous read" Johann Van Loggerenberg, author of Tobacco Wars

Peter Hain was born in South Africa. His parents were forced into exile in 1966. He was involved with the Anti-Apartheid Movement and the Anti-Nazi League and was the Labour MP for Neath from 1991-2015 and a senior minister for 12 years. He is currently a Labour member of the House of Lords. Hain has written or edited 30 books, including the thrillers Fallout, The Rhino Conspiracy, The Elephant Conspiracy and The Lion Conspiracy.