We are thrilled to announce that Skuldig [Guilty], the gripping second novel by renowned South African crime writer Martin Steyn, is set to be published in Albanian, thanks to a new translation deal with Ombra GVG.

Skuldig [Guilty] was awarded the ATKV Prize for Best Suspense Fiction and has captivated readers with its intense narrative and intricate plot, showcasing Steyn’s masterful storytelling and gift for bringing characters to life.

In Skuldig, Warrant-Officer Colin Menck finds himself investigating what looks like a very professional serial killer. It is “the kind of book that makes you put everything else aside to read,” says reviewer Ilse Salzwedel.

Ombra GVG, known for its commitment to bringing diverse literary works to Albanian readers in beautifully published editions, is eager to introduce Steyn’s compelling second novel to the region, following its publication of Steyn’s debut novel, Donker spoor, in March 2022.

Albanian readers can look forward to experiencing the suspense and intrigue of Guilty, further solidifying Martin Steyn’s status as a significant voice of South African literature.

About the book

Winner of the ATKV Prize for Best Suspense Fiction

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Colin Menck is back.

This time, Warrant-Officer Colin Menck finds himself investigating what looks like a very professional serial killer.

It all began when a middle-aged dentist was executed in his living room with a gunshot to the forehead. But, before he was killed, the dentist wrote a word on the wall with his own blood. Why?

The six letters on the wall and the clean crime scene convinced Menck that it was a professional hit. But who hired him? There were suspects, especially the wife of the victim, who was emotionless despite the murder. But what did the dentist do that someone would want to pay to kill him?

While Menck looks for answers, a second man is executed in his apartment. Again, there were six letters in blood on the wall.

How many names are on this murderer’s list? How many more men would write GUILTY with their own blood, before they too are executed?