April 9 - Cobra by Deon Meyer

Cobra by Deon Meyer, K.L. Seegers (Translator) (2014)
A chase-themed thriller set in the tense political climate of post-apartheid South Africa.
Detective Benny Griessel of Cape Town’s elite Hawks is called in when renowned mathematician David Adair is kidnapped from a remote hideaway, his bodyguards shot dead. The crime is traced to the international assassin team known as Cobra, which is after a memory card containing information that could expose major worldwide financial corruption. Meanwhile, Tyrone Kleinbooi, a small-time pickpocket who steals to support his sister, inadvertently winds up with the card when he robs Adair’s assistant and lover, Lillian Alvarez. Already running from the law, Tyrone witnesses a further shooting and now finds himself a Cobra target as well. Griessel’s team spends the book’s second half pursuing Tyrone, whose life would clearly be easier if he’d turn himself in. There’s also a major implausibility when Tyrone’s sister is shot point-blank by Cobras and survives with minor injuries. As the chase intensifies, recovering alcoholic Griessel struggles to stay sober and hold onto a new relationship. The story ends with a blast of violence that throws a sudden twist on a tidy ending and sets the stage for the next installment.

As always, Meyer (Seven Days, 2012, etc.) writes with a strong sense of character and an eye on post-apartheid politics. KIRKUS REVIEW

Monday, March 12

12:00 - Book Discussion - Snow Blind by P. J. Tracy

2:00 - Movie - El Cuerpo (The Body)

Left Coast Crime Convention: Crime on the Comstock

Left Coast Crime Convention: Crime on the Comstock

March 22nd-25th at the Nugget Casino Resort

Reno has the honor of hosting this year's Left Coast Crime Convention, and Sundance is excited to be involved in the LCC Book Room!  We will be there selling books from participating authors, so come down to support your favorite mystery writers and discover something new.

This event will be taking place at Nugget Casino Resort. For more information including a list of confirmed attendees,

http://www.leftcoastcrime.org/2018/