Jan. 20, 2026
Leo: A Benny Griessel Novel. Talking with author Deon Meyer.
Deon Meyer is one of South Africa’s leading authors. His books have been translated into 28 languages in 40 countries. Leo features the detective team of Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido.
Set in South Africa, this thriller is the latest novel by acclaimed author Deon Meyer. He writes about life in post Apartheid South Africa featuring the detective team of Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido. Inspired by a high profile case of graft and corruption, a team of former South African Special Forces soldiers scheme to pull of a high stakes heist with Benny and Vaughn in hot pursuit.
