Blood Money Faith
A schoolgirl goes missing. A church pastor is found hanged. Private detective Francois Stoltz is convinced the two events are linked. But how? When the pastor’s sister arrives from London, they form an unlikely partnership and are plunged into a world of religious subjection, greed, manipulation and murder.
In their desperate quest to discover the truth, they must each confront their demons of the past and find a way to salvation.
Set in 1980s apartheid South Africa, in a world where the explosive forces of change threaten to tear society apart, they realise the very future of the country may be at stake.
“This was a dark, politically charged thriller that blends crime investigation with religious corruption and apartheid-era tension I also really liked the setting of 1980s apartheid South Africa, which adds constant pressure and moral complexity to every decision the characters make.
The portrayal of the megachurch as a façade for organized crime and political influence is especially gripping—it turns faith into something unsettling and manipulative, which keeps the tension high throughout.
If you love dark conspiracy thrillers, political crime fiction, corrupt institutions, dual POV investigations, and morally complex characters, this is intense, thought-provoking, and very gripping.”
Tami Boyd – April 2026
“The 1980s South Africa apartheid setting gives the novel a historical reality that sets it apart from other detective novels.”
“A propulsive, if unevenly executed, mystery with a compelling setting.”
Kirkus Reviews – May 2026
“This was one of those books that was hard to put down. I commend the author for how well the story was told. The author did an excellent job crafting the complex characters. I gave ‘Blood Money Faith’ five stars.”
Devena Wilson-Taylor – May 2026
“If you love thrillers with big twists and complex characters, you won’t be able to put this down!”
Patricia Nickell – May 2026