Phantom Pass

By: Andre M. Louw

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Paperback | 24 February 2026

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328 Pages

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22.8 x 15.2 x 1.85

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Murder spawns a hunt through a tangled web of drug gangs, political intrigue, and old apartheid mysteries that criss-crosses the southern tip of Africa.

A mutilated body is found floating in a small row boat on tranquil waters of the scenic Knysna estuary on South Africa's southern tip. A high profile victim. Captain Josh Holland, a trainee detective with a background in law, is thrown into the deep end of a major murder investigation, under the wing of the experienced and respected Colonel Gavin Whitall of the SAPS Serious Crimes Unit in George. The pair pursue this elusive murderer, across the country and beyond the borders of South Africa, realizing that to find their quarry, they need to solve a 35-year-old mystery. The chase leads them into the seedy gangland of drug lords and violent criminals that span the rocky tip of Africa, the corrupting tendrils and tantalizing clues reaching back into the African National Congress’s armed struggle in the turbulent 1980s. As they track down a ruthless killer, the body count stacks up in this relentless tale of greed, violence and revenge.

Phantom Pass is book one of the Catalyst International Crime Duology, concluded in Chasing Ghosts.

Industry Reviews

"South African author Andréeacute; M Louw makes a notable entrance to the crime genre with a debut that balances fully fleshed-out characters with a breakneck pace." - Sonja van der Westhuizen, Crime Fiction Lover

"Not every bush conceals a talented new crime writer, and when one does emerge, it is truly cause for celebration. There are no stereotypically tormented detectives here. Louw writes with the precision of his legal background: factual, concise and stripped of unnecessary ornamentation. A thorough knowledge of the legal system and evidently meticulous research add an extra layer of credibility." — Netwerk24

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