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Checkmate
Lethal opponents..
Buchanan, the courageous young yachtsman, obsessed in bringing down a psychopathic maniac..
Stone, the depraved sexual sadist hell bent on pursuing his killing spree.
Tortured by the cruel way in which Stone took the two things most dear to him, Buchanan devises a daring plan to exact vengeance.
On the run, Stone speeds along his murderous track, crisscrossing the African continent, leaving body after mutilated body strewn like railway sleepers in his psychopathic wake.
The chase intensifies but after a terrifying turn of events the hunter becomes the hunted. A deadly game ensues with one out manoeuvring the other. It’s kill or be killed. Then an uncanny twist of fate intervenes, more unnerving, more chilling than death itself.
Buchanan, the courageous young yachtsman, obsessed in bringing down a psychopathic maniac..
Stone, the depraved sexual sadist hell bent on pursuing his killing spree.
Tortured by the cruel way in which Stone took the two things most dear to him, Buchanan devises a daring plan to exact vengeance.
On the run, Stone speeds along his murderous track, crisscrossing the African continent, leaving body after mutilated body strewn like railway sleepers in his psychopathic wake.
The chase intensifies but after a terrifying turn of events the hunter becomes the hunted. A deadly game ensues with one out manoeuvring the other. It’s kill or be killed. Then an uncanny twist of fate intervenes, more unnerving, more chilling than death itself.
171 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2010
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About the author
Greer Noble
7 books35 followersGreer Noble, author of Checkmate, Veiled Madness and My Funny Africa is a third generation white African and lives a nomadic life between Africa and Europe. An adventurer born of another era, she's a restless spirit who does not conform easily in the modern world.
Driven by her lifelong passion for the bush, she draws much from the antics of wildlife, so much so that her new title, 'My Funny Africa' is devoted entirely to the subject. Her 'joie de vivre'? Safaris into uncharted territory, diving the warm Indian Ocean waters and her fury, bossy, felines.
Writing her best at night after sundowners with her soul-mate of many years, she never grows tired of the familiar calls of the wilds, all be they imitated by her attention-seeking African Grey who refuses to believe he's a parrot.
Driven by her lifelong passion for the bush, she draws much from the antics of wildlife, so much so that her new title, 'My Funny Africa' is devoted entirely to the subject. Her 'joie de vivre'? Safaris into uncharted territory, diving the warm Indian Ocean waters and her fury, bossy, felines.
Writing her best at night after sundowners with her soul-mate of many years, she never grows tired of the familiar calls of the wilds, all be they imitated by her attention-seeking African Grey who refuses to believe he's a parrot.
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September 1, 2013
Horrific, Depraved and Shocking
Author Greer Noble has masterfully created the ultimate sociopath in Sly Stone. Charming, handsome and manipulative, his childhood abuse has destroyed any feelings of regret a normal person would experience. As he travels across Africa, he leaves a path of carnage, betrayal, debauchery and torture and is seemingly unstoppable.
But… He doesn't reckon with Buchanan's hunger for revenge.
The author's wry sense of humor when she describes the law enforcement officers on Stone's tail bring some much needed relief from the tension.
Fast-paced and exciting. the terrifying events and will keep you turning the pages, desperate for someone to take Stone down.
Author Greer Noble has masterfully created the ultimate sociopath in Sly Stone. Charming, handsome and manipulative, his childhood abuse has destroyed any feelings of regret a normal person would experience. As he travels across Africa, he leaves a path of carnage, betrayal, debauchery and torture and is seemingly unstoppable.
But… He doesn't reckon with Buchanan's hunger for revenge.
The author's wry sense of humor when she describes the law enforcement officers on Stone's tail bring some much needed relief from the tension.
Fast-paced and exciting. the terrifying events and will keep you turning the pages, desperate for someone to take Stone down.
December 31, 2012
What a brilliant book, lots of unexpected twists and turns, excellent plot...very well written. I really enjoy this author. I hope she writes more!
March 12, 2013
A great read. Enjoyed it very much.
November 25, 2013
Checkmate by Greer Noble.
Having recently completed Greer Noble’s book ‘Veiled Madness’ I knew I would be in for a good read with ‘Checkmate.’ It turned out to be even better than I had expected; action packed from the first page to the last and it kept me wondering how things were ultimately going to be resolved.
The subject is not a pleasant one; the main antihero being singularly a perverted and remorseless character but the story is brilliantly told with wonderful dialogue and a pace that would satisfy the most impatient of readers. The deadly game between the hero and the villain flits across southern and eastern Africa where the scene is set almost photographically but with that lightest of touches that demonstrates the author’s intimate knowledge of the region.
Greer Noble’s writing is easy but vivid and her use of language top-notch. The plot is essentially a simple one of revenge but with the multiple twists and turns she succeeds in building into it, it is rich and compelling. It must have taken a lot of planning, and it shows.
This is a writer to be reckoned with; I said previously, she might well become known as the female Wilbur Smith of modern southern African literature and I am even more convinced of this for having read this, her second book.
Having recently completed Greer Noble’s book ‘Veiled Madness’ I knew I would be in for a good read with ‘Checkmate.’ It turned out to be even better than I had expected; action packed from the first page to the last and it kept me wondering how things were ultimately going to be resolved.
The subject is not a pleasant one; the main antihero being singularly a perverted and remorseless character but the story is brilliantly told with wonderful dialogue and a pace that would satisfy the most impatient of readers. The deadly game between the hero and the villain flits across southern and eastern Africa where the scene is set almost photographically but with that lightest of touches that demonstrates the author’s intimate knowledge of the region.
Greer Noble’s writing is easy but vivid and her use of language top-notch. The plot is essentially a simple one of revenge but with the multiple twists and turns she succeeds in building into it, it is rich and compelling. It must have taken a lot of planning, and it shows.
This is a writer to be reckoned with; I said previously, she might well become known as the female Wilbur Smith of modern southern African literature and I am even more convinced of this for having read this, her second book.
November 17, 2013
Mind blowing!
I don't think I've ever read such a gruesome, gripping thriller. It makes you want to kill this psychopath more than anything. The tension is almost too much to bear. In fact so much so I couldn't put it down.. had to put everything on hold. I'm not exaggerating. So many unpredictable twists and turns right to the very last page. I challenge anyone to predict the end. I hope this author will write more of this type of book.. what a mind! It will blow yours, guaranteed!
I don't think I've ever read such a gruesome, gripping thriller. It makes you want to kill this psychopath more than anything. The tension is almost too much to bear. In fact so much so I couldn't put it down.. had to put everything on hold. I'm not exaggerating. So many unpredictable twists and turns right to the very last page. I challenge anyone to predict the end. I hope this author will write more of this type of book.. what a mind! It will blow yours, guaranteed!
August 23, 2013
Fast moving high octane thriller. The author is a master at intrigue and mystery. Well worth reading.
January 14, 2014
I can understand why it is said 'this is the book everyone loves to hate'.. ie until you've read it! The antihero you will despise, the hero you will immediately admire and empathise with.. a very cleverly devised plot with twists and turns you will not see coming. The author has a dry humour that emanates powerfully here. Her knowledge of Africa has never been more evident. I don't agree with the reviewer who says this book has more than 'Fifty Shades..' This book has FAR more! If you're going on a long flight read this.. you will be landing before you know it. I read it without breaking for a cup of tea.. wow! Hat's off to this author and hope to see a lot more of this type of thriller. Yes, it would make a brilliant movie!
January 13, 2014
'Exciting' is not the word, it's tantamount to being darn right terrifying.. utterly compelling. This is a thriller comparable only to (a modern day) 'Jack the Ripper'! It's intense 'heart-in-the-mouth' suspense has twists and turns you'll never predict. Two complete opposites cross paths and a life threatening scenario develops into an insanely impossible situation. Spiced with subtle humour, the unexpected will captivate you as will each page intrigue you. What a book - what a film it would make!
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