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Divine Justice (Burnet Media, 2011)
In the aftermath of a vicious attack and near rape, addiction counsellor Rae Valentine - feisty, sexy, flesh and blood gorgeous and vital - begins to rebuild her life, emerging as resourceful woman in charge of their destiny. Not only does she give motivational talks, is commissioned to write a memoir and has more facebook fans than she can handle, but as a newly badged investigator Rae keeps the floundering Mendes, Saldana and Valentine Private Investigation business in rent money while the men in her life sort out their troubles. In Divine Justice, Rae catches a break from the small-time clientele who have her hopping after cheaters and fraudsters, to hunt the stolen jewellery of a new client. Little does she realise she will soon be caught up in a web of lies and deceit as the shenanigans of a deranged Evangelist and his followers keep her on her toes....so to speak...
Fiat lustitia Raut Caelium! - Let Justice be done, though the heavens fall!
Read an extract from Divine Justice
Praise for Divine Justice
- "Divine Justice is both an intriguing mystery and a brilliant character study, presenting vivid snapshots of desperate people straddling the fault lines in contemporary South African society. A gripping narrative that rushes to a thrilling climax." - Roger Smith, author of Dust Devils
- "With vivid imagery, punchy dialogue and black humour, Divine Justice depicts the sinister side of Cape Town and its surrounds. The characters, intriguingly complex and flawed, ingabit a treacherous city that pulses with dark energy and the ever-present threat of violence. This fast-paced read establishes Joanne Hichens as a compelling voice in the crime fiction world." - Jassy Mackenzie, author of Worst Case
- "An unadulterated pleasure." - Joe Muller
- "Hichens's characters are compelling; she has an ear for dialogue and though some readers may find the racist language offensive, it's in keeping with the theme of the book - hatred of the other. Valentine is a new star in South African crime writing and so is Hichens. Divine Justice is a gripping thriller that will pull you along page by page to an explosive climax with an unpredictable and surprising twist." - Brian Joss, Cape Community Newspapers
- "Hichens has written a cracking good crime novel set in familiar landmarks in the Cape and Namibia. It's an excellent book to take along on holiday. It will keep you entertained even if the sun doesn't shine." - Interview with Janet van Eeden Harrison, Litnet
- "Joanne Hichens's Divine Justice is not for the faint-hearted or squeamish, but this is a wonderfully edgy thriller that sears a path through Cape Town's criminal underbelly like caustic soda." - Willian Saunderson-Meyer, Killer Thrillers
- "The ending, set in Namibia, is hilarious, complete with killer bees." - Mike Nicol, Black Heart
- "Crime novels can be somewhat predictable, but Hichens' offering is delightfully different. Get it, you won't be disappointed." - Tarryn Brien, Big Issue 11 November 2011
- "This is a fun read. Hichens's voice flows, the story is gritty and the characters are extreme, so much so that you might be forgiven for expecting a little tongue-in-cheek." - Peter J Earl, Mean Streets
- "The launch of Joanne Hichens' first solo venture was a rollicking success!" - Crime Beat Interview, Elizabeth Fletcher
- "I have to confess that I read Divine Justice twice (it is that good)." - Mslexia Interview, Kerry Hammerton
- "I love Rae, and following the 'pulling herself up by the armpits' journey." - Itch Interview, Moira Richards
- "I've enjoyed Divine Justice by Joanne Hichens..." - Niki Daly, Times Live
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