The First Rule of Survival

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Cape Town and the South African veld, this gripping thriller follows Colonel Vaughn de Vries as he investigates a new case linked to the mysterious abduction of three boys seven years earlier. Haunted by a past failure, de Vries navigates a complex web of departmental rivalry, racial tensions, and hidden truths to uncover a troubling history of abuse, deception, and murder. As he struggles to discern friend from foe, the story unravels layered secrets that challenge his perceptions and push him toward the edge.