Secret in the Grave: An Obed de Swardt Thriller, Book 7

“My father was murdered!”

With those desperate words, a beautiful heiress drags the legendary Obed de Swardt from his sickbed into a deadly conspiracy.

The doctors ruled it a heart attack, but she knows the truth is buried with him.

In the lavish suburbs of Johannesburg, the Wandering Detective is supposed to be resting. But when the mysterious Hermigne Desroux appears, claiming her stepmother and a trusted doctor are behind her millionaire father’s sudden death, Obed is pulled into a web of deceit where every ally could be an enemy.

To uncover the truth, Obed must infiltrate the grand Desroux estate, facing down ruthless thugs and a conspiracy that will stop at nothing to silence him. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the game becomes, and the stakes are higher than just a fortune. Hermigne’s life is on the line, and a single misstep could mean she’s next.

A classic, hard-hitting thriller packed with action, mystery, and shocking twists. Perfect for fans of timeless pulp detective stories and modern, relentless action fiction.

Everything has led to this. The secret that has haunted the Wanderer’s past is finally unearthed in this stunning seventh book. Fans of the series will be shocked by the revelations in Secret in the Grave. Witness the chapter that changes it all.

© 2025 Pieter Haasbroek (Ebook): 6610001021474

Translators: AI, Pieter Haasbroek

Release date

Ebook: 18 September 2025