The Special Occult and Witchcraft Investigation Unit 14, specializing in esoteric crimes, faces a chilling they are hunted. A malevolent, ancient entity, a monster of African folklore, has turned the outskirts of the quiet town of Kroonstad into a haunted hunting ground. What starts as a series of bizarre homicides escalates into a psychological thriller, where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. The detectives, once pursuers, become the prey, their fear a tangible weapon. The dark entity inflicts psychological terror, exploiting their deepest anxieties. Suspense mounts as they struggle to understand and defeat a killer that defies logic, turning their investigation into a fight for survival against a creepy and relentless force.
"Special Occult and Witchcraft Investigations Unit 14" by F. Charles Maree is a gripping read. The story follows Jack Venter, who has just been promoted to junior finance investigator. To secure his position, he must stay in the good graces of Mr. Engelstein.
Meanwhile, Jaco faces a tough decision—he must determine whether two out of three units in the South African Police Department should be disbanded. His assignment is to assess whether police funds are being used efficiently. During his investigation, he meets Lieutenant Victor Price, the lead investigator of the South African Police Service Special Occult Investigation Unit, also known as Unit 14. Price is joined by fellow investigator Louw.
Together, Louw and Price set out to investigate three kidnappings with the same MO. Their search leads them to an elderly village woman, Gogo Ghama. As the trio delves deeper, they find themselves entangled in a world of paranormal events and witchcraft. But can they survive the dark entity that begins to torment them?
This novel is a unique and thrilling experience that kept me on the edge of my seat. The title perfectly matches the book’s content, and the characters are well-crafted. The pacing is excellent, making for an engaging read with no dull moments. I thoroughly enjoyed it!