Ashes of Euphoria

A heart-pounding journey through the parts of Cape Town where loyalty is a myth, survival is everything, and hope dwindles in the darkest moments.

The Ashes of Euphoria is a gritty novel set in the streets of Kraaifontein, Cape Town. It follows three complex and beautifully drawn characters: Jameel, a Media Studies graduate working at Shoprite; his cousin Zaid, a Bolt driver building a porn website; and Stacey, an unemployed Geology graduate who performs in Zaid's videos for money.

When Zaid's website attracts a supposed investor, the trio attends what they believe will be a straightforward business meeting. Instead, the encounter turns deadly. Zaid is murdered, Stacey is kidnapped, and Jameel is forcibly recruited into a gang.

Action-packed and emotionally charged, this masterfully crafted story balances gut-wrenching tragedy with unexpected moments of wit and humour. A stellar new voice on the South African literary scene.