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Samurai Sword Murder

By: Nicole Engelbrecht
Narrated by: Nicole Engelbrecht
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When 18 year-old Morné Harmse walked into his Krugersdorp high school, armed with a samurai sword on a Monday in 2008, he had one mission–to commit a massacre. Inspired by the Columbine high school killings, his fantasy to make people "take notice" had been brewing for more than a year. By the time his sword-slashing spree had ended, 16-year-old Jacques Pretorius was dead and three others were brutally injured.

In the aftermath of what was described as “the most barbaric act of schoolboy violence in South African history” the country was left reeling. How does an ordinary boy from a "normal" family become a brutal killer overnight? Was Morné under the influence of a satanic cult? A protégée of mastermind Devilsdorp killer, Cecilia Steyn? Did his obsession with heavy metal band Slipknot drive him over the edge? In 2022, Morné Harmse was controversially released on early parole.

Written in mesmerising detail, Samurai Sword Murder finally puts together the pieces of this brutal tragedy.

©2022 Nicole Engelbrecht (P)2022 Melinda Ferguson Books
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Great listen!

Very informative and thorough research was done. Easy to listen to, great narration done by Nicole Engelbrecht. This is just such a heartbreaking story and I feel so very sad for the families that endured so much pain (and still is). Makes me worry about support systems at schools and at home for these kids.

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Fabulous!

I loved reading/hearing this. What a fantastic achievement Nicole. So much love today and hate, confusion the next. tomorrow. But don’t work yourself into the ground. Look after YOU!!

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Amazing!!

Well done Nicole, this book was excellent I finished listening to it in one afternoon during stage 6 load shedding. It kept a smile on my face. Worth a listen

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Stellar listen

Like Nicole’s podcast this book is well researched, meaningful and clearly laid out. Well done on your debut book.

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