Cryptic life

 My Cryptic Life - Tales from a South African "Apartheid Era" Policeman True-life experiences - Donald Els Alanby  

Ever wondered what it was really like in the SA police during the Apartheid Era? Find out by walking in the daily footsteps of a young policeman on the borders of Rhodesia, in Uniform, as a Detective, in the Drug Squad and eventually the secretive and notorious Security Branch. Cross swords with members of Koevoet and discover hidden agendas in Namibia. Delve into unsolved political murder cases that made international headlines and find the answers! Then, discover the response of the authorities and newspaper groups. Venture into the merciless mindset of those times. Even the covert photo of the world-known bishop staring out at the Namib Desert is a first-ever disclosure. It was intended that the stealth shot be taken through a lens with cross-hairs! Fact or fiction? You decide, but bear in mind the photo is genuine! Of course theres also the intrepid cryptic puzzle. It promises to hide the identity of the mysterious mastermind of those callous times. Will the enigma ever be solved? Paperback, 354 pages This book is Print-On-Demand title and a possible waiting period may apply.

My cryptic life: tales from a South African "Apartheid Era" policeman: true-life experiences, secrets and untold stories 2006.  Soft cover. 354 pages. Very good condition. Minor wear to edges of cover. Und er 1kg. Ever wondered what it was really like in the SA police during the “Apartheid Era”? Find out by walking in the daily footsteps of a young policeman on the borders of “Rhodesia”, in Uniform, as a Detective, in the “Drug Squad” and eventually the secretive and notorious Security Branch. Cross swords with members of “Koevoet” and discover hidden agendas in Namibia. Delve into unsolved political murder cases that made international headlines – and find the answers! Then, discover the response of the authorities and newspaper groups. Venture into the merciless mindset of those times. Even the covert photo of the world-known bishop staring out at the Namib Desert is a first-ever disclosure. It was intended that the stealth “shot” be taken through a lens with cross-hairs! Fact or fiction? You decide, but bear in mind the photo is genuine! Of course there’s also the intrepid cryptic puzzle. It promises to hide the identity of the mysterious mastermind of those callous times. Will the enigma ever be solved?  

SECRET OF LOCH NESS II Synopsis: The excitment continues if the further adventures of Loch Ness. A lot has happened since Tim experienced the adventure of his life at Loch Ness in Scotland, when he found his father and reunited his family. It is the last day before the summer break and he and his father Eric are looking forward to their vacation in Borneo,one and a half years after Tim’s mother Anna was killed in a tragic car accident. Eric is completely unaware that Tim has no intention of travelling to Borneo – he has secretly rebooked the airline tickets to Scotland instead. Tim, though, is ecstatic at being back at his beloved Loch Ness. Rummaging through the old castle he finds a mysterious map covered with cryptic Celtic characters. Could this map possibly contain any clues regarding the existence of the legendary monster of Loch Ness? He's now on an adventure of a lifetime.   Starring: Arthur Young Reb Brown   Category: Action, Adventure, Comedy   Age Restriction: 13 PG VL

KINGDOM OF THE BLIND Synopsis: Detective Al Scarano's comfortable lifestyle comes to a sudden end with a cryptic late night telephone call from mobster Tony C beckoning him to New York's Little Italy. A mafia boss has been killed in his own home and Al's estranged brother Rudy was seen fleeing the house and the mob wants answers! Tony offers Al one chance to find out what really happened his way, before he sends his henchmen to find the truth in true mob fashion. While his wife begs him to turn his back on his brother and quit the force, Al must choose between risking his own life and protecting his brother's.   Starring: Micheal Biehn Paul Winfield   Category: Action   Age Restriction: 16 LV

From legendary Director Martin Scorsese comes a fantastic new 3D family adventure. Hugo is an orphan, clock keeper, and thief living in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. When his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station (Ben Kingsley) Hugo's undercover life and his most precious secret are put in jeopardy - whilst constantly having to hide from the threat of being sent to the orphanage by the unrelenting Station Inspector (Sacha Baron Cohen). A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father (Jude Law) form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery. Also featuring Christopher Lee, Ray Winstone and Emily Mortimer.

WWE superstar Randy Orton slams action into overdrive in this pulse-pounding thrill ride. Paramedic Nick Malloy (Orton) is plunged into a deadly game of cat and mouse when he receives a terrifying phone call from a vengeful psychopath (Brian Markinson) connected to his past. The maniac threatens to unleash a murder spree unless Nick can complete a series of 12 challenges without involving the cops or missing a single deadline. With no time to spare--and his own wife's life on the line--Nick must piece together cryptic clues and hunt down the killer before it's too late.