On the Devil's Trail – Ben “Bliksem” Booysen

Written by retired detective Ben Booysen, On the Devil’s Trail recounts the chilling investigation into South Africa’s “Station Strangler” serial killer. Booysen details the painstaking police work, the failures and breakthroughs, and the human cost of pursuing justice in one of the country’s most notorious criminal cases.

Reader Buzz
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Goodreads (4.1/5) — "Gripping true crime — Booysen’s insider perspective makes this unforgettable." / "Some sections are heavy on procedural detail, but the authenticity is undeniable."

Popular with readers who love investigative memoirs with an insider’s perspective. Discussed for its true crime realism, South African context, and emotional hooks around justice, trauma, and resilience.

Recommendations
Perfect for fans of Blood on Their Hands (Tanya Farber), The Station Strangler (Chris Karsten), or Mindhunter (John Douglas). A compelling read for anyone drawn to South African crime history and investigative storytelling.

A trade paperback (2021) in Like New condition.