” A delightful read riddled with satirical humour interlaced within a mystery. It tells the story of a hapless South African couple whose lives inadvertently become complicated in a plot of crime and murder. Set in the New South Africa era, the tale faithfully reflects the idiosyncrasies and intimate habits of a section of society with tongue firmly in cheek. The no-holds-barred drama ends up in a bizarre climax that had me chortling with horror.”

Peter Krige

” We have another Christopher Hope in our midst! This is one of the finest evocations of South African small- town life that I have ever read – striking resounding chords and almost painful pangs of teenage memories. Leger weaves the country’s sad and complicated history into the narrative with a deft and subtle touch. Nothing is forced in his style. The regret and yearning for belated closure, which lie at the heart of this work, flow relentlessly to their conclusion. The journey is filled with the familiar landmarks of life forty years ago, with poignant reminders of peer pressures, adolescent bonding and language of the time. A must-read for an understanding of aspects of life during one of the most turbulent periods in South African history.”

David Hall-Green

” Like a lekker boskak, Roadkill is a welcome relief from the constraints of the often stifling formalities of modern life. And just like any great boskak, you will find yourself perched in one spot, not daring to go anywhere until the job is well and truly done. Were it not for the fact that one could easily encounter such people on your travels through South Africa, Paul’s hilarious characters would be shamefully inappropriate in modern times. With perfectly placed humour, cringe-worthy grossness and eerily relatable characters, this exquisitely seasoned ‘potjie pot’ of brilliance has the flavour of a Deon Meyer crime novel if he were in a very mischievous mood.”

Stuart Palmer    

” As a South African living in the US for over 25 years, I experienced a great deal of “huimvee” (nostalgia) while reading this charming tale-with-a twist. Leger paints an authentic, non-political picture of life in a small South Africa town. While the South African ”flavor” is skillfully drawn and adds to the enjoyment of the read, one can imagine the same story played out in small towns across the world – except hopefully without the sting in the tail!”

Cynthia Gould, USA, via Amazon Kindle