A terrific read

Vastrap is South Africa’s own nuclear testing site outside Upington. It is so far into the desert the Russians and Americans don’t even know about it.

Africa’s first spacecraft is launched during an unauthorised nuclear blast – without pilot or crew.

The engine is propelled by an engine harnessing the power of a nuclear bomb that was never disarmed in the 80s.

How did this spaceship, which was designed by the old Afrikaner government, survive and who is piloting it?

Greg Hall, a small-time journalist, wants to uncover the details of this story, which has captured the world’s imagination.

While digging through the wreckage of the blast he finds a man badly burnt and almost dead who had a frightening story to tell and an agenda of his own.

This is a funny and thrilling story that is filled with humour and irony.

If you are looking for a good South African read, then this book is for you.