‘Superbly reported, compelling . . . wonderfully captures the spirit of that time’

– Financial Times

'Gripping and important'

– Observer

‘A dramatic work of history, prodigiously reported and beautifully crafted. Justice Malala is a first-rate storyteller, deftly weaving history with a narrative that reads like a novel. I couldn’t put it down’

– Jonathan Eig, New York Times bestselling author of Ali: A Life

‘Magnificent, furious, nuanced and un-put-downable. Malala steers us through the hatred, the grief, and the courage that shaped one nation-shaking week. The result is a searing thriller, a deeply moving work of investigative journalism, and a mesmerising reminder of what leadership can achieve - and what South Africa almost squandered’

– Andrew Harding, BBC Africa correspondent

‘A suspenseful nonfiction thriller’

– Kirkus

‘Fast-paced, gripping, and expertly crafted, this book reads like a political thriller. With thorough reporting and vivid writing, Justice Malala delivers readers into the heart of South Africa as it faced unprecedented upheaval. The result is a brilliant, moving, and extraordinary account of nine days that shaped a country and a continent, with the entire world looking on’

– Toluse Olorunnipa, co-author of His Name is George Floyd

‘Although heart-wrenching at times, Malala's immaculately researched account underscores the power of Mandela’s great leadership in unimaginably difficult times’

– Booklist Starred Review

'Doggedly researched and immersively told, this is a fascinating study of a nation on the brink.'

– Publishers Weekly