TV series · 2023 · M-Net
Is Devil's Peak based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Devil's Peak is based on the book Devil's Peak by Deon Meyer (2005).
Devil's Peak is book 1 of the Benny Griessel Mysteries series.
The TV series premiered in 2023 on M-Net.
The book behind Devil's Peak
Benny Griessel Mysteries: books in order
- Devil's Peak (2005)
- Thirteen Hours
- Seven Days (2011)
- Cobra
- Icarus (2015)
- The Woman in the Blue Cloak (2017)
- The Last Hunt (2018)
- The Dark Flood
- Leo (2023)
- Scorpio Rising (2025)
Common questions
Is Devil's Peak based on a book?
Yes. Devil's Peak is based on the book Devil's Peak by Deon Meyer (2005).
Who wrote the book Devil's Peak is based on?
Devil's Peak was written by Deon Meyer and first published in 2005.
Is Devil's Peak part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Benny Griessel Mysteries series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Devil's Peak, book 1 of Devil's Peak. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Deon Meyer's books
- Heart of the Hunter (film, 2024)