In Augusta, champions become legends, forever woven into golf history. But on the eve of the tournament, the tradition of the greatest tournament in golf is shattered when a body is found hanging above the infamous 12th green.

Local Detective John Ryals is pulled into the case just as the world's spotlight descends on the course. What first appears to be a tragic death soon unravels into a criminal web of secrecy reaching far beyond Augusta. As swelling crowds gather and pressure mounts, Ryals must navigate the tournament's tightly guarded inner circle, where influence runs deep it and nothing is quite what it seems

At the heart of the case stands Jonni Lombard, South Africa's electrifying young talent, making his debut at golf's ultimate proving ground.

As he fights to keep his composure under crushing pressure and global scrutiny, Ryals must navigate... the tournament's closely guarded world - its unspoken rules, its immense influence, and the quiet forces that shape who wins and who falls.

The Master: A Novel Of Golf & Death is a taut crime novel that blends local secrets with international intrigue, set against the electric backdrop of golf's most important week - when the entire sport is watching, and history is waiting to be written.