Braam Pretorius

Everything GoneBook 2 In the Leon Loots SeriesBy Braam PretoriusLeon Loots is back, scuffed takkies, duct-taped Toyota Tazz and all, on a slow-burning, side-splitting journey from Parys to Cape Town. With nothing but his microphone, a suitcase full of jokes, and the kind of charm only the Vaal Triangle can produce, Leon hits the road, town by town, show by show, chasing laughter and perhaps something more.
Enter Yuliya Karpacheva, a sharp-witted Russian hairstylist with a mysterious past, a heart wrapped in steel, and scissors that know no mercy. She's just arrived in Cape Town with nothing but grit, flair, and a cactus on her windowsill. As Leon zigzags through Kroonstad, Senekal, Beaufort West and beyond, Yuliya builds a life of her own in Vredehoek, Cape Town. Their stories unfold in parallel, until fate, as it tends to do, decides to stir the pot.
And when a stray missile lands in Belgorod, far across the sea from South Africa, everything changes. Told with warmth, wit, and moments that will leave you laughing through your tears, Everything Gone is a novel about journeys, across landscapes, cultures, and the fragile terrain of the human heart. Who will enjoy this book?Everything Gone is perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven stories filled with humour, heart, and unforgettable personalities.
If you appreciate authentic South African settings, quirky road-trip adventures, meaningful relationships, and the unexpected ways ordinary lives can be shaped by extraordinary world events, this novel is for you. Fans of stories that blend laughter, romance, and emotional depth will find themselves cheering for Leon and Yuliya long after the final page.