Post-apartheid South Africa: Seventeen-year-old Anna Wilde wants nothing more than a taste of freedom. Her desire seems met by charismatic Danny, a notorious drug lord who plunges her into a life of luxury and excitement. However, beyond the seafront apartments and wild nights lies a threat not just to Anna's life, but everyone she loves.

Based on true events, Girl in the Pickle Jar follows Anna's relationship with Danny amidst the ever-escalating drug wars in South Africa, from Durban to Johannesburg. Thrust into a deadly underbelly, Anna contends with abuse and crime, testing her resolve at every corner. Nicola Beykirch's debut novel is a thrilling, cautionary tale that speaks to one woman's inner strength and unbreakable spirit.