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“[A] “This is a topically tense thriller, perfect for readers hungry for the latest successor to Elliot Pattison’s Detective Shan Taoyun mystery novels” – Los Angeles Times
“The details are fascinating and the story is engrossing. Klingborg does an excellent job of recreating many subtle details of Chinese life and culture.” — Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
In search of a missing girl, Detective Luffy goes undercover into the wild corners of Burma and into the compound of a deadly and mysterious female warlord responsible for the illegal trafficking of exotic animals. And much more may happen, in Brian Klingberg’s In the next book, Wild Prey.
Inspector Luffy has an unfortunate talent for getting into hot water with powerful and well-connected people. That’s why he was assigned to a remote town in rural northern China and quietly warned to keep his head down. But while running a trapping operation for the sale and consumption of rare and endangered animals, Lu encountered a strange case of a missing waitress. Her last known whereabouts: a restaurant frequented by the local elite and owned by a smooth-talking gangster known for his exotic and highly illicit cuisine.
As usual, Lew’s investigation angered some, leading to his suspension. Lou felt like he had hit a dead end. He is then contacted by a mysterious government official in Beijing who wants him to go undercover to track down the mastermind behind an illegal animal trafficking network and hopefully find answers to the fate of the missing waitress. The mission will take Lu deep into the lawless wilderness of Myanmar, where he will risk his life to infiltrate the hidden compound of a mysterious and ruthless female warlord in a bloody and almost desperate pursuit of justice.
Publisher : Minotaur Books (May 17, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1250779073
ISBN-13 : 978-1250779076
Item Weight : 1.04 lbs
Dimensions : 6.55 x 1.45 x 9.6 inches
