Another enjoyable Inspector Chen mystery, this one delving into environmental issues in China.



Amazon Editorial Review

"Dark, gorgeous…feels authentically Chinese and it works like a charm." --Washington Post Book World on A Case of Two Cities



Chief Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Police Department is offered a bit of luxury by friends and supporters within the Party - a week's vacation at a luxurious resort near Lake Tai, a week where he can relax, and recover, undisturbed by outside demands or disruptions. Unfortunately, the once beautiful Lake Tai, renowned for its clear waters, is now covered by fetid algae, its waters polluted by toxic runoff from local manufacturing plants. Then the director of one of the manufacturing plants responsible for the pollution is murdered and the leader of the local ecological group is the primary suspect of the local police. Now Inspector Chen must tread carefully if he is to uncover the truth behind the brutal murder and find a measure of justice for both the victim and the accused.

So happy to share this with you, I think you'll enjoy :)

Just received in the mail Thank you, erishkigal. A happy reading weekend or two ahead!

Another thought provoking mystery. Inspector Chen just can't relax - well not for long. And his personal (and inner) life figures in this mystery.
Releasing at the Lower Mainland Bookcrossing Meetup.