Inspector Singh Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder
11 journalers for this copy...
Looked interesting.
Journal Entry 2 by Fellraven at Redditch, Worcestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, September 30, 2010
The first in a series of three novels, with more to follow. Flint, a lawyer by training, makes use of her knowledge of the legal systems and cultures of SE Asia. This novel is at times gentle and satirical in tone, not unlike Colin Cottrell's Dr Siri Paiboum novels set in Laos.
Off in Soffitta1's Asia bookbox to find a new reader.
Off in Soffitta1's Asia bookbox to find a new reader.
Journal Entry 3 by 
Cross-patch
at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Cross-patch at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Taken from the Asian BookBox.
Journal Entry 4 by Cross-patch at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Cross-patch at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, February 17, 2011
I really enjoyed Mr Singh and am hunting for the next in the series.
Journal Entry 5 by Cross-patch at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Cross-patch at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Thursday, February 17, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (2/17/2011 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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I hope you enjoy this too. Thank you for RABCKing me first :o)
Received this today - thanks a lot, Cross-patch!
A good, easy, entertaining whodunit with subtle humour. There are some interesting twists and turns, and quite a bit of background information about Malaysia and Singapore, including rainforest / human rights issues, the difficult relationship between the two countries, nice descriptions of KL etc. Recommendable.
Journal Entry 8 by 
ApoloniaX
at Wishlist Tag Game, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, July 24, 2011
ApoloniaX at Wishlist Tag Game, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, July 24, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (7/25/2011 UTC) at Wishlist Tag Game, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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Off to prachitulshan,
for the wishlist tag game.
Enjoy!
Another wishlist book from my book fairy, and in perfect time for my Malaysian vacation! This looks like an entertaining whodunnit, and light enough to read on the flight...my brother has shown interest in it too, so I'll pass it on to him after I'm done. Thanks once again, ApoloniaX! :)
I enjoyed this murder mystery...a light enough read, but quite entertaining. Flint has used her legal knowledge well, and coupled with her knowledge of SE Asian cultures, the book provides an interesting storyline against an even more interesting backdrop. Having visited KL recently, I enjoyed her descriptions and views on the city and its history, and comparisons with Singapore. I also like her style of humour - some lines made me laugh out loud. Singh makes for a believable and very human character - he's no heroic, dashing policeman, (and a Sardar on top of that!) but knows how to do his job. Likeable. Looking forward to reading some more of this series. Thanks ApoloniaX, for introducing me to it!
Journal Entry 11 by prachitulshan at VBB, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, December 8, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (12/8/2011 UTC) at VBB, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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This book was chosen from ApoloniaX's Asian First Page VBB...on its way to the US now. Hope you enjoy the book, and sorry for the delay!
Thank you! I forgot to journal this last week when I arrived back to campus but I'm looking forward to reading it!
What a fun mystery to help me pass the boring hours at work when there's nothing to do. I was caught by surprise at the end - what a great twist! There are several mystery fans in the calgary bookcrossing meetup group so this will stay behind with them.
Left with mom to take to the Aug. meeting.
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at the Joshua Tree Cafe on Edmonton Trail. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at the Joshua Tree Cafe on Edmonton Trail. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
Brought home some pretty great books from the August meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers.
Thanks a bunch!
Thanks a bunch!
This book is really doing some great traveling!
I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery. Great characters and a story that kept me guessing until the end!
This will surely find more Calgary readers!
I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery. Great characters and a story that kept me guessing until the end!
This will surely find more Calgary readers!
Handing off to a fellow BookCrosser to take to the May meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers at the Joshua Tree Café.
Handing off to a fellow BookCrosser to take to the May meet-up of Calgary BookCrossers at the Joshua Tree Café.
I enjoyed this exotic local for this. He is an interesting detective. I liked the way his mind worked and seeing the cultural complications to the case. I would certainly read another of this series. My husband enjoyed it too.
I am taking this to the meeting at Cravings to see if I can find a new reader for it.
I decided to try a murder mystery set in SE Asia for a change. From previous JE's it appears I can anticipate a good story. :)
An interesting mystery with lots of information about South-East Asia and ecological issues endangering rainforests. Inspector Singh is a charachter I didn't care for, and I thought the mystery actually moved along without much help or hindrance from Singh.
Took the book to the Calgary BC meetup today.
PIcked up this book from the July Calgary BookCrossing meetup.
This is a quirky mystery that had me guessing until the end. I liked the Malaysian setting and the lead character. It did drag a bit during some parts, but overall I found it an enjoyable read.
Bringing to December bookcrossing meetup in Calgary.
Picked up this book at the Calgary BookCrossing December meet-up. Looks like a good international mystery.
I enjoyed the book for the most part. I'm not familiar with Malaysia or Singapore so it was interesting to read about the different cultures there. And while not all detective novels should be told strictly from the detective's point of view, I feel like the book should have stayed within Singh's POV right through the entire story. He doesn't affect the plot as much as he should as the main character. Overall, though, a good mystery that keeps you guessing until the end.
Passing this book on to the next reader at the Calgary BookCrossing January meet-up.
It always amazes me when I am passed a book at a Calgary Meetup and I discover that I have a book in my hands that has travelled all over the world and has been read by Bookcrossing friends. I feel like bumping this book up higher in my TBR Mountain Range
Hello everybody!! Happy New Year!!
Hello everybody!! Happy New Year!!
