Contemporary China comes vividly to life in this new crime series featuring Inspector Chen of the Shanghai Police who risks his own life and career to track down a murderer. ' China Noir' at its best, this is a hard-boiled, intricately plotted tale that has been nominated for an Edgar - America's most prestigious award for crime writing. 'We get to see, smell, taste and hear an amazingly evocative portrait of a country' - Chicago Tribune A marvelously assured debut...Engrossing, immensely readable' - The Wall Street Journal