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The Murder of Mr. Ma (Dee & Lao, Book 1) by John Shen Yen Nee
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In this thrilling series opener, "Two unlikely allies race through the cobbled streets of 1920s London in search of a killer targeting Chinese immigrants."
Set in 1924 London, "Dee and Lao" introduces us to the shy academic Lao She and the larger-than-life Judge Dee Ren Jie. Their encounter thrusts Lao into a world of daring chases and narrow escapes, shifting his quiet life of books and lectures into one of danger and intrigue.
Dee's investigation into the murder of a former comrade from the Chinese Labour Corps during World War I unravels a sinister plot as more bodies surface, each stabbed to death with a butterfly sword. With the stakes escalating, Dee and Lao must race against time to connect the threads of the murders before they become the killer's next targets.
The narrative skillfully blends elements of traditional gong’an crime fiction with the iconic themes of the Sherlock Holmes canon. As Dee and Lao navigate the dark underbelly of London's streets, the story unfolds with the pulse-pounding excitement of an action film and the immersive depth of a timeless classic.
"Dee and Lao" promises a captivating blend of mystery, adventure, and cultural exploration, transporting readers to a vividly rendered 1920s London where danger lurks around every corner. With its dynamic characters and gripping plot, this series opener sets the stage for an unforgettable journey through the streets of London and the minds of its most cunning detectives.
Set in 1924 London, "Dee and Lao" introduces us to the shy academic Lao She and the larger-than-life Judge Dee Ren Jie. Their encounter thrusts Lao into a world of daring chases and narrow escapes, shifting his quiet life of books and lectures into one of danger and intrigue.
Dee's investigation into the murder of a former comrade from the Chinese Labour Corps during World War I unravels a sinister plot as more bodies surface, each stabbed to death with a butterfly sword. With the stakes escalating, Dee and Lao must race against time to connect the threads of the murders before they become the killer's next targets.
The narrative skillfully blends elements of traditional gong’an crime fiction with the iconic themes of the Sherlock Holmes canon. As Dee and Lao navigate the dark underbelly of London's streets, the story unfolds with the pulse-pounding excitement of an action film and the immersive depth of a timeless classic.
"Dee and Lao" promises a captivating blend of mystery, adventure, and cultural exploration, transporting readers to a vividly rendered 1920s London where danger lurks around every corner. With its dynamic characters and gripping plot, this series opener sets the stage for an unforgettable journey through the streets of London and the minds of its most cunning detectives.
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