“This is a beautifully written book with a sophisticated plot, rich in both action and atmosphere…Every twist of the plot rises from a foundation of truthful emotions and motives solidly rooted in the characters’ cultures. Every bit of humor and evocative description serves the action; there’s not a smidgen of clunky exposition as the Chin-Smith relationship continues to grow and fascinate.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Description
Lydia Chin is hired by Grandfather Gao, one of the most respected figures in Chinatown, for what appears to be a simple task. Lydia, along with her professional partner, Bill Smith, is to fly to Hong Kong to deliver a family heirloom to the young grandson of a recently deceased colleague of Grandfather Gao. But before they can deliver the heirloom, the grandson is kidnapped and two separate ransom demands are made.
Praise
“This is a beautifully written book with a sophisticated plot, rich in both action and atmosphere…Every twist of the plot rises from a foundation of truthful emotions and motives solidly rooted in the characters’ cultures. Every bit of humor and evocative description serves the action; there’s not a smidgen of clunky exposition as the Chin-Smith relationship continues to grow and fascinate.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Lydia is hired by her grandfather, Gao…fly to Hong Kong with the ashes of an old friend of Gao’s, deliver a family heirloom to the friend’s young grandson, hand over a letter to the boy’s aged uncle, and oversee the burial of the ashes. The straightforward assignment takes a crooked turn when the grandson is kidnapped and his frantic parents receive ransom demands from two different people…As usual, it’s a fast-paced, rip-roaring ride. Great characters, intricate plotting, and a exotic locale, beautifully described…This is definitely a don’t-miss book in a don’t-miss series.” Booklist (starred review)
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Dec 31, 2006 |
| Release Date | January 1, 2007 |
| Number in Series | 7 |
| Series Display String | The Bill Smith / Lydia Chin Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1167609600 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Private Investigators, Bestselling Mysteries, Bestselling Mystery |
Author Bio
S. J. Rozan is the author of the popular Lydia Chin and Bill Smith mystery series, as well as several stand-alone novels and novellas. She has won multiple awards for her fiction, including the Edgar, Shamus, Anthony, Nero, and Macavity awards, the Japanese Maltese Falcon, and the Private Eye Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award.
Narrator Bio
Kathy Hsieh has acted with the Seattle Repertory Theatre, A Contemporary Theatre, Intiman, The Group, Northwest Asian American Theatre, and many others. She can also be seen in numerous industrials, educational videos, and CD-roms, as well as several films, including Fortune Hunters, Alone, Boy Wonderz, Dear Little Sweet Thang Nita, Beacon Hill Boys, Birthright, Valentine’s Day, and the documentary Motherhood Manifesto.
Overview
Lydia Chin is hired by Grandfather Gao, one of the most respected figures in Chinatown, for what appears to be a simple task. Lydia, along with her professional partner, Bill Smith, is to fly to Hong Kong to deliver a family heirloom to the young grandson of a recently deceased colleague of Grandfather Gao. But before they can deliver the heirloom, the grandson is kidnapped and two separate ransom demands are made.
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