One Red Bastard
One Red Bastard by Ed Lin is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on December 26, 2017, featuring 304 pages in English. This sequel to Snakes Can’t Run follows detective Robert Chow as he navigates the complexities of morality while investigating a murder in the gritty setting of Chinatown after the Vietnam War. The story unfolds in the fall of 1976, amidst the turmoil surrounding Mao’s daughter seeking asylum in America, and centers on the challenges Chow faces when his girlfriend, Lonnie, becomes the prime suspect in a high-profile case.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into themes of loyalty and justice as Chow grapples with the pressure to protect Lonnie while confronting the law. The plot thickens when the police, eager to resolve the case, intensify their scrutiny of Lonnie, pushing Chow to consider morally ambiguous choices. This mystery incorporates elements of crime and police procedural storytelling, set against the backdrop of a fascinating neighborhood, making it a compelling read for fans of hard-boiled thrillers.
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In this thrilling sequel to the highly acclaimed Snakes Can’t Run, detective Robert Chow must wrestle with his own morality to solve a murder, set against the backdrop of gritty Chinatown following the Vietnam War.
It’s the fall of 1976, and New York’s Chinatown is in turmoil over news that Mao’s daughter is seeking asylum in America. Vietnam vet Robert Chow is now a detective-in-training, and he is thrilled when his girlfriend, Lonnie, scores a once-in-a-lifetime interview with the Chinese representative of Mao’s daughter. But hours after their meeting, the man is found dead.
Lonnie, the last person to see him alive, is the main suspect. The police are restless to close the case, and as Lonnie is subjected to increasing amounts of intimidation, Robert is tempted to reach into his own bag of dirty tricks to protect her.
Will Chow stay on the right side of the law, or will his loyalty to Lonnie provoke him to turn to darker methods? Find out in this exciting and fast-paced mystery, set in one of New York’s most fascinating neighborhoods . . .
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