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John Burdett
ISBN 9780552154697
Rs. 1,120
Corgi
Bangkok Eight
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy gritty crime thrillers with exotic settings
A thriller with attitude to spare, Bangkok 8 is a sexy, razor-edged, often darkly hilarious novel set in one of the world’s most exotic cities.Witnessed by a throng of gaping spectators, a charismatic Marine sergeant is murdered under a Bangkok bridge inside a bolted-shut Mercedes Benz. Among the witnesses are the only two cops in the city not on the take, but within moments one is murdered and his partner, Sonchai Jitpleecheep—a devout Buddhist and the son of a Thai bar girl and a long-gone Vietnam War G.I.—is hell-bent on wreaking revenge. On a vigilante mission to capture his partner’s murderer, Sonchai is begrudgingly paired with a beautiful FBI agent named Jones and captures her heart in the process. In a city fueled by illicit drugs and infinite corruption, prostitution and priceless art, Sonchai’s quest for vengeance takes him into a world much more sinister than he could have ever imagined.
Highlights
- Set in Bangkok, exploring the city's exotic and seedy underbelly
- Features a devout Buddhist cop as the protagonist
- Involves a murder mystery and a vigilante quest for revenge
- Includes a subplot with an FBI agent
- Darkly humorous and razor-edged tone
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Questions about this book
Who is the main character?
The main character is Sonchai Jitpleecheep, a devout Buddhist and the son of a Thai bar girl and a Vietnam War G.I., who is a cop in Bangkok.
What is the plot about?
The plot follows Sonchai as he seeks revenge for the murder of his partner, who was killed while witnessing the murder of a Marine sergeant. His quest leads him into Bangkok's underworld of drugs, corruption, and prostitution.
Is there a romantic element?
Yes, Sonchai is paired with an FBI agent named Jones, and he captures her heart during their mission.
What is the tone of the book?
The book is described as a thriller with attitude, sexy, razor-edged, and often darkly hilarious.
Where is the book set?
The book is set in Bangkok, one of the world's most exotic cities, and explores its illicit aspects.