ISBN 9780552154710
Rs. 640
Corgi
Bangkok Tattoo
Who it's for: fans of crime fiction and detective series
Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep of the Royal Thai Police returns in his riveting and smokily atmospheric new thriller.A farang–a foreigner–has been murdered, his body horribly mutilated, at the Bangkok brothel co-owned by Sonchai’s mother and his boss. The dead man was a CIA agent. To make matters worse, the apparent culprit is sweet-natured Chanya, the brothel’s top earner and a woman whom the devoutly Buddhist sleuth has loved for several lifetimes. How can Sonchai solve this crime without sending Chanya to prison? How can he engage in a cover-up without endangering his karma? And how will he ever get to the bottom of a case whose interested parties include American spooks, Muslim fundamentalists, and gangsters from three countries? As addictive as opium, as hot as Sriracha chili sauce, and bursting with surprises, Bangkok Tattoo will leave its mark on you.
Highlights
- Second in the Sonchai Jitpleecheep series
- Set in Bangkok's underworld of brothels and espionage
- Features Buddhist detective's moral dilemmas
- Involves CIA, Muslim fundamentalists, and international gangsters
- Published by Corgi in 2006, 448 pages
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Is this the first book in the series?
No, it is the second book featuring Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep.
What is the main plot?
Sonchai investigates the murder of a CIA agent at a brothel, where the prime suspect is Chanya, a woman he loves.
What genre is this book?
It is a mystery thriller, categorized under fiction, mystery & detective.
Who is the protagonist?
Sonchai Jitpleecheep, a detective in the Royal Thai Police who is also a devout Buddhist.
What are some key elements of the story?
The story involves a cover-up, moral dilemmas, and international intrigue with CIA agents and gangsters.