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During an art expedition in the Southern Shan State of Burma, a group of eleven American citizens set out from the Floating Island Resort for a Christmas‑morning tour. The trip ends abruptly when the tourists vanish without a trace. Their disappearance initiates a search that highlights the stark contrast between the expedition’s cultural ambitions and the harsh realities of a remote region.
The story follows both the personal stakes of those left behind and the efforts of authorities and locals to uncover what happened to the missing travelers. The narrative examines themes of adventure, loss, and the fragile intersection of Western curiosity and local landscapes.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Amy Tan
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