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Name: This is a bust
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Ed Lin

Set in Manhattan’s Chinatown during the mid‑1970s, *This is a Bust* follows Robert Chow, a young beat cop for the NYPD, as he tackles a murder case. Facing prejudice from his white colleagues and the political intrigues of local Chinese‑American leaders, Chow must navigate both the streets and the police hierarchy to bring the case to light and survive the dangers that accompany his investigation.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural

Authors: Ed Lin

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