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Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep, a disciplined Buddhist officer, is drawn into a grisly case under a Bangkok bridge after a murder by a meth‑enhanced python. With his partner dead, Sonchai must uncover the killer while wading through Bangkok’s drug‑filled streets, prostitution rings, and corrupt power structures. The novel blends the city’s authentic atmosphere with sharp, cynical wit, showcasing Sonchai’s struggle between his disciplined faith and the bleak realities of the metropolis.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: John Burdett
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