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In "Bangkok Haunts," detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep of the Royal Thai Police, known for his uncompromising sense of justice and his devotion to Buddhism, is drawn into a case unlike any other. An anonymous tip leads him to investigate a snuff film linked to the shadows of Bangkok’s criminal underworld. As Sonchai delves deeper, he uncovers a haunting narrative that intertwines the city’s gritty reality with an erotic ghost story, adding a dark twist to his already formidable career. The novel continues the legacy of the earlier Bangkok mysteries, blending police procedure, suspense, and supernatural intrigue in the neon‑lit streets of Thailand’s capital.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: John Burdett
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