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Name: Bangkok tattoo
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: John Burdett

In Bangkok Tattoo, Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep of the Royal Thai Police returns to a familiar setting—a brothel co‑owned by his mother and his boss—to investigate the brutal murder of a foreign CIA agent. Facing the challenge of a potentially guilty but beloved brothel singer, Sonchai must navigate a complex web of American intelligence, Muslim fundamentalists, and tri‑national gangsters while trying to protect his own spiritual integrity. The novel blends crime, mystery, and cultural intrigue, creating a tense, smoky atmosphere that keeps readers hooked until the final reveal.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural

Authors: John Burdett

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