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Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep of the Royal Thai Police is summoned to investigate a high‑profile murder in Kathmandu. His investigation intersects with the enigmatic Tibetan lama Tietsin, who serves as his spiritual guide. Meanwhile, Police Colonel Vikorn has appointed Sonchai as his consigliere to navigate a fierce battle against Army General Zinna for control of Bangkok’s illegal enterprises. Sonchai must balance his duty as a cop, his Buddhist convictions, and a complex deal involving Tietsin’s heroin to align Vikorn and Zinna. The story blends homicide investigation, political intrigue, and mystical elements in a thrilling, darkly comic narrative.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: John Burdett
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