Royal Thai Police Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep faces his most challenging case yet: the murder of a wealthy American film director. As he investigates, Sonchai finds himself entangled in a heroin smuggling ring led by his superior, Colonel Vikorn, which takes him to Kathmandu to meet a charismatic, yet dark, Tibetan Buddhist monk named Tietsin, testing his resolve as both a cop and a Buddhist.

Why You Should Read?

• Follow Sonchai Jitpleecheep's unique perspective as a Buddhist detective.
• Explore themes of karma, morality, and justice within a gripping crime narrative.
• Immerse yourself in the vibrant, yet perilous, settings of Thailand and Kathmandu.
• Experience John Burdett's distinctive voice and complex characters.