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THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE ENZO FILES
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021

'Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.' Undiscovered Scotland
'No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.' New York Journal of Books


The Beijing Ripper makes a personal vendetta against Detective Li Yan in the sixth and final episode in the China series


GRUESOME MURDERS

His victims are young, beautiful and coldly mutilated. He calls himself the Beijing Ripper. Li Yan, head of Beijing's serious crime squad, must stop him.

FEARSOME LETTERS

Just as pathologist Margaret Campbell finds an insight into the killer's sick signature, Li receives a letter from the killer, betraying his cruel intentions.

CHINESE WHISPERS

There's no way Li can misinterpret the Ripper's motives: he wants to tear Li and Campbell's lives apart, and write the darkest chapter in Beijing's history.

LOVED THE CHINA THRILLERS? Try book 1 of the Enzo novels, EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE.
LOVE PETER MAY? Buy his new thriller, A SILENT DEATH



Trade Review
A wonderfully complex book -- Peter James, on Entry Island
He is a terrific writer doing something different -- Mark Billingham
From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer -- Sophie Hannah
Wonderfully compelling -- Kate Mosse
A true pleasure to read * Guardian *
Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth * New York Times *
One of the best regarded crime series of recent years -- Boyd Tonkin, on the Lewis Trilogy * Independent *
Lyrical, empathetic and moving -- Alex Gray
May's novels are strong on place and the wounds left by old relationships * Sunday Times *
Will have the reader relishing every tendency of description and characterization -- Barry Forshaw * Independent *
Dark, exciting and atmospheric * Scotland on Sunday *
Powerful and authentic * Glasgow Sunday Herald *
A gripping page-turner that combines edge-of-the-seat suspense with a fascinating picture of modern China * Irish Independent *
The plot is chilling and ingenious * Scotland on Sunday *
Peter May opens a window on a vision of the modern Chinese political climate ... a tremendous collision of cultures * The Herald *
Fast, exciting ... an entertaining read that will also give food for thought * Irish Times *
The plot twists and turns like the tail of a Chinese dragon. A cracking good read ... Highly recommended * Scots Magazine *
The characters here are vivid and contrasting, and they grow and develop in a way usually only found in literary novels, and the plotting and evocation of atmosphere as professional as they come. An excellent series * Kirkus Reviews *
Truly the best of May's series so far, this is not to be missed * The Good Book Guide *

Chinese Whispers: The suspenseful

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    Publisher: Quercus Publishing
    Publication Date: 16/11/2017
    ISBN13: 9781784295349, 978-1784295349
    ISBN10: 1784295345

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE ENZO FILES
    AWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021

    'Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.' Undiscovered Scotland
    'No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.' New York Journal of Books


    The Beijing Ripper makes a personal vendetta against Detective Li Yan in the sixth and final episode in the China series


    GRUESOME MURDERS

    His victims are young, beautiful and coldly mutilated. He calls himself the Beijing Ripper. Li Yan, head of Beijing's serious crime squad, must stop him.

    FEARSOME LETTERS

    Just as pathologist Margaret Campbell finds an insight into the killer's sick signature, Li receives a letter from the killer, betraying his cruel intentions.

    CHINESE WHISPERS

    There's no way Li can misinterpret the Ripper's motives: he wants to tear Li and Campbell's lives apart, and write the darkest chapter in Beijing's history.

    LOVED THE CHINA THRILLERS? Try book 1 of the Enzo novels, EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE.
    LOVE PETER MAY? Buy his new thriller, A SILENT DEATH



    Trade Review
    A wonderfully complex book -- Peter James, on Entry Island
    He is a terrific writer doing something different -- Mark Billingham
    From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer -- Sophie Hannah
    Wonderfully compelling -- Kate Mosse
    A true pleasure to read * Guardian *
    Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth * New York Times *
    One of the best regarded crime series of recent years -- Boyd Tonkin, on the Lewis Trilogy * Independent *
    Lyrical, empathetic and moving -- Alex Gray
    May's novels are strong on place and the wounds left by old relationships * Sunday Times *
    Will have the reader relishing every tendency of description and characterization -- Barry Forshaw * Independent *
    Dark, exciting and atmospheric * Scotland on Sunday *
    Powerful and authentic * Glasgow Sunday Herald *
    A gripping page-turner that combines edge-of-the-seat suspense with a fascinating picture of modern China * Irish Independent *
    The plot is chilling and ingenious * Scotland on Sunday *
    Peter May opens a window on a vision of the modern Chinese political climate ... a tremendous collision of cultures * The Herald *
    Fast, exciting ... an entertaining read that will also give food for thought * Irish Times *
    The plot twists and turns like the tail of a Chinese dragon. A cracking good read ... Highly recommended * Scots Magazine *
    The characters here are vivid and contrasting, and they grow and develop in a way usually only found in literary novels, and the plotting and evocation of atmosphere as professional as they come. An excellent series * Kirkus Reviews *
    Truly the best of May's series so far, this is not to be missed * The Good Book Guide *

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