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Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep of the Royal Thai Police returns in his riveting and smokily atmospheric new thriller.A farang–a foreigner–has been murdered, his body horribly mutilated, at the Bangkok brothel co-owned by Sonchai’s mother and his boss. The dead man was a CIA agent. To make matters worse, the apparent culprit is sweet-natured Chanya, the brothel’s top earner and a woman whom the devoutly Buddhist sleuth has loved for several lifetimes. How can Sonchai solve this crime without sending Chanya to prison? How can he engage in a cover-up without endangering his karma? And how will he ever get to the bottom of a case whose interested parties include American spooks, Muslim fundamentalists, and gangsters from three countries? As addictive as opium, as hot as Sriracha chili sauce, and bursting with surprises, Bangkok Tattoo will leave its mark on you.
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"The second in John Burdett's excellent Thai police procedural series, this does not suffer from sophomore slump. Burdett continues to round out his characters, their backstories and their relationships with one another, while advancing a deliciously gory plot involving a blood-soaked prostitute, dead CIA agents, a war between a police chief and a general, and a yakuza tattoo artist."
— Jessica (4 out of 5 stars)
Bangkok Tattoo Listener Reviews
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" Ditto to what I said about the first in the series. Maybe this didn't seem as exotic because the news had worn off. I still liked it a lot. "
— Dianne, 2/18/2014 -
" Imaginative story and a page turner. It really shows the difference between Thai and American cultures and to some extent between the East and the West. "
— Josh, 2/14/2014 -
" MY favorite of the three. This author writes with intensity, passion, and knowledge. "
— Benjamin, 1/31/2014 -
" A disappointment. While there were moments when remembered why I loved the first book (Bangkok 8), this book felt formulaic---the same elements that I loved so much---just more of them. "
— Rachael, 1/22/2014 -
" I am a big fan of John Burdetts writing but this book is not my favorite. I am having trouble staying with it this time but I won't give up - not yet "
— Martha, 1/20/2014 -
" I liked it...I like the character and the visions of Bangkok. It feels real and possible. "
— Marty, 1/20/2014 -
" Not as good as Bangkok 8, it's prequel. "
— Peter, 1/17/2014 -
" I really enjoy his books. Good plot, interesting characters, and a different perspective on the world. Was perfect for my long plane ride home. "
— Deirdre, 1/17/2014 -
" I didn't like this sequel as well as I liked the first one. This one was meandering, hard to follow, and lapsed into lecturing at times. I do like Sonchai, and the other characters are certainly interesting. I enjoy the vicarious Thai cultural experience, too. I'll probably read the next one. "
— melody, 1/13/2014 -
" More of the same world through a different story. Don't worry though. Sonchai is there to lead us farang safely through it. "
— Jennifer, 12/26/2013 -
" Funny characters and story. I would be interested in the reaction of my son-in-law and daughter, who have spent time in Thailand. Well written, and a humorous take on Buddhism, Islam and Christianity, as well as the world's oldest profession. "
— Sandra, 11/17/2013 -
" great follow up his first Bangkok novel. "
— George, 11/13/2013 -
" Another twisted tale of the bar girls, corrupt police and gangsters in Bangkok told by the only uncorrupted cop in the system. "
— Marketingguy, 11/8/2013 -
" Read within the past three years. Not sure of date completed. "
— Gary, 10/22/2013 -
" fun. zanier than the first, with very non-zany subject matter. but, if burdett wants to criticize the west, he should do away with the mystery premise and just go full bore with travel fiction. "
— Robb, 6/11/2013 -
" 2nd book in the series and better than the first. "
— Jesse, 5/27/2013 -
" Chanya kills a john; Sonchai is sent to cover up and sort out. Never quite as good as the first one, but still quite good until the fizzly end. "
— Sarah, 5/19/2013 -
" I love this writer! I've got to still read Bangkok Haunts, his new one. What great recurring characters. They are all so simple and straight forward and so complex and secretive at the same time. "
— Betsy, 3/2/2013 -
" Loved this sarcastic, witty book with a window into a totally foreign (Thai street cop) culture. Loved his turn of phrase here and there. Chuckled out loud, laughed out loud. "
— Kathryn, 10/2/2012 -
" A mystery set in Thailand, but really it's an English author's examination of western culture. Burdett isn't in the same class the other authors I've recommended, but this book is enlightening, and often bizarre. "
— Sid, 1/26/2012 -
" Loved the sequel to Bangkok 8. Same great Thai characters and culture references. Plus a good detective story! Not for the feint of heart, however. "
— Carrie, 5/22/2011 -
" Not the best book but it's passing time in the car. "
— Phil, 5/9/2011 -
" Well not bad, but not half as good as the first one. And the narrator was a big distraction, although I got used to him after a while. Sonchai meets his soul mate. "
— Sandra, 5/9/2011 -
" The second book in John Burdett’s Sonchai Jitpleecheep series, Bangkok Tattoo, doesn’t disappoint. The characters are over-the-top and strangely likeable; the books difficult to put down. "
— Laurel, 3/29/2011 -
" Imaginative story and a page turner. It really shows the difference between Thai and American cultures and to some extent between the East and the West. "
— Josh, 3/28/2011 -
" Read within the past three years. Not sure of date completed. <br/> "
— Gary, 3/12/2011 -
" The "Happy Whore" narrative met the "Spiritual Oriental" narrative and had this ugly child. "
— Eileen, 3/7/2011 -
" Fabulous series...this is the creepiest. "
— Michael, 1/24/2011 -
" Funny characters and story. I would be interested in the reaction of my son-in-law and daughter, who have spent time in Thailand. Well written, and a humorous take on Buddhism, Islam and Christianity, as well as the world's oldest profession. "
— Sandra, 12/31/2010 -
" I liked this a bit less than Bangkok 8, mostly because I got tired of being called <em>farang</em> (the Thai equivalent of "gringo"). Still a good story, though. "
— Margie, 11/29/2010 -
" Wonderful sequel to Bangkok 8, loved to see how characters developed. Another interesting mystery. "
— Tasula, 11/26/2010 -
" not the deepest book but a very good and interesting mystery. life in seedy Bangkok was interesting "
— Barry, 11/26/2010
About John Burdett
John Burdett is a former lawyer who worked in London and Hong Kong for fourteen years. He is the author of the bestselling Bangkok 8 and its sequels, Bangkok Tattoo, Bangkok Haunts, and The Godfather of Kathmandu. His other works include Freedom Angel, The Last 6 Million Seconds, and Vulture Peak, the latest installment in the Bangkok series. Burdett splits his time between France and Bangkok.
About the Narrators
Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.
Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.