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)
" 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, 11/17/2013John 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.
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.