Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee and S. J. Rozan (2024, Hardcover)
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PublisherSOHO Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10164129549X
ISBN-139781641295499
eBay Product ID (ePID)17061841057
Product Key Features
Book TitleMurder of Mr. Ma
Number of Pages312 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMystery & Detective / Historical, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Publication Year2024
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorJohn Shen Yen Nee, S. J. Rozan
Book SeriesA Dee and Lao Mystery Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight16.2 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.8 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2023-037992
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ReviewsPraise for The Murder of Mr. Ma "The Murder of Mr. Ma is a joy, with this Chinese Sherlock Holmes and his Watson bringing a thrilling, complex, and thought-provoking new take on 1920s London." --Laurie R. King "A high-energy, rambunctious tale . . . The authors do a wonderful job of depicting the bustling London of the '20s, the Chinese community and the relentless racism and stereotypes it is a victim of, and absolutely fabulous displays of martial arts. There's word that Dr. Dee may be returning to solve another case; here's hoping he does!" --First Clue Reviews, Praise for The Murder of Mr. Ma "A high-energy, rambunctious tale . . . The authors do a wonderful job of depicting the bustling London of the '20s, the Chinese community and the relentless racism and stereotypes it is a victim of, and absolutely fabulous displays of martial arts. There's word that Dr. Dee may be returning to solve another case; here's hoping he does!" --First Clue Reviews, Praise for The Murder of Mr. Ma " The Murder of Mr. Ma is a refreshingly unique mystery featuring a Chinese detective and his somewhat unwitting partner in 1920s London, combining classic elements from both British and Chinese detective stories in a thrilling romp that doesn't shy away from the realities of life under colonial dynamics. Lao She and Dee Ren Jie are a hilarious and compelling duo to follow!" --Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow " The Murder of Mr. Ma is a joy, with this Chinese Sherlock Holmes and his Watson bringing a thrilling, complex, and thought-provoking new take on 1920s London." --Laurie R. King, bestselling author of The Lantern's Dance "Fans of Sherlock Holmes, devotees of intricate crime, and lovers of historical London will thrill over The Murder of Mr. Ma , the new gift to mystery readers bestowed by John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozan. With a plot as clever as Chinese veteran of WWI turned independent investigator Dee, and pacing as light-footed as the martial artists engaged in the frequent fisticuffs, this case has it all--even romance and authentic food, if you can stomach such things. I'm only miffed because I don't know when the next in the series will land on my doorstep." --Lyndsay Faye, author of Dust and Shadow "A high-energy, rambunctious tale . . . The authors do a wonderful job of depicting the bustling London of the '20s, the Chinese community and the relentless racism and stereotypes it is a victim of, and absolutely fabulous displays of martial arts. There's word that Dr. Dee may be returning to solve another case; here's hoping he does!" --First Clue Reviews, Praise for The Murder of Mr. Ma " The Murder of Mr. Ma is a refreshingly unique mystery featuring a Chinese detective and his somewhat unwitting partner in 1920s London, combining classic elements from both British and Chinese detective stories in a thrilling romp that doesn't shy away from the realities of life under colonial dynamics. Lao She and Dee Ren Jie are a hilarious and compelling duo to follow!" --Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow " The Murder of Mr. Ma is a joy, with this Chinese Sherlock Holmes and his Watson bringing a thrilling, complex, and thought-provoking new take on 1920s London." --Laurie R. King, bestselling author of The Lantern's Dance "Fans of Sherlock Holmes, devotees of intricate crime, and lovers of historical London will thrill over The Murder of Mr. Ma , the new gift to mystery readers bestowed by John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozan. With a plot as clever as Chinese veteran of WWI turned independent investigator Dee, and pacing as light-footed as the martial artists engaged in the frequent fisticuffs, this case has it all--even romance and authentic food, if you can stomach such things. I'm only miffed because I don't know when the next in the series will land on my doorstep." --Lyndsay Faye, author of Dust and Shadow "The compelling plot moves along swiftly. Further, it's filled with booby-trapped buildings, masterful disguises (including Springheel Jack), the click of mah-jongg tiles, and the awful prejudice that pervaded the times in which the novel is set. Forget the time anomaly: take a journey back a hundred years with a 1,300-year-old character. You won't regret it." -- Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine "A bewitching series kickoff . . . The intricate plot, which is bolstered by vivid period detail and playfully riffs on real-life figures in Chinese history (including Lao), is enhanced by healthy doses of humor and well-orchestrated action. Readers will be clamoring for a sequel." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "Rozan and comics exec Nee create a distinct sense of time and place in this brisk adventure . . . Lao narrates their adventures as Dee impersonates a street legend, 'Springheel Jack, the Terror of London,' swinging from lampposts and launching himself across rooftops in search of a killer. Fans of the Sherlock Holmes canon will appreciate this fast-paced, exciting novel." -- Library Journal , Starred Review "A high-energy, rambunctious tale . . . The authors do a wonderful job of depicting the bustling London of the '20s, the Chinese community and the relentless racism and stereotypes it is a victim of, and absolutely fabulous displays of martial arts. There's word that Dr. Dee may be returning to solve another case; here's hoping he does!" --First Clue Reviews "Judge Dee, though fighting his addiction to opium, manages to come up with a plausible reason why so many members of the battalion have met sudden deaths and to excel in the bouts of martial arts in which so many scenes of conflict end . . . First of a series that's acutely attuned to British racism between the two world wars." -- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisTwo unlikely allies race through the cobbled streets of 1920s London in search of a killer targeting Chinese immigrants. London, 1924. When shy academic Lao She meets larger-than-life Judge Dee Ren Jie, his life abruptly turns from books and lectures to daring chases and narrow escapes. Dee has come to London to investigate the murder of a man he'd known during World War I when serving with the Chinese Labour Corps. No sooner has Dee interviewed the grieving widow than another dead body turns up. Then another. All stabbed to death with a butterfly sword. Will Dee and Lao be able to connect the threads of the murders-or are they next in line as victims? John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozan's groundbreaking collaboration blends traditional gong'an crime fiction and the most iconic aspects of the Sherlock Holmes canon. Dee and Lao encounter the aristocracy and the street-child telegraph, churchmen and thieves in this clever, cinematic mystery that's as thrilling and visual as an action film, as imaginative and transporting as a timeless classic., For fans of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes films, this stunning, swashbuckling series opener by a powerhouse duo of authors is at once comfortingly familiar and tantalizingly new. Two unlikely allies race through the cobbled streets of 1920s London in search of a killer targeting Chinese immigrants. London, 1924. When shy academic Lao She meets larger-than-life Judge Dee Ren Jie, his quiet life abruptly turns from books and lectures to daring chases and narrow escapes. Dee has come to London to investigate the murder of a man he'd known during World War I when serving with the Chinese Labour Corps. No sooner has Dee interviewed the grieving widow than another dead body turns up. Then another. All stabbed to death with a butterfly sword. Will Dee and Lao be able to connect the threads of the murders--or are they next in line as victims? Blending traditional gong'an crime fiction with the most iconic aspects of the Sherlock Holmes canon, Dee and Lao's first adventure is as thrilling and visual as an action film, as imaginative and transportive as a timeless classic.
LC Classification NumberPS3614.E3M8 2024
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