The Runner

The Runner

by Peter May (Author)

Synopsis

A top Chinese swimmer kills himself on the eve of an international event. An Olympic weightlifter dies in the arms of his Beijing mistress. But the suicide was murder and both men's deaths are connected to a sinister series of killings. Beijing detective Li Yan finds himself in charge of what could be his last investigation for the Chines police. Li's only hope of a breakthrough is a champion runner, the sole member of the athletics team who seems willing to talk. But she will only talk to American pathologist Margaret Campbell - and now, the runner has disappeared. As Li's enemies take their chance to destroy his career, and shadowy figures seem hell-bent on victory at any cost, finding the missing runner seems to be the only way to save his joband the lives of more young athletes.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: New
Publisher: Coronet
Published: 12 May 2003

ISBN 10: 0340823747
ISBN 13: 9780340823743
Book Overview: Peter May's other novels include Snakehead , The Firemaker , The Fourth Sacrifice and The Killing Room .

Media Reviews
. ..each installment of the Chinese Thrillers series provides rewarding views of the Beijing landscape and insights into cross-cultural relationships. -- Kirkus Reviews Fans will relish this super saga while seeking the backlist that includes The Firemaker, Snakehead and Chinese Whisper. -- Midwest Book Review A fluid plot, rounded characters, and deft handling of two very different cultures make this a winner. -- Publisher's Weekly
Author Bio
Peter May has been a journalist (Scotsman, Glasgow Evening Times), a writer on the hugely successful Scottish TV soap opera Take the High Road and the creator of three TV series: The Standard, Squadron and Machair, which is the Gaelic-language equivalent of Brookside. He spent six months in China, much of it researching his first novel, The Firemaker.