by PeterMay (Author)
He calls himself the Beijing Ripper. His victims are young, beautiful and viciously mutilated. Li Yan, the head of Beijing's serious crime squad has been put in the spotlight. His bosses, the media, and the terror-stricken public are demanding a fast result. When American pathologist Margaret Campbell is invited to perform the autopsy on one of the victims her results send shockwaves through the investigation. Then Li begins receiving personal letters from the killer, and his life and career start falling apart. The need to uncover the Ripper's identity becomes paramount if he is to save himself and his family from ruin.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Publisher: New English Library
Published: 05 Jan 2004
ISBN 10: 0340823763
ISBN 13: 9780340823767
Book Overview: 'A gripping page-turner which combines edge-of-the-seat suspense with a fascinating picture of modern China' IRISH INDEPENDENT on THE KILLING ROOM.