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Snakehead

The incredible heart-stopping mystery thriller case (The China Thrillers Book 4)
Series: China Thrillers
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Snakehead by Peter May is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the murky underworld of international crime syndicates. The story follows an investigative reporter who becomes entangled in a dangerous pursuit involving human trafficking and illegal organ trade. Set against a backdrop of deception and betrayal, the novel keeps readers on edge with its intricate plot and unexpected twists.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a gripping crime thriller filled with intricate plot twists and a vivid international setting. Dive into a captivating mystery involving crime syndicates and intense police investigations, crafted by a master storyteller known for his thrilling narratives and richly portrayed characters.

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Snakehead

Human trafficking and inhuman terrorism - the fourth instalment in Peter May's critically acclaimed series

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SUFFOCATED

A vehicle crammed with dozens of dead Chinese immigrants is found in southern Texas. Pathologist Margaret Campbell must put aside her horror and find out why.

SUMMONED

Detective Li Yan—an even more unwelcome memory for Campbell—has arrived stateside to investigate a link in the case to a lucrative trade in illegal labourers.

SNAKEHEAD

Li and Campbell will soon find that the crime scene hides another secret: a biological time bomb linking traffickers, politicians, and migrants in Beijing, Washington, and Texas—posing multiple countries one very singular threat.

Snakehead by Peter May is a thrilling novel that captures the intricate web of international crime, drawing readers into a world where the stakes are life and death.

Series: China Thrillers

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Snakehead by Peter May is praised for its fast-paced and exciting narrative, as noted by the Irish Times. The Guardian highlights how the book touches on real fears, adding depth to its thriller elements. Shots affirms that the book is engaging and topical, recommending it highly and recognising Peter May as a notable author in the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782062325

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: riverrun

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Peter May was born and raised in Scotland. He was an award-winning journalist at the age of twenty-one and a published novelist at twenty-six. When his first book was adapted as a major drama series for the BCC, he quit journalism and during the high-octane fifteen years that followed, became one of Scotland's most successful television dramatists. He created three prime-time drama series, presided over two of the highest-rated serials in his homeland as script editor and producer, and worked on more than 1,000 episodes of ratings-topping drama before deciding to leave television to return to his first love, writing novels.

He has won several literature awards in France, received the USA's Barry Award for The Blackhouse, the first in his internationally bestselling Lewis Trilogy; and in 2014 was awarded the ITV Specsavers Crime Thriller Book Club Best Read of the Year award for Entry Island. Peter now lives in South-West France with his wife, writer Janice Hally.

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