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The Murder of Mr. Ma
The Murder of Mr. Ma | SJ Rozan, John Shen Yen Nee
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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 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 hed 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 murdersor are they next in line as victims? John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozans 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 thats as thrilling and visual as an action film, as imaginative and transporting as a timeless classic.
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Sharpeipup
The Murder of Mr. Ma | SJ Rozan, John Shen Yen Nee
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Spotted these fancy beetles on my #audiowalk 😍

julieclair Wow! They look like they‘re made of metal! 5mo
kspenmoll Gorgeous beetles! Never thought I‘d say that about a beetle!🪲 5mo
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JazzFeathers
The Murder of Mr. Ma | SJ Rozan, John Shen Yen Nee
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I'll admit that what attracted me was the setting: the Chinese community in 1920s London..Very unusual and l was hooked!
It didn't turn out to be what l 'wanted'. Less of an accurate depiction, more a pastiche of Kung Fu movies and Sherlock Holmes adventures.
It was enjoyable, very easy to read, but it really wasn't for me. Unrealistic fight, super heroes, stretched suspension of disbelief. Not really my thing.
But it was me, not the book 😜

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JazzFeathers
The Murder of Mr. Ma | SJ Rozan, John Shen Yen Nee
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#FellowshipOfTolkien

Hi everyone.
I've been swallowed up by the AtoZ Blogging Challenge this month, which is why I've disappeared
I have three books by Tolkien to finish and l mean to, but at the moment l need to read this #NetGallet ARC before il expires.

Enjoyable read, though nothing special.

I"ll try my hardest to be a better Litsy citizen soon. I know l always say that ? but l promise l really want to.

Sace You are a perfect Litizen! I recently took note of this book. I‘m hoping my library has it or will get it. It doesn‘t sound like it‘s worth purchasing. 7mo
JazzFeathers @Sace l will not purché it, honestly. But it's a fun read 😁 7mo
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TracyReadsBooks
The Murder of Mr. Ma | SJ Rozan, John Shen Yen Nee
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This book launches a new series featuring two Chinese men, inspired by real historical figures as well as Holmes and Watson, who find themselves, in this case, investigating a murder in 1924 London. It‘s a fast, entertaining read which also touches on issues of racism, discrimination, immigration, and war. Fans of Sherlock Holmes as well as period mysteries will find a lot to like and more than enough reason to read the next installment.

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TracyReadsBooks
The Murder of Mr. Ma | SJ Rozan, John Shen Yen Nee
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Rainy afternoon is perfect for starting another murder mystery. 🌧️🔪🔎 🕵️‍♀️

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