Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear.

The introduction of Inspector Chen Chao, the up-and-coming chief inspector of the Shanghai Police Bureau, determined to prove his worth. His first case is the murder of a National Model Worker, a poster girl for the socialist ideal but Chen unearths another less seemly side of Guan Hongying. Winnner of the Anthony Award for best first novel in 2001; 8vo; 463 pages.

Price: $36.75