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  • Published: 1 November 2010
  • ISBN: 9780552153607
  • Imprint: Corgi
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $24.99

The Godfather of Kathmandu



An exotic, intoxicating new novel featuring Sonchai Jitpleecheep, Thai Buddhist detective extraordinaire.

Thai police detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep is summoned to investigate the most shocking murder of his career. Solving it could mean a promotion but, still reeling from a personal tragedy, Sonchai is more interested in Tietsin, an exiled Tibetan lama living in Kathmandu.

But there are obstacles in Sonchai's path to enlightenment. Police Colonel Vikorn and Army General Zinna are at war again for control over Bangkok's network of illegal enterprises - and Tietsin has forty million dollars' worth of heroin for sale.

With his life in increasing danger, Sonchai is put to the extreme test in John Burdett's most inventive, darkly comic and wickedly entertaining novel yet.

  • Published: 1 November 2010
  • ISBN: 9780552153607
  • Imprint: Corgi
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $24.99

About the author

John Burdett

John Burdett is a former lawyer who worked in Hong Kong until he found his true vocation as a writer. An Englishman by birth, he has lived in France and Spain, and is now back in the Far East.

His thrillers Bangkok 8, Bangkok Tattoo , Bangkok Haunts and The Godfather of Kathmandu all feature Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep.

For more information about John Burdett and his novels, please visit his website: www.john-burdett.com

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