The Lake Ching Murders (2004)

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Having not read a Rotenberg before I had zero expectations but was interested in the setting. This time China. Always interested to see what a crime novel reveals about a countries culture. Read no further if you haven't read the story and don't want any spoilers-not that I will outline the story (yawn) - that's not a review is it:-) I have to say the crime was revoltingly brutal and I didn't spend too much time allowing my mind to visualise the gruesome murders on the boat. They really weren't necessary as a vehicle for the rest of the story and as an entree almost too much. I am still unsure why the killings had to be carried out in that way since we weren't given much insight into the murderers minds or lives. The resolution just seemed a tad too brief to warrant the crimes scale and brutality.Having said that the ex-night soil collector policeman makes a quirky character. His treatment in exile is a stark reminder of how much we take for granted. Electricity, phones and for some cigarettes! I am in two minds about reading the earlier books. Only for the reason that while this was worthwhile reading it was like one of those meals you eat and enjoy but still feel a bit unsatisfied at the end. I'm sorry Mr R.

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