THE CASE OF THE TWO-FACED KILLER an utterly gripping twisty murder mystery for all whodunit fans (The Bangkok Detective Mysteries)
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Discover an absolutely gripping murder mystery set in sunny Thailand, featuring a British detective abroad — armchair travel at its finest! Perfect for fans of Death in Paradise.Meet Vijay Mistry. He used to work a desk job at Bristol City Council. But adventure called! Now he lives in the bustling city of Bangkok, doing translations . . . and solving mysteries.He loves a good puzzle. But his latest case will test his skills to the limit.When respected English antiques dealer Arthur Cavendish falls from the balcony of his luxury apartment, the police quickly conclude he took his own life. A locked room. No forced entry. No sign of a struggle. Case closed — right?Vijay agrees, when he’s asked to investigate as a personal favour. But as he follows the trail from high society parties and upscale antique shops to the city’s darker corners, his instincts begin to prickle.Then a second, shocking death stops Vijay in his tracks. And the part-time detective realises that the truth he’s chasing is far more complex — and far more dangerous — than he ever imagined.Fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Vaseem Khan, Martin Walker, Anthony Horowitz and Agatha Christie will love this addictive, character-driven murder mystery.Readers LOVE the Bangkok Detective Mysteries:“Somasundrum delivers a perfect Bangkok detective mystery.” Colin Cotterill, award-winning author of the Dr Siri Paiboun mystery series“Enjoyed the Bangkok setting and the engaging detective. Well-written.” George S.“This was a very cleverly written novel. Plots within plots, so many twists and turns you are almost left gasping for breath.” Ronni A.“What a heart stopper! Excellent storyline and story weaving. I could imagine every scene and setting. Must read.” Sudha R.“Full of twists and highly entertaining . . . A well plotted and gripping story, highly recommended.” Annarella“If you’re looking for an excellent read, terrific characters and a well written mystery, then you will love this . . . Recommended!” Annie G.“I certainly didn't see the big twists coming. I would definitely recommend.” Kelly H.Meet the detectiveBritish Indian Vijay Mistry didn’t set out to be in the business of solving mysteries. Back in Bristol, he spent his days buried in boring spreadsheets at his job at the council. But after moving to Thailand in search of sunshine and adventure, Vijay quickly learns that while his new translation agency barely covers the bills, his talent for solving puzzles is in high demand. From helping tourists duped by scammers to investigating mysterious deaths, Vijay’s sideline in detective work turns out to be not only rewarding and lucrative — but also far more dangerous than he ever imagined!The setting Vijay lives in the vibrant, bustling city of Bangkok in Thailand, where culture, commerce and chaos intertwine. His translations and detective agency is tucked away on the second floor of a narrow building in the heart of Chinatown. The streets outside hum with merchants selling everything from gold and incense to traditional Thai desserts. It’s the perfect base for solving mysteries, in a city where every narrow street and vibrant neighbourhood hold secrets just waiting to be revealed. Read more
