A young woman in Hong Kong investigates her teenage sister's death.
Chan Ho-kei Books
Chan Ho-Kei is a master of contemporary crime fiction, whose work delves into complex questions of identity and morality. He sets his narratives within the vibrant backdrop of Hong Kong, employing intricate plotting that keeps readers guessing. His writing is distinguished by meticulous construction and a profound insight into human psychology, making him an essential author for fans of intelligent mysteries.
The Borrowed
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Divided into six sections told in reverse chronological order--each of which covers an important case in Kwan's career and takes place at a pivotal moment in Hong Kong history--The Borrowed follows Kwan from his experiences during the Leftist riot in 1967, when a bombing plot threatens many lives; the conflict between the Hong Kong police and Independent Commission against Corruption in 1977; and the Tiananmen Square Massacre in 1989 to the Handover in 1997 and the present day of 2013, when Kwan is called on to solve his final case, the murder of a local billionaire