Homicide of Mr. Ma

In the bustling streets of 1920s London, two unlikely allies embark on a thrilling quest to unravel a series of murders targeting Chinese immigrants. This captivating tale, a collaboration between a powerhouse duo of authors, seamlessly blends the traditional gong'an crime fiction with the iconic elements of the Sherlock Holmes canon, offering a comfortingly familiar yet tantalizingly new experience for fans of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes films.

The story begins when the shy academic Lao She's quiet life, immersed in books and lectures, is abruptly disrupted by the larger-than-life presence of Judge Dee Ren Jie. Dee has arrived in London to investigate the murder of a man he knew during his time in the Chinese Labour Corps during World War I. No sooner has Dee interviewed the grieving widow than another dead body is discovered, and then another, all victims of a gruesome attack with a butterfly sword.

Lao and Dee, an unlikely pair, find themselves racing through the cobbled streets of London, their quiet lives transformed into a daring chase filled with narrow escapes. As they delve deeper into the case, they must work together to uncover the threads that connect these murders, all the while fearing that they could be the next targets.

This stunning and swashbuckling series opener is a masterful blend of traditional and modern elements, captivating readers with its thrilling and visual narrative, as well as its imaginative and transportive qualities. Readers are swept away into a world where the familiarity of the Sherlock Holmes canon intertwines with the unique and captivating aspects of gong'an crime fiction, creating a truly immersive and engaging experience.

The collaboration between the powerhouse duo of authors seamlessly brings this rich and compelling story to life, effortlessly blending the elements of action, mystery, and cultural exploration. As Lao and Dee navigate the streets of London, readers are treated to a visual feast, with each chase and escape feeling as though it could be played out on the silver screen.

In this enthralling series opener, the authors have crafted a truly captivating tale that pays homage to the beloved Sherlock Holmes while also introducing a fresh and innovative perspective. Fans of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes films and lovers of timeless classics will find themselves equally enchanted by the adventures of Lao and Dee, as they uncover the truth behind the murders and confront the dangers that lurk within the shadows of 1920s London.

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