Interesting mystery, not so much for the plot, but for the setting. The main character in this mystery is Sonchai Jitpleecheep of the Royal Thai Police, the son of a prostitute turned brothel owner and an American stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Told through Sonchai's eyes, this story immerses you in the culture of Bangkok, from the accepted sex industry to the Buddhist spirituality of the Thai people. I loved the descriptions of Bangkok as Sonchai and his partner race around the city encountering drug traffickers, Muslim fundamentalists and the clueless 'farang' tourists. A great taste of Thailand!