{"product_id":"bangkok-tattoo-by-john-burdett-hardcover-2005-1st-edition-mystery-by-john-burdett","title":"Bangkok Tattoo by John Burdett (Hardcover, 2005) 1st Edition Mystery by John Burdett","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Georgia',serif;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;background:#004b23;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:4px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING IN AUSTRALIA • Express Post option additional at checkout\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:0 0 4px;color:#000;\"\u003eBangkok Tattoo by John Burdett (Hardcover, 2005) 1st Edition Mystery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;color:#444;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBy John Burdett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#004b23;margin:0;\"\u003e2005 • Hardcover • Knopf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eSynopsys: \"Bangkok Tattoo\" is a gripping novel by John Burdett, set in the vibrant yet murky underworld of Bangkok, Thailand. The story revolves around Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep, a devout Buddhist cop working in District 8 and his struggle to solve a chaotic murder case of an American CIA agent. The case becomes complicated when his exotic and beautiful partner, Chanya, becomes the prime suspect. As he delves deeper into the case, Sonchai gets tangled into a web of political conspiracy, human trafficking, and the primitive tattoo culture of the Yakuza. This novel offers a perfect blend of suspense, spirituality, and raw street life of Bangkok beautifully intertwined with Burdett's trademark wit and sharp observations of Thai culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bangkok Tattoo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Burdett (Knopf)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003ePublished in 2005, 'Bangkok Tattoo' by John Burdett is a compelling first edition novel that immerses readers in the intricate and often dangerous landscape of Thailand's capital. This work of fiction firmly establishes itself within the crime and thriller genres, offering a narrative rich with mystery and local colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eBurdett masterfully crafts a gripping tale set within Bangkok's vibrant, yet murky, underworld. The story centres on Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep, a devout Buddhist police officer from District 8, who finds himself entangled in the investigation of a chaotic murder. The victim, an American CIA agent, draws Sonchai into a complex web where the lines between justice and corruption are often blurred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:14px 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Authentic Bangkok Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel vividly portrays Bangkok, transforming the city into a character in itself. Readers are taken on a journey through its unique culture, spiritual undercurrents, and the darker recesses of its criminal enterprise, all rendered with an authentic and immersive voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetective Sonchai Jitpleecheep:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the heart of the story is Detective Sonchai, a protagonist unlike many in Western crime fiction. His Buddhist philosophy and unique perspective on life, death, and justice lend a profound depth to his investigative methods and internal struggles, offering a fresh take on the classic detective archetype.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Labyrinthine Murder Mystery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The central mystery, involving the murder of a CIA agent, quickly escalates into a multi-layered investigation. As Sonchai delves deeper, the case becomes increasingly complicated, further challenging his principles and placing him in precarious situations within Bangkok's criminal hierarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAs a first edition hardcover with its original dust jacket, 'Bangkok Tattoo' represents an excellent acquisition for collectors of contemporary crime and thriller fiction. Burdett's unique narrative voice and the exotic setting make this a distinctive and sought-after title for aficionados of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:0;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. 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