The Runner
The gripping penultimate case in the suspenseful crime thriller saga (The China Thrillers Book 5)
(Author) Peter MayTHE PENULTIMATE NOVEL IN THE CHINA SERIES, FROM THE RICHARD AND JUDY MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR OFTHE BLACKHOUSE. THE SUFFERER A prodigious Chinese swimmer kills himself on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. Days later, a champion weightlifter suffers a fatal heart attack prior to competition. THE LISTENER Detective Li Yan senses a conspiracy surrounding the fatalities, and finds a female athlete willing to talk. But she will only trust one person: Li's fiancee, Margaret Campbell. THE RUNNER When Campbell's contact herself vanishes, the gun is fired on a race against time. And Li must now outrun, and outwit, an enemy bent on pushing him beyond endurance.
Peter May
Peter May is a Scottish author known for his crime fiction novels. He has written numerous bestselling books, including the Lewis Trilogy, the China Thrillers series, and the Enzo Files series. May's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, vivid settings, and well-developed characters.
His works often explore themes of identity, family, and the impact of the past on the present. May's novels have been praised for their atmospheric storytelling and gripping narratives, earning him a dedicated following of readers around the world.
One of his most famous works is "The Blackhouse," the first book in the Lewis Trilogy, which follows detective Fin Macleod as he investigates a murder on the remote island of Lewis in Scotland. This novel showcases May's talent for creating immersive and suspenseful mysteries set against the backdrop of the rugged Scottish landscape.
Peter May's contributions to the crime fiction genre have solidified his reputation as a talented and prolific writer, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career.