{"title":"China Thrillers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"china-thrillers-series-peter-may-6-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"China Thrillers Series Books 1-6 Collection Set by Peter May - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Firemaker\u003cbr\u003eThe Fourth Sacrifice\u003cbr\u003eThe Killing Room\u003cbr\u003eSnakehead\u003cbr\u003eThe Runner\u003cbr\u003eChinese Whispers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Quercus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the smog, politics, and hidden danger of modern Beijing with the complete China Thrillers series by Peter May, collected in one brand-new six-book paperback set. Follow Beijing detective Li Yan and American forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell across six gripping cases, from a corpse found in a public park to a ritual killer stalking the city. Fans of atmospheric, character-driven crime fiction set against a richly researched cultural backdrop will find this collection hard to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe China Thrillers are a six-book crime series following the evolving partnership between Beijing police detective Li Yan and visiting American forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell. The series opens with The Firemaker, in which a burned body in a Beijing park draws the pair together for the first time. The Fourth Sacrifice and The Killing Room escalate the stakes with ritual executions and a chilling string of murders that force Li Yan and Campbell to confront both a cunning killer and political pressure. Snakehead shifts part of the action to the United States, where a truck full of deceased Chinese immigrants in Texas pulls Campbell into a human trafficking case. The Runner uses the Beijing Olympics as its backdrop to explore national pride, ambition, and murder, while Chinese Whispers closes the series as a killer dubbed the Beijing Ripper targets Li Yan directly. Throughout, May blends twisting procedural plots with vivid depictions of China's culture and landscape, drawn from his own research. Each book stands alone, but read in order, the titles build a long-running character arc that rewards series fans. This brand-new set brings all six novels together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-book paperback set of Peter May's acclaimed China Thrillers series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows one evolving detective partnership across all six novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid, well-researched Beijing setting throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new condition, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter value than buying all six titles individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for crime and mystery fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Firemaker — A burned corpse brings Li Yan and Campbell together for the first time.\u003cbr\u003eThe Fourth Sacrifice — Campbell returns to help investigate a series of ritual executions.\u003cbr\u003eThe Killing Room — The pair confront a chilling string of murders tangled in political pressure.\u003cbr\u003eSnakehead — A vehicle of deceased immigrants found in Texas draws Campbell into a trafficking case.\u003cbr\u003eThe Runner — Set against the Beijing Olympics, this installment mixes national pride and murder.\u003cbr\u003eChinese Whispers — The series concludes as the Beijing Ripper targets Li Yan directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter May is a Scottish author, screenwriter, and former journalist whose crime fiction has earned international acclaim. Before turning to novels full-time, May spent years in television, creating and writing for award-winning British drama series. He is best known for three series: the China Thrillers, the Lewis Trilogy set in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, and the Enzo Files. His research into Chinese culture and criminology shaped the authenticity of the China Thrillers. May's atmospheric storytelling and strong characterization have earned him a loyal readership among crime fiction fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis complete six-book set is a perfect pick for crime fiction fans, a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift, or a great addition to any home library. Reading in order lets you watch Li Yan and Campbell's partnership deepen case by case, ideal for long weekends or cozy winter reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter May","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58433250263414,"sku":"MAN-9789124136260","price":44.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/china-thrillers-peter-may-paperback.jpg?v=1791288875"},{"product_id":"peter-may-china-thrillers-6-books-box-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Peter May China Thrillers Collection 6 Books Box Set - Li Yan Crime Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Firemaker\u003cbr\u003eThe Fourth Sacrifice\u003cbr\u003eThe Killing Room\u003cbr\u003eSnakehead\u003cbr\u003eThe Runner\u003cbr\u003eChinese Whispers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781787476837\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Riverrun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Peter May China Thrillers Collection brings together all six gripping novels in this acclaimed crime series in one brand-new paperback box set. Following Beijing homicide detective Li Yan and visiting American forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell, these fast-paced thrillers combine authentic Chinese settings with intricate forensic detail and page-turning suspense. Perfect for fans of international crime fiction, this complete set is an excellent gift for mystery lovers, a thoughtful birthday present, or a standout addition to any home library or classroom reading corner this holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter May's China Thrillers series is set against the vivid backdrop of modern China, pairing Beijing police detective Li Yan with American forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell as they navigate cases blending brutal crime with cultural tension and political intrigue. Beginning with The Firemaker, the series introduces a partnership forged under pressure, as the pair are drawn together by unusual deaths requiring both forensic science and street-level investigation. The Fourth Sacrifice and The Killing Room deepen their relationship while raising the stakes with cases touching on ritual murder and the hidden machinery of Chinese society. Snakehead, The Runner, and Chinese Whispers broaden the scope further, taking the investigators into human trafficking, sports corruption, and forensic science under scrutiny. Throughout, May draws on meticulous research into Chinese culture, law enforcement, and forensic procedure, giving the series a strong sense of place among international crime fiction. Readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries with a procedural backbone and a slow-burn romantic thread will find the full arc of Li Yan and Margaret's story collected here in one complete paperback set, ideal for reading in sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 6-book paperback box set of Peter May's China Thrillers series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows Li Yan and Margaret Campbell across all six novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ideal for gifting or collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Chinese settings with authentic forensic detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to own the entire series in matching paperbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for mystery readers, birthdays, or holiday season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Firemaker — Introduces Li Yan and Margaret Campbell as they investigate puzzling deaths in Beijing.\u003cbr\u003eThe Fourth Sacrifice — Their partnership deepens as a case touches China's political establishment.\u003cbr\u003eThe Killing Room — A mass grave in Shanghai leads to one of the series' most harrowing cases.\u003cbr\u003eSnakehead — The investigation turns toward human trafficking networks.\u003cbr\u003eThe Runner — A case tied to elite athletics tests the partnership.\u003cbr\u003eChinese Whispers — Earlier threads come to a head as the series builds to its climax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter May is a Scottish novelist and former television screenwriter, best known for his atmospheric, research-driven crime fiction. Before writing the China Thrillers, May built a career in Scottish television, work that informed the strong visual and procedural detail in his novels. Beyond the China Thrillers, which pair Beijing detective Li Yan with American pathologist Margaret Campbell, May is also known for the Lewis Trilogy, set in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, and the Enzo Files series. His books are recognized for immersive settings and careful forensic and cultural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis complete paperback box set offers an easy, affordable way to read Peter May's China Thrillers in order, from first case to final confrontation. 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