{"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. Brand new and ready to gift, it's a natural pick for birthdays, holiday stockings, or your own next binge-worthy mystery marathon.\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":58894924218742,"sku":"MAN-PR-U020650-1787476839","price":38.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/peter-may-china-thrillers-peter-may-paperback.jpg?v=1791199978","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/peter-may-china-thrillers-6-books-box-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}