R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 9/25/2015 + 1438 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

Once an esteemed investigator in Beijing, Shan Tao Yun spent years imprisoned before he is finally released provisionally. During the prison period, he found peace through interaction with imprisoned monks. Now living in the hills with Tibetan monks, he encounters a murder in a ruined temple. His involvement is coupled with his desire to protect those who gave him so much yet his past continues to plague him.

In this fictional tale, Shan finds his son, Tibetan treasures, thieves and murderers. It's a fascinating story that kept me involved to the very end. The plot is well constructed. I like Shan so much. This gentle man (author) respects Tibetan culture. When he finds his son he realizes that he doesn't know how to be father to an embittered young man who felt abandoned by both his parents. This is so much more than a mystery that I cannot help but recommend this read to others. It's so very good.

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