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Blood Rites
Oct 29, 2024 9:26 PM

Author:S. J. Rozan

Blood Rites

Lydia Chin and Bill Smith have been hired by one of the most respected figures in New York City's Chinatown, for what appears to be a simple task - deliver a family heirloom to the young grandson of the recently deceased business colleague of Grandfather Gao.

Before they can deliver the heirloom, the grandson is kidnapped and two separate ransom demands are made. While the family of the kidnapped boy tries to freeze them out, Lydia and Bill must quickly learn their way around a city where the rules are different, the stakes are high, and the cost of failure is too dire to imagine.

Note: originally published as REFLECTING THE SKY in the US

Reviews

I've loved Lydia Chin and Bill Smith for years.

—— Val McDermid

This is a beautifully written book with a sophisticated plot, rich in both action and atmosphere . . . this could well be Rozan's break-out book

—— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A tremendously satisfying book

—— Chicago Tribune

A reader would be hard-pressed to find a more likable or more disparate duo than the middle-aged, rawboned, moody and sarcastic Smith and the 20-something, small, agile and quick-witted Chin

—— Los Angeles Times

As usual, it's a fast-paced, rip-roaring ride. Great characters, intricate plotting, and an exotic locale, beautifully described - Who could ask for anything more? This is definitely a don't-miss book in a don't miss series

—— Booklist (starred review)

Shuttling between oracular Chinese apothegms and steadily mounting action, Rozan ladles out the complications with a generous hand, yet keeps everything clear. Tough to top

—— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

If you like your YA witch stories with a difference then I suggest picking up a copy The Circle... [I'm]excited for the next one.

—— Totally Bookalicious

The most interesting book to come out of Sweden this year, and it’s not another crime thriller!

—— fabruary8

[I] enjoyed it so much I can thoroughly recommend this quite superb tale, and urge all to go out and order a copy today. I can’t wait for the second installment.

—— monstersfromhell.co.uk

This was definitely a brilliant book, that is well worth taking the time to invest in and read.

—— Serendipity Reviews

Tense and full of dramatic twists and turns, I look forward to seeing what is next for the witches in part two which is called Fire

—— MeMyBooksandI

Witches are the new black. This is the first in a best-selling Swedish trilogy and it's one you will not want to miss out on... An epic holiday read, it's got a fantastical, interwoven narrative that is just what you need to take you all the from the airport departure lounge to a shady spot beside the pool.

—— www.sugarscape.com

This book was one of those that I just couldn’t put down, and despite its size I found it to be a really quick read. The characters were all so different and yet still fit together in their own way, and I was truly shocked by some of the events. I loved the fact that the book wasn’t too teenage despite taking place in a high school, as the characters have genuine problems to overcome with each trying to find their own way to cope with their powers. A great read, I’m really looking forward to book two!

—— Book Chick City
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