Death on the Pearl River

Death on the Pearl River

London, 1856. Young detective Ben Canaan has built a reputation through a string of successful cases when a notorious crime boss is found murdered. The killing is only the latest in a series targeting powerful figures involved in the global opium trade, sending Ben to the newly established British colony of Hong Kong.

In this gripping historical adventure mystery, Ben enters a dangerous frontier town on the southern shores of China's Qing Dynasty. His investigation draws him into a complex conspiracy involving murder, political upheaval, corporate interests and a society caught amid a sweeping civil war.

About This Book

Death on the Pearl River by A.E. Goldin is the second Ben Canaan Mystery, following Murder in Constantinople. Combining historical crime fiction with adventure and detective mystery, the novel transports readers to nineteenth-century Hong Kong, where Ben must navigate a labyrinth of conspiracies while pursuing a ruthless killer.

What You'll Discover

• Ben Canaan's dangerous investigation into a series of murders
• A vivid nineteenth-century Hong Kong setting
• A conspiracy connected to the global opium trade
• Political upheaval and conflict during a turbulent historical period
• Powerful corporate interests and dangerous enemies
• A detective caught between what is necessary and what is just

Who Is This Book For?

• Readers who enjoy historical mysteries and crime fiction
• Fans of adventure mysteries with richly developed historical settings
• Readers interested in nineteenth-century Hong Kong and imperial history
• Fans of Bernard Cornwell's historical adventures and Anthony Horowitz's detective fiction
• Readers who enjoy detective series with recurring protagonists

Why You'll Love This Book

Death on the Pearl River combines murder, adventure and historical intrigue against the atmospheric backdrop of nineteenth-century Hong Kong. With Ben Canaan at the centre of a dangerous conspiracy, the novel offers a fast-paced mystery filled with political tension, powerful enemies and difficult choices.