From Library Journal
A successful mystery represents the best contemporary writing and research. The Last Six Million Seconds is no exception. The title refers to the time remaining to solve a crime before Hong Kong becomes part of China. A tourist spots a package floating in the South China Sea. Chief Inspector Chan retrieves a grisly find: three severed human heads. From this stark beginning the tension builds straight through to the climax. First, Chinese gangs appear to be the culprits. But gradually the crime takes on startling implications that involve ever higher levels of authority and outline an emerging new world order that threatens the region's future. Author Burdett knows Hong Kong well and cleverly puts contrasting Eastern, Western, and Eurasian states of mind into play in a rewarding fashion. The Last Six Million Seconds is a brilliant tour de force that is richly emphasized by Simon Prebble's superb narration. Highly recommended.?James Dudley, Copiague, N.Y.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Product Description
A plastic bag containing three rotting heads is discovered near the Chinese mainland. The British seem to be keen for the investigation to drag on until after June 1997, the powerful Mr Xian wants a swift conclusion to the case, and the NYPD are taking a curious interest in events.
