Published by Leopard Print on 30th June 2022
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An enormous mansion. A Chinese restaurant. A baby on the way. Handyman Jerome “Jay Jay” Lee has landed a dream job. An underground tong seems to think so too.
Chicago, 1971. Jay Jay’s girlfriend wants a big knock-’em-dead wedding and a new bigger apartment with the whole ball of wax. Grateful when her art world schmoozing lands him a fixer-upper gig for a wealthy arts patron, he has no idea about the sleeping dragon he’s about to wake. His boss gets him a Chinatown side hustle, and Jay Jay looks the other way when he overhears an organized crime conversation for fear of losing the much-needed extra income and takeout treats. But when the Chinese restaurant manager vanishes, Jay Jay is trapped in threatening tong talk and the chow is now no fun. His family is now deep in hot soup.
Will Jay Jay be able to save them before he’s crispier than a burnt wonton?
White Crane Strikes is a standalone. Fans of Lehane, Ovidia Yu and Naomi Hirahara, who like compelling characters, stirring settings and surprising twists, will love this smart and witty thriller.
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I picked up this book but what I got was a dazzling tale of intrigue, sadness, and intensity. I just had to keep turning the pages to find out what was going on.
Bear with it though it can get a bit confusing at times with the names., customs, dialect, etc but it is definitely worth the trip. I loved our main character Jay Jay, he seemed a bit soft at times and a worrier but he had a heart of gold. He always tried his best, which did lead to hot waters. I was fascinated by Dallas and her story and passion. Nothing happened how I thought it would. And who doesn’t love that! I felt like I had been transported back to the 1970s with everyone, Mrs. Chan’s restaurant is exactly how I would have thought it would like, and I loved all the references that came with it.
It was a book that was twisty and so much fun to read. Ivy gets you sucked into Jay Jay’s world, and quickly with family upset, bones in a cellar, missing people! I mean the list is endless and all entertaining for us the reader! I found the entire book, fascinating and riveting for sure! The best thing is, there will be another one!!
Until next time xxx
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