Jeux mortels à Pékin

The setting adds such a unique cultural backdrop — I wonder what drew Peter May to explore China for this story and how it shaped the narrative.

The tension picked up again near the end, but I felt the middle section was a bit slow. Was that intentional to build suspense or a pacing choice?

The character's inner conflict felt so nuanced, making me wonder what inspired that focus on personal identity amidst a crime story.