“John Burdett is purely and simply a wonderful writer... Bangkok 8 is a tour de force.”--The Washington Post Book World

“Bangkok 8 is one of the most startling and provocative mysteries that I’ve read in years... Once I started, I didn’t want to put it down.”--Carl Hiaasen

“Highly entertaining... This remarkable novel [is] something to enjoy for its sheer bravado.”--The New York Times Book Review

“The wildest ride in modern crime novel exoticum. Read this book, savor the language--it’s the last, and the most compelling, word in thrillers.” --James Ellroy

“A stunning thriller! Bangkok 8 is suspense at its best: a masterfully written tale set in a world that’s perfectly evoked and populated with compelling, flesh-and-blood characters.”--Jeffery Deaver

“A stiletto-sharp mystery/thriller set in an exotic world, brilliantly rendered.” --Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Like Thai cuisine, Burdett’s comic thriller blends spicy, sour, salty, and sweet--and makes for a delicious wake up for jaded palates.” --People

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

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Chapter 49