�Readers of what might be termed John Burdett’s Bangkok Trilogy – “Bangkok 8,” “Bangkok Tattoo” and “Bangkok Haunts” – know that he is adept at getting under the skin of the eponymous Thai capital, where he makes his home. Continue Reading…
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Rick Kleffel (The Godfather of Kathmandu)
Jitpleecheep Rides Again
Readers who are looking for some good news to start the New Year need look no further than Kathmandu. You’ll find it proves to be a lot closer than you expected, since the newest novel by John Burdett, ‘The Godfather of Kathmandu’ (Alfred A. Knopf / Random House ; January 12, 2010 ; $25.95) should be available quite soon. Continue Reading…
Bruce Tierney (The Godfather of Kathmandu)
Mystery of the month
I pity any Mystery of the Month contender who has to go up against John
Burdett; it is almost as if they should consider releasing their books in a different
month. Continue Reading…
The Sun Post – John Hood (Bangkok Haunts)
A Higher Pulp
John Burdett Takes the Low Road to Enlightenment
Few crimes make us fear for the evolution of our species. I am watching one right now.
New York Times – Thomas Fuller (Bangkok Haunts)
At Home Amid the Red Lights
BANGKOK, Oct. 24 ? As John Burdett ambles down a street packed with girlie bars, he passes two women in skimpy outfits waving their hands excitedly and calling out, ?John! John!?
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About the Author
John Burdett practiced law for 14 years in London and Hong Kong until he was able to retire to write full time. He has lived in France, Spain, Hong Kong and the U.K. and now commutes between Bangkok and Southwest France.Photo © Joanne Chan
