South Korea, 1974. After what appears to be a petty theft, Major Schultz is found hacked to death and the women he accused of stealing from him is attacked. Looking into motives for Schulz's death, George and Ernie discover he was investigating the 501st Military Intelligence Battalion: the Army's counterintelligence arm dedicated to tracking North Korean spies. The division is rife with suspects, but it's dangerous to speak out. As George and Ernie go head-to-head with the battalion's intimidating commander they learn that messing with the 501st can have very personal consequences.
South Korea, 1974. After what appears to be a petty theft, Major Schultz is found hacked to death and the women he accused of stealing from him is attacked. Looking into motives for Schulz's death, George and Ernie discover he was investigating the 501st Military Intelligence Battalion: the Army's counterintelligence arm dedicated to tracking North Korean spies. The division is rife with suspects, but it's dangerous to speak out. As George and Ernie go head-to-head with the battalion's intimidating commander they learn that messing with the 501st can have very personal consequences.
Martin Lim n retired from military service after twenty years in the US Army, including ten years in Korea. He is the author of twelve books in the Sueno and Bascom series, including Jade Lady Burning, Slicky Boys, The Iron Sickle, The Ville Rat, The Nine-Tailed Fox, and the short story collection Nightmare Range. He lives near Seattle.
Praise for Ping-Pong Heart
"Excellent . . . This is a highly atmospheric novel full of
well-developed characters and strong emotional situations. The
locales are so vividly described that you can almost breathe in the
dust and touch the decaying buildings."
—Lansing State Journal
"Robbery, mayhem and murder are spiced by sardonic military humor
in this lively thriller set in South Korea in 1974 when the Cold
War was a good deal warmer."
—The Washington Times
"Compelling . . . Major developments in the lives of Limón’s leads
complement the intricate whodunit."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Limón’s insights into Korea’s history and culture, and into U.S.
Army culture, just keep getting richer."
—Booklist
"Limón’s 11th Americans-in-Korea procedural has grit, pace, and an
authentic feel."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Series aficionados will welcome this 11th outing with its
fast-moving convoluted crime and investigation. Newcomers don’t
have to read the previous volumes to enjoy it either. Mystery
readers who appreciate exotic settings, both in time and space, and
who like quality buddy procedurals will admire Limón’s
writing."
—Library Journal
Praise for The Ville Rat
"Action-filled."
—The Wall Street Journal
"The Ville Rat, the [10th] in Limón's series, confirms the author's
knack for creating sturdy plots, solid writing and well-rounded
characters."
—The Seattle Times
"Pulse-pounding . . . This police procedural, with its unusual
locale, admirable protagonists, and well-developed plot, stands as
a superior entry in a consistently impressive series."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Often praised for his knowledge of Korean society and culture and
the massive footprint of the U.S. Army on Korea, Limón has an
outstanding series going, and this one may be the best installment
yet."
—Booklist, Starred Review
"Sueño and Bascom's [10th] appearance has vivid characters, and its
searing portrait of the sins of our recent past bids fair to
transcend the genre."
—Kirkus Reviews
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