Murder... Can't Be Prevented Book

OK, this is my first book by this author so I didn't quite knew what to expect.

It turns out to be a nice, relaxing and quite entertaining book.

There is plenty of Asian culture reference, you'll find about tirads, yakuza, about their history and symbols, what they do, what they believe in, how they recruit and train their followers, how they discipline them and much more.

Plenty of symbolism is revealed, as is it often in Asian culture, from scorpions meaning and use, to snakes, to numerology and more, all revolving as the title suggest to the myth of the dragon, whom as some of you may already know has a significant importance in the Asian culture.

It's quite obvious that the author is keen of the Asian culture, well acquainted with and did some intense research about every topic touched in the book. And this makes the book pleasant and educative at the same time.

There is a plot, developing with plenty of twists and turns, great characters with their own agendas, and even more, there is great humor inserted in the characters dialog from time to time and that brings even more color to the whole picture. You'll travel back and forth in present time and with some flash-backs between San Francisco - China Town mostly and Hong Kong and this gives a flavor of realism, especially since I for one, was pleased to find described a real life landmark in San Fran, the broken bow and arrow on the pier park... nice and again pleasant destinations to visit with your mind eyes... and of course in real life for that matter...

The only one thing that struck me as odd and out of place is a deep friendship, not in a sexula way, between a half chinese woman trained by the triads and a skilled detective a typical white american man - that is too unrealistic if you ask me - you don't quite see that mix, not even if San Fran, and I know, I lived there.... but hey, it may be just me...

bottom line:
I for one, I've enjoyed this book and I will definitely follow this author and look for more.
If you still hesitate, don't worry, just go for it, you will like it.