One wonders where Qiu plans to take the Inspector Chen series. By default, it sorts by the number, or alphabetically if there is no number. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. In some cases, as with Chronicles of Narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Death of a Red Heroine: Shanghai, May 1990. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a "work" page. By the end of Hold Your Breath, China, Inspector Chen seems to be reaching the end of a … Has the Shanghai Development Committee director killed himself or been murdered while under house arrest? Avoid series that cross authors, unless the authors were or became aware of the series identification (eg., avoid lumping Jane Austen with her continuators). If you want to force a particular order, use the | character to divide the number and the descriptor. When Red Is Black. There are, it seems, no strings attached…and then the murder of a dissident writer is reported. Qiu Xiaolong’s academic-turned-detective is drawn into the deadly affairs of a polluting chemical company. These thrilling crime drama mysteries paint a portrait of modern life in communist China, depicting traditional Shanghai life amidst the old alleyways and how it is rapidly changing with modernisation. But the Loeb Classical Library is a series of editions, not of works. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Tip: If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title (eg., "Chronicles of Prydain (book 1)"). For now, avoid forcing the issue with mere "lists" of works possessing an arbitrary shared characteristic, such as relating to a particular place. Dramatisations of the mystery novels of Qiu Xiaolong, set in Shanghai and featuring poet and translator-turned-detective Chen Cao. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our. The Mao Case: An Inspector Chen Novel (Inspector Chen Cao Book 6) Go to book. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and (if not signed in) for advertising. The Inspector Chen mysteries have been translated into French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Danish, Swediah, Finnish, Hebrew and Hungarian. With bodies appearing at the rate of one a week, the homicide team is in desperate need of help. So, "(0|prequel)" sorts by 0 under the label "prequel.". 1 Death of a Red Heroine by Xiaolong Qiu (June 1, 2000) $31.74. All books feature Chief Inspector Chen Cao. Also avoid publisher series, unless the publisher has a true monopoly over the "works" in question. Also avoid publisher series, unless the publisher has a true monopoly over the "works" in question. Works can belong to more than one series. Inspector Chen Book Series (6 Books) All Formats Kindle Edition From Book 1. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a "work" page. A Loyal Character Dancer: When a former dancer and party loyalist at the heart of a people smuggling operation to the USA goes missing, Inspector Chen is under political pressure to find her, tactfully host a young female US Marshall, and find the connection with a grisly Triad murder. All books feature Chief Inspector Chen Cao. For now, avoid forcing the issue with mere "lists" of works possessing an arbitrary shared characteristic, such as relating to a particular place. The Inspector Chen series is set in Shanghai in the 1990's at the point when the People's Republic of China is going through major social and economic changes. When Red Is Black: When Chen agrees to do a translation job for a property developer, he is given a laptop, a ‘little secretary’ to provide for his every need, and medical care for his mother. Inspector Chen investigates the murder of the former head of the anti-corruption squad. The Detective Chen series of novels, mentioned above, follows the fortunes of the diligent Detective Chen Cao. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such (see Wikipedia: Book series). BBC Radio full-cast dramatisations of the crime novels of Qiu Xiaolong, set in Shanghai. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and (if not signed in) for advertising. Like many concepts in the book world, "series" is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Latest Book in the Series. A Case of Two Cities: When the head of the Shanghai anti-corruption squad is found dead in compromising circumstances, Inspector Chen is drafted in as ‘Special Envoy to the Emperor with an Imperial Sword’. Starring Jamie Zubairi as Chief Inspector Chen Cao, an astute young policeman with twin passions for food and poetry. The "Common Knowledge" section now includes a "Series" field. Crime drama set in 1990s Shanghai. The Mao Case: It’s a dangerous and politically sensitive case for Inspector Chen when he is asked to investigate the sudden change of fortune of the granddaughter of Chairman Mao’s mistress. The body of a national model worker is found in Baili Canal. Enigma of China: Another investigation for Inspector Chen of the Shanghai Police Bureau.