The Gentleman from Japan

In this intricate thriller, a seemingly innocuous Spanish factory near Barcelona, disguised as a dumpling-making operation, is at the center of a scheme to produce critical components for nuclear weapons intended for North Korea. When Western intelligence uncovers this dangerous plot, Inspector O is recruited to navigate a web of deception and international intrigue to thwart the shipment. As the investigation unfolds, bizarre events and a series of murders point to involvement from Japanese criminal organizations and lead O to the Chinese city of Yanji, where his nephew Major Bing faces his own challenges amid corruption and betrayal. James Church crafts a complex narrative filled with tension and unexpected twists in this compelling mystery.