Caught Dead

In a gripping tale set in Hartford, Connecticut, the murder of Mary Le Vu, a beloved member of the small Vietnamese community, sends shockwaves through Little Saigon. When authorities dismiss the killing as an unfortunate accident, Mary's twin sister hires private investigator Rick Van Lam, a child of the dust navigating the complexities of his own identity. Alongside his young partner Hank Nguyen, Rick explores the contrasting lives of the Le sisters, revealing deep-seated ethnic tensions and a web of criminal activity. As he unravels the truth, Rick draws on memories from his Buddhist upbringing for the insights needed to uncover the killer and bring solace to a grieving community.