The Godfather of Kathmandu

In John Burdett's The Godfather of Kathmandu, Royal Thai police detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep faces a challenging case involving a brutal murder, while also navigating his relationship with a new Buddhist guru. Tied to a high-stakes heroin deal brokered by Tietsin, Sonchai encounters moral dilemmas that test his integrity and priorities. The novel combines dark intrigue with wit as it explores themes of morality, ambition, and spirituality.