It’s my absolute honor to present P.A. De Voe’s latest Ming Dynasty Mystery
Author Name: P.A. De Voe
Book Title: No Way to Die: A Ming Dynasty Mystery
Book Genre: International, historical mystery
Release Date: March 21, 2019
Publisher: Drum Tower Press, LLC
Synopsis: Through mystery and intrigue, No Way To Die, A Ming Dynasty Mystery, transports the reader into the complex and engaging world of early Ming China.
When a peddler finds a partially mutilated body of a stranger, the unlikely duo of a young scholar and a local women’s doctor once more join forces to discover who killed him and why. In probing the highly gendered world of early Ming China, unanticipated questions surface, complicating their investigation.
As their case rapidly transitions into the unexpected, they find all roads leading away from the victim, forcing them to consider alternate routes. Was the death the result of inexorable bad karma and beyond their purview, or merely the result of mortal foul play? Was the murdered man the intended victim? If not, who was and why? The investigation leads to a growing list of potential suspects: a lustful herbalist, an unscrupulous neighbor, a vengeful farmer, a jealous husband, a scorned wife, and a band of thieves. Who is innocent and who is the culprit? To solve the murder and bring peace to the victim’s spirit, the duo must untangle the truth and do it before the murderer strikes again.
About the author: P.A. De Voe is an anthropologist with a PhD in Asian studies. Her specialty is traditional China. She has authored early Ming Dynasty mysteries, including Judge Lu short stories and The Mei-hua Trilogy (Hidden, Warned, and Trapped). To learn more about P.A. De Voe and her writing, go to padevoe.com.
Thank you for hosting me today, Judy. You’re the best!
It’s my pleasure and honor to do so, Pam.
Pam’s work is spectacular! She brings ancient China to life and makes the people seem real and relevant. The descriptions are rich and wonderful. I’ll definitely put her latest on my list. Best of luck with No Way to Die, Pam!!
Thank you for your comments, Carol! I love writing about early Ming China & its people & culture.
Carol, I’m excited to say that one of Pam’s short stories is included in my upcoming The Best Laid Plans! Stay tuned for more on that.
This book hits all my favorite tropes–ancient China, especially! Ordered it immediately. Will start reading Wednesday! Thanks so much, Judy.
I’m delighted to hear that No Way to Die hits your favorite tropes. Enjoy your trip to the past!
So happy to hear this Vicki! That’s what I hope to do with New Release Mondays.