The Year of the Rabid Dragon
A Nathan Troy Mystery in Beijing, China

This is an exceptionally long story and it is not what you might expect if you thought this might be a thriller of some sort on genetic warfare. The pace is really slow for the majority of the book and this would be my main complaint. I couldn’t just get stuck into it and keep on reading as it would......more

I have a weakness for viral outbreak stories. Throw in elements of corruption and runaway science and you have me hooked. Though not without its problems, the book kept me up at night, reading well into my bedtime. This doesn't happen with most books, so this book has earned its 5-star rating. I found......more

I was looking for a thriller set in China, thus when I heard about the debut novel, „The Year of the Rabid Dragon” by L.H. Draken, I simply had to read it. The book is set in modern-day Beijing and follows the story of a young expat Nathan Troy. Through his eyes we learn about Beijing and some of th......more

I didn’t fall for author’s writing and storytelling but all the details and notes on the Chinese culture were so great that I just kept reading to stay in Beijing a bit longer (and to learn who-did-it of course). It’s a very balanced book with a well-written ending and quite cinematographic at it. T......more

Just wow. For those bored with superficial Dan Brown style thrillers, those who prefer detail rich thrillers with depth and cultural detail more similar to authors such as James Clavell, this is your book. It’s complex, thoughtful, and uncomfortable. Highly recommend!......more