Mo Hayder
The Devil of Nanking
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802122193
- author:
- Mo Hayder
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 363
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Mystery,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Devil of Nanking by Mo Hayder is a haunting and suspenseful thriller that delves into the dark legacy of Japanese atrocities during World War II. A young Englishwoman, driven by a mysterious past, searches for a rare piece of film footage shot during the notorious Nanking Massacre in 1937. Her quest leads her to Tokyo, where she becomes embroiled in a complex web of culture and crime. As she navigates the city's underbelly, she encounters a survivor of the massacre, who may hold the key to unlocking the secrets she seeks. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes that the past is far from buried. With its taut and gritty atmosphere, The Devil of Nanking is a gripping tale of obsession, danger, and the devastating consequences of war.