Reflecting the Sky

“This is a beautifully written book with a sophisticated plot, rich in both action and atmosphere…Every twist of the plot rises from a foundation of truthful emotions and motives solidly rooted in the characters’ cultures. Every bit of humor and evocative description serves the action; there’s not a smidgen of clunky exposition as the Chin-Smith relationship continues to grow and fascinate.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Lydia is hired by her grandfather, Gao…fly to Hong Kong with the ashes of an old friend of Gao’s, deliver a family heirloom to the friend’s young grandson, hand over a letter to the boy’s aged uncle, and oversee the burial of the ashes. The straightforward assignment takes a crooked turn when the grandson is kidnapped and his frantic parents receive ransom demands from two different people…As usual, it’s a fast-paced, rip-roaring ride. Great characters, intricate plotting, and a exotic locale, beautifully described…This is definitely a don’t-miss book in a don’t-miss series.” —Booklist (starred review)