Bone Mountain by Eliot Pattison is the third novel in the acclaimed Inspector Shan series, blending crime fiction with political intrigue and spiritual reflection against the strikingly beautiful yet politically fraught backdrop of Tibet. Part thriller, part cultural odyssey, this atmospheric mystery continues the journey of former Beijing police inspector Shan Tao Yun, a man exiled by the Chinese authorities for seeking truth and justice in a system built on oppression.
In this instalment, Shan joins a group of Tibetan pilgrims tasked with returning a sacred artefact to its rightful home. What begins as a peaceful pilgrimage swiftly unravels into a perilous escape through the harsh Tibetan wilderness when their outlawed monk guide is murdered. As the group evades Chinese military patrols, Shan uncovers disturbing links between the artefact, the government’s relentless surveillance of local spiritual leaders, and the vested interests of a Western oil venture. With rich, textured storytelling, Eliot Pattison weaves a powerful narrative about cultural survival, political corruption, and the unyielding spirit of an oppressed people.
A superbly crafted mystery for readers who enjoy thought-provoking crime fiction set in evocative, politically charged settings, Bone Mountain is perfect for fans of international thrillers and literary mysteries with a social conscience.
