Candle In The Wind – Peter Essex

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Candle In The Wind by Peter Essex is a gripping crime thriller set against the turbulent backdrop of Hong Kong’s final days under British rule. The novel follows Chief Inspector Reven Forrester, whose mission to dismantle ruthless Triad gangs becomes intensely personal when a young refugee, Kit Ling, suffers a horrific fate. Driven by a fierce desire for justice, Forrester embarks on a dangerous, often illegal, crusade that intertwines with a complex love story involving Eddie Woo’s sister, Shen, caught between loyalty and darkness.

Combining atmospheric settings from Hong Kong to the Muslim island city of Jolo in the Philippines, Candle In The Wind explores themes of vengeance, love, and superstition within a richly exotic and politically charged environment. Peter Essex’s novel marks a compelling shift from adventure fiction to a more nuanced, emotionally charged thriller.

This novel is perfect for readers who enjoy intense crime dramas with strong emotional undercurrents and vivid, multicultural settings.