The Trail to Buddha's Mirror (Neal Carey Mysteries) [Mass Market Paperback]

Don Winslow (Author)

Book Description

Series: Neal Carey Mysteries | Publication Date: July 1997

When chemical genius Robert Pendleton disappears from a conference with all of his research on a new fertilizer, grad student-turned-P.I. Neal Carey follows a dark trail into the heart of China. Reprint. PW. "

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

What begins as a routine missing person's case becomes a complex web of deceit, danger and international intrigue in this superb mystery. On sabbatical from duties as an operative for a group known as Friends of the Family, Neal Carey, last seen in A Cool Breeze on the Underground , is visited in Yorkshire by his mentor and asked to find a brilliant, albeit lovesick scientist and convince him to get back to work. Robert Pendleton, a biochemist and fertilizer expert for AgriTech corporation, has gone missing from a conference in San Francisco where he reportedly became smitten with a beautiful Chinese woman. After locating Pendleton and meeting the stunning Li Lan--and nearly being killed by an unknown assailant when the pair flee from him--Carey soon realizes that more than mere fertilizer know-how is at stake. The trail qui c kly takes him all the way to China where life-and-death political issues, vivid local color and absorbing historical detail enhance the chase and reinforce suspense as the story reaches its surprising resolution.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Neal Carey's ( A Cool Breeze on the Underground , LJ 2/1/91) new mission takes him to San Francisco, Hong Kong, and China.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312963092
• ISBN-13: 978-0312963095
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,204,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Don Winslow (b. 1953) is the New York Times bestselling author of thirteen crime and mystery novels as well as short stories and film screenplays. A Cool Breeze on the Underground, Winslow's debut and the first novel in his popular Neal Carey series, was nominated for an Edgar Award. Before becoming a fulltime writer, Winslow worked as a private detective in New York and California.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Long And Twisting Story, March 22, 2011

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Steven J. Bissell (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Trail to Buddha's Mirror: A Neal Carey Mystery (Kindle Edition)

I'm a big fan of Don Winslow and will read everything he writes. I wasn't disappointed in this book, but it shows that Winslow was only developing his 'voice' when he wrote it. The plot takes a few too many twists and turns to be completely believable and if Neal Carey is suppose to be all that smart why does he never seem to catch on?

But in the end I really liked this book and more or less read it in one sitting; I'm not sure what more you can ask of a novel.

And I'll add this to all my reviews from now on: Will those idiots who want to complain about the price of Kindle editions please go somewhere else, like the Kindle forums, and not give 1 star reviews to books because they felt that a couple of bucks is too much to pay!

7 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good writer----very average story., January 11, 2001

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nobizinfla "nobizinfla" (Windermere, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Trail to Buddha's Mirror (Neal Carey Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

This chase takes place in California, Hong Kong and China. While in California I found it quite a good ride.

As soon as it left these shores and went to Hong Kong and China it grounded to nearly a halt for me. It got very heavy on travelogue and way too much on the poilitics of the region. These boring passages only accentuated the preposterous situations the protagonist got in and out of.

I did like Neal Carey and some of his support team. Mr. Winslow's writing style was fine and I will try another Neal Carey, but will make certain it takes place in the USA.

This could be an enjoyable series and lead character, but the setting for this book just bored me beyond words. If you care about China and its politics it's probably a big winner.