Death on the Pearl River

Death on the Pearl River, volume 1 of the Ben Canaan Mysteries, presents a gripping historical mystery set in the lawless frontier of colonial Hong Kong. Following his successes for Her Majesty’s Executive, Ben Canaan faces a global crisis when a notorious crime boss is murdered. This brutal killing marks a pattern of violence targeting powerful men within the opium trade. As the investigation moves to the southern shores of the Great Qing Dynasty, the scale of the conspiracy becomes clear.

This crime and mystery novel follows Ben as he navigates a labyrinth of corporate interests and civil war. The plot connects victims from prominent trading firms along the Pearl River, ranging from merchants to high-ranking partners. This action and adventure thriller explores the tension between justice and necessity amidst an empire in collapse. Death on the Pearl River delivers a fast-paced historical mystery for readers of world literature and suspense.