The Detective on the Fringes

Ma Dong is a former criminal police officer who retired after being injured. Five years ago, he was hurt in an explosion during an operation and lost part of his memory. The suspicions of his colleagues and fellow officers tormented him, but he had no way to explain what happened, so he chose to leave the city. Five years later, by chance, he accepts an invitation from a young woman he once helped and returns to the city. Together, they open a detective agency and tackle a complex range of cases. As they uncover the truth behind each one, he also tries to learn what really happened back then. The protagonist's early experiences form the central thread running through the whole novel. Each case can stand on its own, while also connecting organically to the main story. The novel features more than a dozen story arcs, including the disappearance of a financial director, an advertising agency explosion, terror on a deserted island, a beastly prisoner, and one final bout of madness. These gripping stories are sure to keep readers hooked.