{"product_id":"crime-rangoon-a-noodle-shop-mystery-9781250338808","title":"Crime Rangoon: A Noodle Shop Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's stranger than fiction when Lana Lee investigates a murder that mimics the plot of a bestselling mystery, working together with her detective boyfriend for the first time ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCindy Kwan, owner of Asia Village's bookshop, The Modern Scroll, is privileged to host best-selling author, Charlene Chan for a signing in honor of the writer's latest book, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery of General Tso\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLana Lee is equally excited for the appearance of her favorite author and even more so when Cindy asks her to be Charlene's \"handler\" for the event. Taking her duties very seriously, Lana stays by the side of the prominent author to assist in anything that she might need. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a line out the door and stretched through the plaza, Cindy is overjoyed at what a success this is for her shop. But, unfortunately for Cindy, her success comes with a price: the author is found dead in the mystery aisle, clutching a copy of her own book. Coincidentally the book's plot matches the details of the murder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLana's boyfriend, Detective Adam Trudeau, is charged with leading the case investigation, but finds himself overwhelmed when he realizes just how much of the book series is mimicked in reality. For the first time in their relationship, Adam calls on Lana to partner up with him to help solve the case. The couple must work through the novel to outwit the murderer, stay one step ahead, and beat the die-hard fan to the last chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vivien Chien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Minotaur Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Mass Market Paperbound\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.70h x 4.10w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250338808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVIVIEN CHIEN (she\/her) was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where she grew up in a mixed-race home, making for some very interesting cultural experiences. She found her love of books and the written word at an early age while writing short stories about her classmates in elementary school. When she's not writing, Vivien enjoys frequenting local Asian restaurants, frolicking in bookstores, and searching for her next donut. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe is the author of the Noodle Shop Mystery series, including \u003ci\u003eDeath by Dumpling\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMisfortune Cookie\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for the Lilian Jackson Braun Award.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Vivien Chien \/ Mass Market Paperbound \/ English","offer_id":47532342706333,"sku":"9781250338808","price":23.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c86da19b-9136-4280-8465-db77f16c8ba7.jpg?v=1767682527","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/crime-rangoon-a-noodle-shop-mystery-9781250338808","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}