Review: Well-researched suspense/mystery novel with a bit of exoticism
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2014
“Gangsters of Shanghai” written by Gerry O'Sullivan is an exciting mystery novel which takes place on the exotic site that by itself sounds exciting, while offering plenty of twists and turns that will hold the reader interested until the end of the novel.The novel is situated in Shanghai during the 1920s where Mike Gallagher, a son of Irish cop, will come to join the Shanghai Municipal Police. In same time Gallagher is escaping Ireland due to the recent troubled events of independence fight, but also to find out what happened to the aristocratic woman named Fiona that he cannot forget. She promised once that they two will together go to China, but after the IRA burned house where she lived her fate remained unknown.On his way Gallagher will experience lot of adventure, he will understand why for some Shanghai is epitome of brilliance, while for others is worst nightmare. Convinced that Fiona is not dead he will become obsessed with his quest to find out the truth and that will expose him to many temptations, both in terms of his survival but unexpectedly his heart, as well…Gerry O'Sullivan’s work is well-researched work which is not surprising considering that his granduncle was a police officer in Shanghai during the 1920’s. The author delivered a good story, fast-paced action with a lot of upheaval so those who love suspense novels with a bit of exoticism will certainly be satisfied.Particularly is important to emphasize the characterization of the main protagonists, particularly those women ones which are strong and complex characters, richly and realistically shown.These all are reasons why this novel is worth to recommend - if you like that type of books, and you're a bit tired of the many suspense series that are only releasing new installments with the same main characters, give this novel a chance because this author with “Gangsters of Shanghai” fully deserved it.