


on a society that lives by its own rules." - The New York Times Book Review "For readers who relish noir suspense, it doesn't get much better than this stunning novel." - Boston Globe "All the expected locales are here-gambling and dance halls, brothels, secret societies-but the author, who grew up in Chinatown, keeps things fresh by inserting Chinese phrases and explicating cultural folkways on nearly every page. Praise for Chinatown Beat "Chang has a cool, measured style that lets in some light.
