Ping-pong Heart: A Sueno and Bascom Mystery Set in Korea

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South Korea, 1974. After what appears to be a petty theft, Major Schultz is found hacked to death and the women he accused of stealing from him is attacked. Looking into motives for Schulz's death, George and Ernie discover he was investigating the 501st Military Intelligence Battalion: the Army's counterintelligence arm dedicated to tracking North Korean spies. The division is rife with suspects, but it's dangerous to speak out. As George and Ernie go head-to-head with the battalion's intimidating commander they learn that messing with the 501st can have very personal consequences.

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Praise for Ping-Pong Heart

"Excellent . . . This is a highly atmospheric novel full of well-developed characters and strong emotional situations. The locales are so vividly described that you can almost breathe in the dust and touch the decaying buildings."
Lansing State Journal

"Robbery, mayhem and murder are spiced by sardonic military humor in this lively thriller set in South Korea in 1974 when the Cold War was a good deal warmer."
The Washington Times

"Compelling . . . Major developments in the lives of Limns leads complement the intricate whodunit."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Limns insights into Koreas history and culture, and into U.S. Army culture, just keep getting richer."
Booklist

"Limns 11th Americans-in-Korea procedural has grit, pace, and an authentic feel."
Kirkus Reviews

"Series aficionados will welcome this 11th outing with its fast-moving convoluted crime and investigation. Newcomers dont have to read the previous volumes to enjoy it either. Mystery readers who appreciate exotic settings, both in time and space, and who like quality buddy procedurals will admire Limns writing."
Library Journal

Praise forThe Ville Rat

"Action-filled."
The Wall Street Journal

"The Ville Rat, the [10th] in Limn's series, confirms the author's knack for creating sturdy plots, solid writing and well-rounded characters."
The Seattle Times

"Pulse-pounding . . . This police procedural, with its unusual locale, admirable protagonists, and well-developed plot, stands as a superior entry in a consistently impressive series."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Often praised for his knowledge of Korean society and culture and the massive footprint of the U.S. Army on Korea, Limn has an outstanding series going, and this one may be the best installment yet."
Booklist, Starred Review

"Sueo and Bascom's [10th] appearance has vivid characters, and its searing portrait of the sins of our recent past bids fair to transcend the genre."
Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Martin Lim n retired from military service after twenty years in the US Army, including ten years in Korea. He is the author of eleven books in the Sueno and Bascom series, including Jade Lady Burning, Slicky Boys, The Iron Sickle, The Ville Rat, and the short story collection Nightmare Range. He lives near Seattle. From the Hardcover edition.