The Joy Brigade: A Sergeant George Sueno Mystery Set In Korea

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Seoul, early 1970s: US Army Sergeant George Sueo is on a mission of extreme importance to the South Korean government, as well as the US Army. Kim Il-Sung has vowed to reunite North and South Korea into one country before he hands control of the government over to his son, which means North Korea is planning to cross the DMZ and overpower the American-allied South Korean government. Sueo's mission is to obtain an ancient map of the secret tunnels that run underneath the DMZ. To do so, he will have to infiltrate the North Korean Communist inner sanctum.

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Praise for The Joy Brigade

"Fans of James Churchs Inspector O novels will enjoy Limns eighth cold war historical featuring Sgt. George Sueo . . . Limn keeps things moving, and the intrigue, twists,and betrayals will be both familiar and welcome to fans of classic spy fiction in the le Carr tradition."
Publishers Weekly

"This is a terrific series of historical mysteries, andThe Joy Brigadeis a very good entry . . . The emotional, and really quite thrilling, rollercoaster ride that George Sueo takes on his journey is shared with the reader from start to finish."
Mysterious Reviews

Limon delivers all the thrills and intrigue a story like this promises, as well as a look at North Korea during the period.
Mystery People


Praise for the George Sueo and Ernie Bascom series

Easily the best military mysteries in print today.
Lee Child

Limn, who was stationed in Korea for the Army, writes with empathy for the Korean people as well for the young GIs dropped into a foreign culture.
The Boston Globe

It is not often that so impressive a debut asJade Lady Burningappears . . . Compassionately written, searing in its intensity. Without ever trying to be literary, this novel achieves the stature of literature.
The New York Times Book Review

[Limn] vividly contrasts adventures in the seamy side of Seouls nightlife with a sensitive appreciation for Koreas ancient culture.
The Seattle Times

This series is a must not only for procedural fans, but also for anyone who enjoys crime fiction set in distinctive international locales.
Booklist, Starred Review

Excellent . . . A vivid view of Asia, from the Demilitarized Zone to the Yellow Sea, and an insightful look at the era.
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

[The Ville Rats] searing portrait of the sins of our recent past bids fair to transcend the genre.
Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Martin Limn retired from military service after twenty years in the US Army, including ten years in Korea. He is the author of eight books in the Sergeant George Sueo series- Jade Lady Burning, Slicky Boys, Buddha's Money, The Door to Bitterness, The Wandering Ghost, GI Bones, Mr. Kill and The Joy Brigade. He lives near Seattle.