Inspector Samuel Tay

Inspector Samuel Tay

Series by Jake Needham

Dive into the thrilling world of crime fiction with Inspector Samuel Tay, a brilliant detective in Singapore's Special Investigations Section, as he unravels complex mysteries in a vibrant city where every shadow hides a secret.

**Inspector Samuel Tay Series** In a world where shadows dance with danger and the vibrant streets of Asia conceal dark secrets, Inspector Samuel Tay navigates the murky waters of homicide in the pulse of Southeast Asia. From the opulent heights of Singapore’s skyline to the gritty alleys of Bangkok, this series invites you to unravel chilling mysteries alongside a reluctant yet highly skilled detective, plagued by his own demons. Tay is not your typical hero—overweight, lonely, and perpetually cranky, he battles his fading passion for a profession that once ignited his spirit. As the bodies of American women begin to surface in scandalous displays, he is thrust into a maelstrom of conspiracy and intrigue. While the FBI deems it terrorism, Tay suspects a more sinister force is at play, hinting that powerful figures may be working to thwart his investigation. Each gripping installment reveals a tapestry woven with complex characters, moral ambiguity, and the haunting question: who will stop at nothing to prevent the truth from coming to light? With every turn, the stakes rise, and the answers elude him, pulling readers deeper into a labyrinth where danger lurks at every corner. Join Inspector Tay as he races against time to catch a predator before he strikes again, in a series that promises to leave you breathless and craving more!

Books in this Series

The Mean Streets of Asia Crime Novels

The Big Mango

Published in 1999

Laundry Man

Published in 2002

Killing Plato

Published in 2007

The Ambassador's Wife

Published in 2008

A World of Trouble

Published in 2012

The Umbrella Man

Published in 2012

The King of Macau

Published in 2014

The Dead American

Published in 2014

The Girl in the Window

Published in 2016

Don't Get Caught

Published in 2017

And Brother It's Starting to Rain

Published in 2019

Chronological Order of The Mean Streets of Asia Crime Novels

The Ambassador's Wife

Published in 2008

The Umbrella Man

Published in 2012

The Big Mango

Published in 1999

Laundry Man

Published in 2002

Killing Plato

Published in 2007

The Dead American

Published in 2014

A World of Trouble

Published in 2012

The Girl in the Window

Published in 2016

The King of Macau

Published in 2014

Don't Get Caught

Published in 2017

And Brother It's Starting to Rain

Published in 2019

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