
Inspector Samuel Tay
Series by Jake NeedhamDive 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