Qiu Xiaolong

Qiu Xiaolong is a Chinese-American author, poet, and professor known for his acclaimed Inspector Chen Cao mystery series set in contemporary Shanghai. Born in Shanghai, he moved to the United States after the Tiananmen Square events and writes in English, bringing an insider's knowledge of Chinese society and politics to his crime fiction. A Loyal Character Dancer is one of his atmospheric mysteries combining detective fiction with sharp social observation of a rapidly changing China. His audiobooks and books are absorbing listening and reading for fans of international crime fiction and anyone fascinated by the complexities of modern China.