Judge Lu's Case Files

Crime filled the streets ?Murder hid behind closed doors ?And only one man to fight against the mayhem. Can he succeed?In late 1300 imperial China, the young Judge Lu was newly appointed to the position of district magistrate. He, and he alone, represented the heart and soul of the area's justice system: investigator, prosecutor, judge, and jury. But he had no experience in crime and the ways of criminals. Criminals that may be not only from the lower classes but also the socially...
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Crime filled the streets ?Murder hid behind closed doors ?And only one man to fight against the mayhem. Can he succeed?In late 1300 imperial China, the young Judge Lu was newly appointed to the position of district magistrate. He, and he alone, represented the heart and soul of the area's justice system: investigator, prosecutor, judge, and jury. But he had no experience in crime and the ways of criminals. Criminals that may be not only from the lower classes but also the socially powerful who could destroy this fledgling magistrate.With his trusted trio-including his younger brother and two former bandits turned personal guards-Judged Lu uses ingenuity, guile, and intelligence to match wits with evil doers in the hunt for justice. You'll be captivated by the 12 short stories in this international, historical mystery collection of Judge Lu's case files from China's Ming Dynasty. Three tales are brand new, never published!