Hidden Moon (Inspector O Novel) - Hardcover

"Church creates an utterly convincing, internally consistent world of the absurd.... From the opening line ... it's clear that the reader is in the hands of an accomplished writer.... A thoroughly enjoyable ride, way down a rabbit hole to an upside-down world."--"The Boston Globe" "Nothing short of brilliant.... Highly recommended."--"Library Journal" "With wit and efficiency, Church masterfully evokes the challenges of enforcing the law in an authoritarian society and weds the intriguing atmosphere to a fast-moving and engaging plot."--"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review "Stylish prose and incisive portrait of modern North Korea."--"Kirkus Reviews" "O's ... protective affection for his country is clear, as are his wry humor and moments of helpless humanity."--"Houston Chronicle"

Inspector 0 returns from a mission abroad to find his new police commander waiting at his office door. There has been a bank robbery - the first ever in Pyongyang - and the commander wants action.0 must start investigating - and immediately - as various ministries demand action. Except, as usual, nothing is ever as it seems in North Korea. Before long, 0 has met a beautiful bank manager, a sharp club owner and the mysterious man in the brown hat, and they all have agendas - none of which involve 0 solving this robbery. But solve it he must, before the wrong ministry comes into power, and 0 is held accountable.