I have always been drawn to Asian cultures, art, and history, but have never had the time to learn in-depth about China, her people, or the various points of interest. As the companions track down each new clue, traveling to several different locales in China, the riddles themselves practically amount to mini-history lessons. With the foundation firmly laid, Goodman then layered in an exotic locale as mysterious as it is familiar. On the surface, Goodman has crafted a witty thriller reminiscent of the old Noir movies of the 30s and 40s (complete with a clever nod to Casablanca in the opening chapters) but he did not stop there. Goodman and for me this was a really fun read. The Color of Jadeite is a novel written by Eric D. Clive and company are racing against time and other elements to collect their prize and return to the States before they land themselves in a Chinese jail cell for their troubles. Clive and his team are not the only people looking for the jadeite tablet, however, and they are dogged at every stop on their quest as their pursuers try to locate the prize first. Clive, Salvador, and Mackenzie jet off to Beijing, where they are joined by the beautiful and mysterious Wei Wei and they set out to unravel the clues that will eventually reveal the location of the tablet. This very jadeite tablet has been a source of intrigue to the detective for years and being offered the opportunity to finally locate this mythical piece seems like a dream come true. Hired to find a priceless Chinese artifact dating back to the Ming dynasty, Clive Allan cannot believe his luck.
What does a retired police officer turned private detective, a divorce lawyer and a parolee have in common? They are about to go on an adventure of a lifetime across the globe and back through history.
The Maltese Falcon meets The Amazing Race
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