{"product_id":"9780547973319","title":"Chinese Cooking For Diamond Thieves","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Cooking For Diamond Thieves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Dave Lowry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDriving home after being kicked out of college, Tucker meets and picks up the mysterious Corinne Chang at a rest stop. Infatuated, and with nothing better to do, he ends up with her in St. Louis, where he gets a job as a chef in a Chinese restaurant. Even though he’s a \u003ci\u003egwai lo\u003c\/i\u003e—a foreign devil—his cooking skills impress the Chinese patrons of the restaurant, and his wooing skills impress Corinne when she joins him there as a waitress. But when Chinese gangsters show up demanding diamonds they believe Tucker’s kind-of, sort-of, don’t-call-her-a-girlfriend stole, he and his friends—which luckily include a couple of FBI agents—have to figure out just who is gunning for Corinne and how to stop them. Good thing Tucker is a Mandarin-speaking martial arts master who isn’t afraid to throw the first punch. \u003cp\u003eWith its one-of-a-kind hero, \u003ci\u003eChinese Cooking for Diamond Thieves\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for anyone who loves cooking, Chinese culture, bad jokes, and young love. Diamonds are forever . . . unless Chinese mobsters decide they want them back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Lowry's wry debut combines a caper story with foodie culture in an entertaining mix...a zestful first novel.\" —\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e \"Lowry’s fast-paced tale is reminiscent of Kurt Russell’s \u003cem\u003eBig Trouble in Little China\u003c\/em\u003e, or an off-center Philip Marlowe from a Raymond Chandler story. That is, it’s a chaotic, intriguing, and fun read that delivers quite a punch.\" —\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e \"Lowry’s engaging first novel is as accomplished as its young hero—smart, skillful, self-possessed. And who wouldn’t love a hipster martial arts devotee who cooks authentic Asian cuisine? Warning: do not read this book without a good Chinese restaurant on speed-dial!\"\u003cstrong\u003e --\u003c\/strong\u003eHilary Fields, author of \u003cem\u003eBliss\u003c\/em\u003e \"The clever and unique mix of martial arts, Chandler-worthy banter, mouth-watering feasts, and an extremely likable protagonist made me want join chef Tucker and his coterie for Chinese food and late-night sleuthing. Absolutely delicious.\" \u003cstrong\u003e--\u003c\/strong\u003eSarah Skilton, author of \u003cem\u003eBruised\u003c\/em\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eChinese Cooking for Diamond Thieves \u003c\/em\u003eis a road-tripping love story spiced with snappy repartee and a dash of running-for-your-life, told by a memorable narrator who never picks up strangers at a highway rest stop -- unless they speak Mandarin. An enjoyable, witty, comic adventure that will also make you very, very hungry.\" \u003cstrong\u003e--\u003c\/strong\u003eKristina Riggle, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Whole Golden World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780547973319\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41160210940110,"sku":"9780547973319","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780547973319_0e0c8d60-4fa3-4682-8ff7-1e2424451550.jpg?v=1652110666","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780547973319","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}