Martin Limon retired from military service after twenty years in the US Army, including ten years in Korea. He is the author of eight books in the Sergeant George Sueno series- Jade Lady Burning, Slicky Boys, Buddha's Money, The Door to Bitterness, The Wandering Ghost, GI Bones, Mr. Kill and The Joy Brigade. He lives near Seattle.
Praise for The Joy Brigade Fans of James Church's Inspector O novels will enjoy Limon's eighth cold war historical featuring Sgt. George Sueno . . . Limon keeps things moving, and the intrigue, twists, and betrayals will be both familiar and welcome to fans of classic spy fiction in the le Carre tradition. --Publishers Weekly This is a terrific series of historical mysteries, and The Joy Brigade is a very good entry . . . The emotional, and really quite thrilling, rollercoaster ride that George Sueno takes on his journey is shared with the reader from start to finish. --Mysterious Reviews Limon delivers all the thrills and intrigue a story like this promises, as well as a look at North Korea during the period. --Mystery People Praise for the George Sueno and Ernie Bascom series Easily the best military mysteries in print today. --Lee Child Limon, who was stationed in Korea for the Army, writes with empathy for the Korean people as well for the young GIs dropped into a foreign culture. --The Boston Globe It is not often that so impressive a debut as Jade Lady Burning appears . . . Compassionately written, searing in its intensity. Without ever trying to be 'literary, ' this novel achieves the stature of literature. --The New York Times Book Review [Limon] vividly contrasts adventures in the seamy side of Seoul's nightlife with a sensitive appreciation for Korea's ancient culture. --The Seattle Times This series is a must not only for procedural fans, but also for anyone who enjoys crime fiction set in distinctive international locales. --Booklist, Starred Review Excellent . . . A vivid view of Asia, from the Demilitarized Zone to the Yellow Sea, and an insightful look at the era. --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review [The Ville Rat's] searing portrait of the sins of our recent past bids fair to transcend the genre. --Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition. Praise for The Joy Brigade Fans of James Church's Inspector O novels will enjoy Limon's eighth cold war historical featuring Sgt. George Sueno . . . Limon keeps things moving, and the intrigue, twists, and betrayals will be both familiar and welcome to fans of classic spy fiction in the le Carre tradition. --Publishers Weekly This is a terrific series of historical mysteries, and The Joy Brigade is a very good entry . . . The emotional, and really quite thrilling, rollercoaster ride that George Sueno takes on his journey is shared with the reader from start to finish. --Mysterious Reviews Limon delivers all the thrills and intrigue a story like this promises, as well as a look at North Korea during the period. --Mystery People Praise for the George Sueno and Ernie Bascom series Easily the best military mysteries in print today. --Lee Child Limon, who was stationed in Korea for the Army, writes with empathy for the Korean people as well for the young GIs dropped into a foreign culture. --The Boston Globe It is not often that so impressive a debut as Jade Lady Burning appears . . . Compassionately written, searing in its intensity. Without ever trying to be 'literary, ' this novel achieves the stature of literature. --The New York Times Book Review [Limon] vividly contrasts adventures in the seamy side of Seoul's nightlife with a sensitive appreciation for Korea's ancient culture. --The Seattle Times This series is a must not only for procedural fans, but also for anyone who enjoys crime fiction set in distinctive international locales. --Booklist, Starred Review Excellent . . . A vivid view of Asia, from the Demilitarized Zone to the Yellow Sea, and an insightful look at the era. --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review [The Ville Rat's] searing portrait of the sins of our recent past bids fair to transcend the genre. --Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition. Praise for The Joy Brigade Fans of James Church s Inspector O novels will enjoy Limon s eighth cold war historical featuring Sgt. George Sueno . . . Limon keeps things moving, and the intrigue, twists, and betrayals will be both familiar and welcome to fans of classic spy fiction in the le Carre tradition. Publishers Weekly This is a terrific series of historical mysteries, and The Joy Brigade is a very good entry . . . The emotional, and really quite thrilling, rollercoaster ride that George Sueno takes on his journey is shared with the reader from start to finish. Mysterious Reviews Limon delivers all the thrills and intrigue a story like this promises, as well as a look at North Korea during the period. Mystery People Praise for the George Sueno and Ernie Bascom series Easily the best military mysteries in print today. Lee Child Limon, who was stationed in Korea for the Army, writes with empathy for the Korean people as well for the young GIs dropped into a foreign culture. The Boston Globe It is not often that so impressive a debut as Jade Lady Burning appears . . . Compassionately written, searing in its intensity. Without ever trying to be literary, this novel achieves the stature of literature. The New York Times Book Review [Limon] vividly contrasts adventures in the seamy side of Seoul s nightlife with a sensitive appreciation for Korea s ancient culture. The Seattle Times This series is a must not only for procedural fans, but also for anyone who enjoys crime fiction set in distinctive international locales. Booklist, Starred Review Excellent . . . A vivid view of Asia, from the Demilitarized Zone to the Yellow Sea, and an insightful look at the era. Publishers Weekly, Starred Review [ The Ville Rat s] searing portrait of the sins of our recent past bids fair to transcend the genre. Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition. Limon delivers all the thrills and intrigue a story like this promises, as well as a look at North Korea during the period. --Mystery People Praise for the George Sueno series This series is a must not only for procedural fans but also for anyone who enjoys crime fiction set in distinctive international locales. -- Booklist, Starred Review Excellent.... A vivid view of Asia, from the Demilitarized Zone to the Yellow Sea, and an insightful look at the era. -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review