Alexis, a doctor, met her now boyfriend, Austin, in the ER. He came in with a bullet wound having been shot by a junkie in a bar. Austin also happens to work in the same hospital for the people who manage the institution's money.
Six months later, the couple travel to Vietnam for a bike tour—Austin wants to pay his respects to where his father and uncle fought in the war. When Austin fails to return from a solo ride, Alexis goes out to look for him. She comes across his energy gel packages that he dropped on the road when he was being abducted by Douglas—the same man he was at the bar with when he was shot.
Struggling with her loss, dealing with the FBI and Austin's family, Alex uncovers a string of strange lies that not only connect back to the very hospital where she met Austin, but that test her loyalties and ultimately expose the danger she's in.
Chris Bohjalian is a brilliant writer. Each of his novels are vastly different, yet they are equally as rich in character and plot development. This book is no exception. The attention to detail is what really makes this book a standout despite the slow start. Stick with it, it is worth your patience.
Through vivid descriptions, he captures the beauty of Vietnam and I found the setting utterly fascinating. The story also takes place in New York, another vibrant backdrop.
Six months later, the couple travel to Vietnam for a bike tour—Austin wants to pay his respects to where his father and uncle fought in the war. When Austin fails to return from a solo ride, Alexis goes out to look for him. She comes across his energy gel packages that he dropped on the road when he was being abducted by Douglas—the same man he was at the bar with when he was shot.
Struggling with her loss, dealing with the FBI and Austin's family, Alex uncovers a string of strange lies that not only connect back to the very hospital where she met Austin, but that test her loyalties and ultimately expose the danger she's in.
Chris Bohjalian is a brilliant writer. Each of his novels are vastly different, yet they are equally as rich in character and plot development. This book is no exception. The attention to detail is what really makes this book a standout despite the slow start. Stick with it, it is worth your patience.
Through vivid descriptions, he captures the beauty of Vietnam and I found the setting utterly fascinating. The story also takes place in New York, another vibrant backdrop.
The Red Lotus is a timely release (coronavirus/year of the rat). It is an engaging tale of mystery with a strong female lead and readers will be left guessing until the very end. If you love medical dramas, I highly recommend picking up this character-driven thriller/mystery, you won't be disappointed.
CHRIS BOHJALIAN is the author of twenty books, including The Flight Attendant, The Guest Room, The Sandcastle Girls, Skeletons at the Feast, The Double Bind, and Midwives which was not only a number one New York Times bestseller, but an Oprah’s Book Club selection.
Bohjalian's work has been translated into more than thirty languages, and three novels have become movies (Secrets of Eden, Midwives, and Past the Bleachers) and The Flight Attendant has been optioned for a televisions series.
Chris lives in Vermont with his wife.
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