The Red Lotus: A Novel by [Bohjalian, Chris]

I really enjoyed this; it's nice to have a unique plot for a change. (I don't understand the cover, however.)



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Alexis and Austin form an unbreakable bond the night they meet in a hospital emergency room. She sews him back up after he’s been shot in the arm. A few months later, they travel to Vietnam so Austin can visit the place his father died, but things go terribly wrong when Austin disappears. The only sign of him is the energy gel he used while cycling, found on the road. Austin’s family and the FBI get involved in his disappearance while Alexis uncovers a series of disturbing stories and lies that leave her wondering what Austin’s real motive for coming to Vietnam really was. Bohjalian is one of the most gifted, most diverse writers I’ve ever come across. There is nothing formulaic about any of his books, each one is an individual jewel just waiting to be discovered by some lucky reader