Amethyst Affair

First, they took his wife.Then they stripped him of his professorship. Now it's his turn: China's war plan for invading Taiwan has mysteriously appeared in his mailbox. Intent on stopping the invasion--and evading the security services--Jaing flees Hong Kong aboard the fastest ocean liner ever built, RMS Amethyst.Meanwhile, Todd and Sally Edwards are touring Hong Kong when it is suddenly put under martial law. They narrowly escape the looming war by boarding the same ship as Jaing. Or so they think. Within hours, the couple is thrust into a world of deceit and danger, surrounded by eccentric and suspicious people, all as a wrathful Chinese government gives chase across the South China Sea. Who will prevail? Who will fail? Someone will die trying…just not who you think."e;This story had me hooked almost immediately"e; --Rob"e;With likable, smart protagonists, excellent descriptiveness that makes you feel like you're sitting right next to them, and enough mystery to keep you guessing, but also enough clues to keep you engaged, it's enjoyable start-to-finish"e; --Kristie