About the author

Wang Lingxiao is an author writing in the mystery and detective fiction genre. Public information about him is limited, and six of his works are currently included in the library. Judging from his representative titles, his writing shows a distinct series-based approach and a light, parodic wit: books such as The Thief Who Painted Like Mondrian, The Thief Who Thought He Was Bogart, and The Thief Who Waited for His Chance all center on a thief as a recurring figure, weaving cultural elements from art and film into their cases and creating a humorous, clever narrative atmosphere within the mystery framework. Other works, such as The Thief in the Library, The Thief Who Traded Ted Williams, and The Thief with No Choice, unfold their plots through concrete settings like libraries and baseball trades, showing that the author draws on everyday life and popular culture and tells stories of crime and puzzle-solving in a brisk tone. His works are generally categorized as mystery and detective fiction, suited to readers who enjoy intellectual puzzles and a witty style.

Written (6)

The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian cover
Rating 4.0
The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian Lawrence Block / 王凌霄 New Star Press · 2019 Bernie doesn't exactly consider his behavior moral—he just thinks it's unfair to go to prison for something that isn't even illegal. He goes to apprai…
The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart cover
Rating 4.0
The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart Lawrence Block / 王凌霄 New Star Press · 2019 Of all the bookstores in all the cities in all the world, she had to walk into his. Bernie meets the woman of his dreams in his bookstore, and they be…
The Burglar on the Prowl cover
Rating 3.9
The Burglar on the Prowl Lawrence Block / 王凌霄 New Star Press · 2019 Bernie Rhodenbarr has many enviable qualities: wit, charm, intelligence, loyalty—and a special gift and taste for life. So he is willing to go to any …
The Burglar in the Library cover
Rating 3.9
The Burglar in the Library Lawrence Block / 王凌霄 New Star Press · 2019 As a bookseller and a native New Yorker, Bernie rarely leaves Manhattan. But this time he has arranged a romantic weekend for himself and his girlfrie…
The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams cover
Rating 3.9
The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams Lawrence Block / 王凌霄 New Star Press · 2019 Bernie has been lying low for quite a while—or rather, the reformed thief has worked hard to bring his secondhand bookstore to barely break even. He t…
Burglars Can't Be Choosers cover
Rating 3.8
Burglars Can't Be Choosers Lawrence Block / 王凌霄 New Star Press · 2019 Bernie Rhodenbarr is a thief who has done two stretches in prison. This time a client hires him to steal a blue box from a luxury apartment. But thing…

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New Star Press