A Father's Revenge
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Summary
Poverty-stricken, he has only his four-year-old daughter to depend on—and she dies tragically in an “accident.” In his frenzy he slashes at someone with a knife, lands in prison, and only then realizes he attacked the wrong person.
Three years later, he walks out of the prison gate bent on revenge—but his target is not only protected twenty-four hours a day by a top security firm, but has also hired Hu Yanyun to monitor his every move.
He has nothing but a father’s determination and an incredible scheme…
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Mystery readers who enjoy social-school deduction and care about the fate of underclass characters.
- Readers drawn to father-daughter stories that weigh emotion and scheme equally.
- Suspense fans who can handle heavy subject matter and want to finish a book in one weekend.
- Genre readers interested in modern crime elements such as security, surveillance, and counter-surveillance.
Not a good fit for
- Readers sensitive to child death, violent revenge, or similar content, who may find it emotionally distressing.
- Those seeking light entertainment or pure puzzle-solving, unwilling to bear a heavy undertone.
- Readers expecting lots of action and fast-paced chases; this book emphasizes psychology and scheme.
Reading tips
- Read the first few chapters to confirm you can handle the subject matter before deciding to read it straight through.
- Pay attention to the author’s details about security and surveillance; when the scheme is revealed, flip back to the corresponding passages to check the clues.
- After finishing, discuss with fellow readers how “a father’s determination” and “an incredible scheme” support each other.
About the publisher
New Star Press focuses on classic works, mystery and detective fiction, science fiction, history, foreign literature and art, and its 602 titles in the library show a balance between popular reading and humanistic depth. Representative books include The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Illustrated Collector's Edition, And Then There Were None, Murder on the Orient Express, The Player of Games, Local Government in Qing China, A Good Man Is Hard to Find and A Collection of Fine Ukiyo-e Prints, spanning classic literature, detective fiction, science fiction, local history and visual art. Its authors and contributors include William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie and Iain M. Banks, as well as translators such as Zhu Shenghao and Su Fuzhong and illustrators such as John Gilbert and George Cruikshank. Known for the detective series Midnight Library and for social-science and humanities titles, the press emphasizes edition design and reading experience; public information is limited, so this profile highlights the publishing features reflected in the library's books.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一章 割喉
- 第二章 残忍
- 第三章 吊诡
- 第四章 密谋
- 第五章 走火
- 第六章 往事
- 第七章 爆炸
- 第八章 对峙
- 第九章 惊变
- 第十章 暗夜
- 第十一章 疑点
- 第十二章 现场
- 第十三章 谋杀
- 第十四章 旧案
- 第十五章 诡计
- 第十六章 失败
- 第十七章 绝杀
- 第十八章 真相
- 后记
FAQ
Is this part of the Hu Yanyun series, and does it need to be read in order?
Is the “scheme” in the story closer to honkaku or social-school mystery?
The subject matter is rather heavy—what should I keep in mind while reading?
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About the author
Huyan Yun, whose original name is Zhang Wei, was born in Beijing in 1976 and is a Chinese writer of mystery fiction. He previously worked as a journalist and made his debut in 2009 with Metamorphosis, for which some critics have called him a "revolutionary of Chinese-language mystery fiction." His works include the "Truth Reasoning Master" series, The Yellow Emperor's Curse, The Black Basin, and the "Fate Trilogy"—Sweeping Rat Ridge, The Empty City Stratagem, and Ghost Laughing Stone—as well as Impossible Survival, Father's Revenge, A Record of Ancient Chinese Strange Tales 3, and The Collected Mystery Novels of Huyan Yun. His writing blends the orthodox puzzle-solving tradition with social mystery fiction and also touches on historical and folk-literature themes. Some of his works have been adapted for film and television and translated for overseas readers.
