High-Latitude Tremor

Name: High-Latitude Tremor
ISBN: 9787201133041

Lu TianmingTianjin People's Publishing House · ChinaJul 2022

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Word count: 338K words
Chapters: 28
ISBN: 9787201133041

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Summary

In Taoligen, a small city in the high-latitude region on the China-Russia border, First-Class Police Inspector Lao Donglin is a renowned criminal investigation expert. Yet on the eve of retirement, he unexpectedly takes off his uniform and resigns to become security manager at Shengtang Company. Shao Changshui, captain of the criminal investigation team of the provincial public security department, is assigned to persuade Lao Donglin to return to the force, but just as he begins to approach him, Lao Donglin dies in a sudden car accident. Before dying, Lao Donglin writes two words in blood on Shao Changshui's palm: murder. In the course of solving the case, Shao Changshui and his colleagues face pressure and obstruction from all sides and are once driven to desperation, but as a series of informed individuals appear one after another, the mysteries unravel one by one.

Editor's review

High-Latitude Tremors is another powerful work by acclaimed writer Lu Tianming, following Cangtian Shang and Daxue Wuhen, that probes deeply into social reality and the subtleties of human nature. Set in a fictional 'high-latitude' region, the book peels back layer by layer the entanglements of power, interest, and human nature through an intricate case. With his signature cold, incisive brushwork and profound insight, Lu Tianming not only depicts thrilling investigative maneuvers but also directs his pen at the depths of the system and the hidden corners of the human heart. Compared with the author's previous works, this book is more refined in narrative structure, with suspense set in tightly linked rings, and its portrayal of characters' moral choices and psychological transformations in extreme circumstances is penetrating. It transcends the ordinary anti-corruption novel, being serious literature that blends suspense, politics, and philosophical reflection. Reading it offers not only the thrill of intellectual puzzle-solving but also deep reflection on eternal questions of fairness, justice, responsibility, and conscience; its literary value and contemporary relevance are especially precious in today's context.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in serious literature and social realist themes
Readers who enjoy deep suspense and complex psychological portrayal
Those concerned with contemporary Chinese social change and institutional ecology
Fans of Lu Tianming who wish to understand his creative trajectory

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking light entertainment and purely recreational reading
Readers wholly uninterested in political and social issues who prefer only fantasy or romance

Reading tips

When reading, pay attention to the subtext of dialogue and the depiction of atmosphere; such details often carry important narrative functions.
Read in comparison with the other works in Lu Tianming's 'anti-corruption trilogy' to grasp more fully the evolution of the author's creative thought.
The plot is dense; set aside relatively uninterrupted time for immersive reading to better follow the author's narrative pace and logical deduction.

About the publisher

Tianjin People's Publishing House China · Founded in 1950

Tianjin People's Publishing House publishes across such fields as classic works, foreign literature, architecture, social culture and social sciences, with 749 relevant titles in the collection. In the areas of classics and scholarship, works such as Wang Guowei's Renjian Cihua and Fei Xiaotong's From the Soil and Fertility and Reproduction reflect a sustained attention to social culture and classic texts of thought. Architectural books are represented by Liang Sicheng's Annotated Yingzao Fashi and A History of Chinese Architecture, showing an emphasis on architectural heritage and building traditions. In foreign literature, translations of Sholokhov's And Quiet Flows the Don and Tolstoy's War and Peace and The Death of Ivan Ilyich, through the work of translators such as Li Gang and Yu Dawei, form a substantial series of translated works. Overall, the press combines classic texts, scholarly works and fine translations, with a publishing character oriented toward humanistic depth and the dissemination of knowledge.

版权信息
一黑咖啡
二高纬度
三瞒天过海
四一场春雨，是绵绵细雨
五再一次惊愕似乎就不是来自意外了
六江边三号码头
七木刻楞屋子里的灯光
八又一次失算
九这世界到底是谁的？
十卡拉OK包房里的启示
十一领事馆路西口九号院
十二共和国骄子
十三精神幻觉
十四和顺面馆
十五曹月芳的第一次讲述
十六曹月芳的第二次讲述
十七一分寂静，半生喧嚣
十八曹楠的第一次讲述
十九曹楠的第二次讲述
二十看守所里的秘密
二十一曹楠的第三次讲述
二十二仙客来
二十三劳爷的第一次讲述
二十四回顾
二十五一连串问题奔涌般地聚集到心头
二十六站在灵魂的入口和出口
二十七雪花非花？

FAQ

What is the relationship between this book and the TV series High-Latitude Tremors?

This book is the original novel of the 2007 TV series of the same name. The series, starring Li Xuejian and Wang Zhifei, is largely faithful to the spirit of the original, but the novel is richer in psychological description, social background, and depth of detail.

What is the core theme of High-Latitude Tremors?

The core theme goes beyond the case itself, deeply exploring how individuals uphold conscience and justice under specific environmental and institutional pressure, and the dilemmas and struggles of idealism in complex reality. It is a serious survey of the 'high latitudes' of human nature—that is, spiritual elevation.

What are the characteristics of Lu Tianming's writing style in this work?

In this book, Lu Tianming maintains his concise, cold, tension-filled language and tight narrative pace. At the same time, he pays more attention to characters' psychological depth and sense of fate, integrating social critique into the trajectories of specific characters' fates, giving the work both realistic edge and literary weight.

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About the author

Lu Tianming Author · Chinese · 1943

Lu Tianming, born in Kunming in 1943, grew up in Shanghai and traces his ancestral roots to Nantong, Jiangsu. A Chinese writer and first-class screenwriter, he is a former member of the Presidium of the Chinese Writers Association. He has long focused on social reality, drawing much of his material from contemporary political and social life. His work combines the solidity of documentary literature with the tension of mystery and detective fiction, featuring steady narration and realistic characterization. His major works include Cang Tian Zai Shang, Da Xue Wu Hen, Provincial Party Secretary, High-Latitude Tremor, Destiny and Ni Ri, several of which have been adapted into TV dramas and have exerted considerable influence on both readers and viewers. His writing is distinguished by its direct engagement with real-world issues and its record of changing times, with social fiction and documentary style as his hallmarks.