Hour Of The Rat

• About the book

Iraq War vet Ellie McEnroe has a pretty good life in Beijing, representing the work of controversial dissident Chinese artist Zhang Jianli - even though Zhang's mysterious disappearance over a year ago has put her in the sights of the Chinese authorities. But when her mum takes up with that nice Mr. Zhou next door,' Ellie decides that it's time to get out of town. An old Army buddy, Dog Turner, gives her the perfect excuse. His unstable brother has disappeared. Ellie's search will take her on a wild chase through some of China's most beautiful - and most surreal - places.'