SCRIBES WORLD DECEMBER 2002

Detective John Dean and Doctor Beth Smith's worlds are about to collide in a way neither of them expects. The last purebred South China Tiger has been stolen and it is up to them to find her before she is sold to the highest bidder. What John doesn't know and Beth only half believes is that this confrontation has been preordained and the two of them can return piece and equilibrium to nature. Unfortunately, the unlikely duo doesn't seem to work well together at first, but with the Little Princess gone, and a ring of Chinese drug dealers on the lose and in control of the prized tiger, they must find a way.

This book brings to light the plight of the South China Tiger and tells a wonderfully suspenseful story besides. Author McDermott gives many detailed facts about the misuse of the animal and the quest of many to possess its power. Mixed with ancient Chinese legends and good old-fashioned American dog fighting is a wonderful tale. This work is for the lover of suspense with a slightly paranormal edge. Give it a try. I don't think you could possibly be disappointed. 

Reviewed by Amy Turpin

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The Gold Coast Writers Association - 2002

On the back cover of his book it is called Fiction/Thriller, it could just have easily read Mystic/Action/Conservation. It is a very entertaining read with underlying facts presented in an enthralling way.

The plot revolves around the plight of the South China Tiger population that is on the brink of extinction. Our heroine Doctor Beth Smith is a Tiger specialist in American Zoos and is invited to China to set up a programme to address the Tiger's battle for survival. Our hero John Dean, meanwhile, is a tough almost psychotic police officer who is obsessed with apprehending two Chinese expat villians who plan to conquor America in crime.

Beth and John find their lives intertwined a a result of ancient Yin and Yang destiny in their past lives as they travel across America with Zhu Zhu a 6 foot long 254 pound female tiger. The tiger Zhu Zhu known as the Little Princess which is a translation of the Chinese name is semi tame in the hands of Beth who rescued her as a cub in China. The strange dreams that plague Beth and John give them foresight into what is happening around them. Their childhood connection is only made clear near the end of the book.

The cover is brilliant and the story is quick and action packed. 

Reviewed by Jill Smith

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