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Kathmandu Killers (International Detectives Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Luke Richardson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1,445 ratings
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You visit a restaurant in a far-away city, only to find you’re on the menu.


Beneath the tranquil façade of Kathmandu lurks a dark and twisted underworld, and when Leo sets foot in this city, he unwittingly becomes a pawn in a deadly game.

Jobless, stricken with anxiety, and still hung up on a girl he hasn’t seen in two years, it’s fair to say Leo’s desperate for a break. Offered the job of tracking down a politician's daughter, he jumps at the chance, but he soon realizes that nothing’s as simple as it first seems.

Allissa, the owner of a hostel for the victims of people traffickers in Kathmandu, is one of the few who knows the truth about the dangerous world that surrounds them. But when Leo stumbles upon her hidden sanctuary, he realizes that he's been drawn into a web of deceit and danger that he may never escape.

As the storm clouds gather, Leo must use all his wits and bravery to unravel the truth before it's too late. With every step, he inches closer to the heart of darkness, and the line between hunter and prey begins to blur.

Luke Richardson's gripping international detective series begins with KATHMANDU KILLERS, a heart-stopping thriller that will leave you gasping for breath. If you're looking for a pulse-pounding adventure set in a foreign land, this is the book for you.


Please note: this book was previously published as Kathmandu - don't buy it again if you've already read it!

What readers think:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “What a great read. Hooked right from the start.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Just an amazing read and so well written. Made you feel as if you were actually there.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Richardson captures the magic of Asia.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I’ve never read a book like this. Shocking, exhilarating, heart-warming and encouraging.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A brilliant thriller that hooked me from the very beginning.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “An outstanding debut novel”


What USA Today, New York Times and Amazon Bestselling authors think:

“Luke Richardson writes stories the way artists were meant to, by immersing themselves in scenes so that the reader feels like they are in the room with the characters.”
ERNEST DEMPSEY

“Richardson redefines the genre, but in a VERY good way. Skip this one at your peril!”
NICK THACKER

"Are you’re a die-hard fan of Indiana Jones, check out Luke Richardson's work!”
MATT JAMES

“Luke Richardson puts you in the center of the action. Hold on tight!”
DAVID BERENS

“Richardson grabs you on the first page and never lets go - a fantastic story!”
ANDREW CLAWSON

“Luke Richardson has a unique way of transporting you to the locations in his books and dropping you right into the mess with his characters.”
TY HUTCHINSON



What happened in Koh Tao?
This book includes a free download link for the series prequel, Koh Tao. Set two years before Kathmandu, Koh Tao turns back the clock on an anxiety-ridden Leo battling powerful forces in a foreign land.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QT8FWCS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 4, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 4, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3308 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
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WANTED, adventure lovers for hazardous journey. Must be prepared for nail-biting action, constant danger, fear around every corner, with safe return doubtful.

If that sounds like your sort of thing, in your choice of books at least, then come with me...

Hey there, I’m Luke Richardson, and I’m applying for the job as your next favorite author!

As an Amazon bestselling author, I've had the honour of sharing my stories with readers all around the world. Whether you're a history buff, a travel addict, or just looking for a little excitement in your reading, my books are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

I write books that take you on a journey to foreign and exotic places, blending history, adventure, and suspense into a gripping tale.

In my books, you'll find yourself transported to places like the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the glitzy skyscrapers of Hong Kong, or the shady backstreets of Kathmandu in Nepal. But it's not just about the locations; my stories are also filled with fascinating characters, unexpected twists, and edge-of-your-seat action.

It was visiting India for the first time that actually made me want to start writing. The sun had just risen as we landed at Mumbai airport. The taxi journey that followed was one of the most incredible of my life. I watched the city unfold like a story. People washing, children playing, chickens, cows, goats, all beside an eight-lane motorway.

I love sharing my stories and am proud to say that my books have been well-received by readers and reviewers. One of the greatest compliments I get is when people say that my books transport them to a new place. Although people often comment on the loveable characters, intricate plots, and fast-paced storytelling too. And I'm always working hard to bring you even more thrilling adventures.

So, if you're looking for a page-turning read that will take you on a journey to far-off lands, look no further than my books. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

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Magnificent start of a great series!
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Magnificent start of a great series!
Magnificent novel, I enjoyed it very much !Leo is a great main character. He’s doing the things that must be done, despite all his inner demons he needs to battle.Maybe I’ll learn how to do that myself while reading this series.Looking forward to reading more! ‘Hong Kong’, here I come!
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Necklace
5.0 out of 5 stars Kathmandu Killers - International Detectives #1
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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Leo Keane is a journalist who started a blog to try to find his former girlfriend Mya. Leo is hired by a wealthy man named Stockwell to track down his daughter Alissa in Kathmandu. As Leo does his investigation he stumbles upon a human trafficking ring in Kathmandu where people are housed in a hostel owned by Alissa and Chimini a Nepalese girl escaping from her past. There are many secrets and twists and turns in this book. I really enjoyed this fantastic crime thriller fiction novel.
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Maggie Lesoing
4.0 out of 5 stars LOVED this book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
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This book is amazing! The descriptions of the environment and surroundings are graphic and wonderful, lovely, almost makes you feel that you're there yourself. The detective part of the story, sleuthing and mystery, is excellent as well. I would have given this book 5 stars except that the ending is oddly abrupt. It seems more like the end to a chapter than the end to a book. Some questions about the story were resolved but not all and I was left wondering wtf happened! :-) I realize that the story continues with two of the characters but I think there should be more resolution within the book itself than having to rely on reading another book to understand the details. That said, it's highly recommended but just prepare yourself for being left on a precipice.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
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This was one of those books you can't make up your mind on. It was a good read but lacked in action and suspense. The characters were just not believable enough. There was no background on the journalist. And what of his girlfriend?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can a mediocre loser find a missing person?
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020
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Can a mediocre loser find a missing person? Leo Keane, journalist of uncertain employee status finds he is unable to redeem his job after a dirty trick from a fellow journalist seeking to uproot him. His days and nights are bland, his only activity is maintaining a missing persons site for those trying to connect with missing ones. Leo is seeking news of a former, free-spirited but domineering girlfriend Mya. His thoughts, dreams, and existence continually replay their conversations and actions, each time leading Leo into frequent panic attacks. His internet site receives notice from a man called Stockwell, father of missing daughter Alissa. Leo learns she too has been gone for two years, just as Mya. Stockwell delivers the needed information on his daughter and Leo decides to see if he can find her in person. Alissa, hidden in Kathmandu, has set up a hostel with the help of Chimini, a Nepalese girl also escaping a past life. Together with Fuli, an prostitute escapee hiding from her owner, the three women bind together into a functioning unit. Stockwell has sent several others to also locate Alissa. Leo finding he is out of his comfort zone, must learn a new set of tracking skills as he too must dodge others who are tailing him. Interesting descriptions of life in everyday settings of a Nepalese working class. Hints about Mya's real intentions and Alissa's secrets that threaten her father's reputation become a basis for future series. This was a free book to read and review. I have no connection to anything involved. I thought at times it was slow but that was what I believe the author meant to show how Leo must shift from a life of no expectations to an active choice to change his future. Good read, good settings, and beginnings of good characters.
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Slugpuppy3
4.0 out of 5 stars Dark Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
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Wow! While the ominous tone throughout Kathmandu Killers (almost a horror vibe) and the dark nature of the villains aren’t my cup of tea, this book certainly kept me turning pages from the edge of my seat!  
Instead of leaving several unanswered questions (to set up future books?), I think a bit more explanation would have given the book more completion and polish.
I reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book.
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Joseph Boxer
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Book!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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A new type of thrill ride different Richardson's Eden Black series. Kathmandu Killers delivers thrills with new and intriguing characters, beautiful back drops and mystery galore. Superb writing keeps you glued to this absolute page turner.
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K. Hudson
3.0 out of 5 stars A qualified recommendation
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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This book was good, just not very good. The main character isn’t humanized very well, and some of the events are too far-fetched. All in all, I don’t feel my time reading this was well spent.
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James S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Anxious exhilaration
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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What happens when an anxious man takes on a case that takes him halfway around the world? Does the panic help him rise to the occasion or does he fall? This book is very well written although if you're from the United States some of the words are different because it is written in a different form of English than we are used to.... But it's still a great book to read and definitely worth your time!
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chris
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, fast-paced travel read
Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2021
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Kathmandu is a lively, exciting page-turner that really immerses you in the destination. Luke really brought the city to life. I'm excited to see where he takes his characters next!
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Zarine Arya
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic locale and intriguing story
Reviewed in India on January 12, 2023
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The city felt so real, though I've never been to Kathmandu, and wouldn't be able to corroborate the descriptions. The characters and their stories seem interesting too, though of course the restaurant and its menu is the stuff of nightmares!!

A little more detail would be welcome, unless the writer is planning to bring up the info in a later book... What was in that yellow folder in the last chapter? In the bag at the restaurant? What really happened to the Kenyan? Oh well... We can guess .. the delicious shiver of an unnamed horror ...

An unexpected delight .. superbly crafted descriptive sentences!!
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A. Mellor
5.0 out of 5 stars The more difficult it is to get somewhere, the better it is when you do.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2021
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The story started explosively, followed by numerous threads that pulled me further into the story. Moving between Brighton, in the U.K. and Kathmandu, there seems to be a common theme; someone has gone missing. Out of work journalist, Leo Keane, who lost someone he loved, agrees to go to Nepal to try to help someone else find a loved one.

Having lived alongside Gurkha families in Hong Kong, I’ve always wanted to visit Nepal and was drawn in by the book’s title. I was intrigued by Leo’s first impressions of Kathmandu; a city of opportunity for some, but of misery for others. A sprawling expanse of life and love, of pain and money. I enjoyed Luke Richardson’s layered style of writing, with its many twists, turns and secrets, although I was somewhat frustrated by the cliff hanger ending... I’m now looking forward to reading Hong Kong, where we lived for 4 years in the 80s & 90s.
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Angela Davidson
4.0 out of 5 stars Full of suspense and adventure
Reviewed in Australia on March 19, 2022
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I really enjoyed this story.

It was a good mix of both predictable and unpredicted or unexpected. That is to say there were some things that I totally saw coming well in advance, but also enough unexpected turns to keep it interesting. More importantly, for those things that you were able to predict happening, it felt like this was intentional - like the author wanted you to conclude that was the direction that particular situation was heading because even though you see it coming, it is presented in such a way that you still can't stop reading and have to see it through to the conclusion.

The story jumps around a bit to different storylines and you start to wonder who these other characters are and how they could possibly fit into the story when they seem so random and unrelated but, eventually, all the pieces fit together and you find out where everyone belongs in the grand scheme of things.

I listened to the Audio version of this book, which is narrated by the author himself and I will take a moment to talk about this. I listen to a lot of Audiobooks, most of which are voiced by professional voice actors and my honest opinion is that a good or bad narrator will either make or break the book for you. For some authors, choosing to narrate their own work is down to a financial decision; for others it can simply be a case of thinking they are the best person to narrate the book because they know more than anyone how they meant to portray characters and situations. The simple fact, however, is that being a narrator is a completely different skill set than being a writer (and, for the record, I am not, nor am I related to, a voice actor of any kind). I didn't find Luke to be a bad narrator, but, I do truly believe the book would be even better if performed by the right voice actor, rather than just read by the author.

Am I glad I read it - yes, I enjoyed it
Was it a waste of my time - no
Would I sit down and read it all over again - maybe
Would I read more by this author based on this book - I would and did move on to the next book in the series
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Purple Fan
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Summer Read
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2021
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Leo is between jobs. The woman he wanted to marry went missing a couple of years ago. His search for her has become an obsession.
Leo is hired by a politician to locate his vagabond daughter, Alissa, who was last known to be in Kathmandu. Leo finds Alissa, and the two of them begin a strange adventure, which includes a stop at a weird restaurant, known for serving a succulent lamb dish,
Although you couldn't pay me to travel internationally in 2021, this book is an enjoyable journey.
I'll most likely read more novels in this series.
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