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Author | Ridley Pearson |
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Language | English |
Genre | Suspense, Thriller |
Publisher | G.P. Putnam’s Sons |
Publication date | July 19, 2012 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print ( hardcover and paperback), e-book, audiobook |
Pages | 432 |
ISBN | 978-0399158834 |
The Risk Agent is a 2012 thriller novel by Ridley Pearson. The story follows former military contractor John Knox and veteran Chinese intelligence officer-turned-forensic accountant Grace Chu investigating the disappearance of Lu Hao and Clete Danner in Shanghai, despite private investigations being illegal. [1] The book was published on June 19, 2012. [1]
To take care of his autistic brother, John Knox partners with Grace Chu to investigate the kidnapping of Knox’s old friend Clete Danner and Lu Hao, the brother of Chu’s boyfriend. [2]
On June 30, 2012, Jeff Ayers, for the Associated Press, said that Pearson "has created an intense and realistic thriller. The atmosphere and culture of China draws the reader into a new world." [3]
On July 25, 2012, Vince Vaughn acquired the film rights to star in and produce the film adaptation with Universal Pictures distributing and Michael Lerner writing the script. [4] In 2015, Max Adams wrote the script. [5]
![]() First edition | |
Author | Ridley Pearson |
---|---|
Language | English |
Genre | Suspense, Thriller |
Publisher | G.P. Putnam’s Sons |
Publication date | July 19, 2012 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print ( hardcover and paperback), e-book, audiobook |
Pages | 432 |
ISBN | 978-0399158834 |
The Risk Agent is a 2012 thriller novel by Ridley Pearson. The story follows former military contractor John Knox and veteran Chinese intelligence officer-turned-forensic accountant Grace Chu investigating the disappearance of Lu Hao and Clete Danner in Shanghai, despite private investigations being illegal. [1] The book was published on June 19, 2012. [1]
To take care of his autistic brother, John Knox partners with Grace Chu to investigate the kidnapping of Knox’s old friend Clete Danner and Lu Hao, the brother of Chu’s boyfriend. [2]
On June 30, 2012, Jeff Ayers, for the Associated Press, said that Pearson "has created an intense and realistic thriller. The atmosphere and culture of China draws the reader into a new world." [3]
On July 25, 2012, Vince Vaughn acquired the film rights to star in and produce the film adaptation with Universal Pictures distributing and Michael Lerner writing the script. [4] In 2015, Max Adams wrote the script. [5]