Trail of Blood by S J Rozan

This document contains excerpts from The Shanghai Moon, a mystery novel by S. J. Rozan featuring private investigators Lydia Chin and Bill Smith. The plot follows the search for a legendary piece of jewelry known as the Shanghai Moon, which disappeared during the Jewish refugee crisis in wartime China. Through modern investigations in New York’s Chinatown and historical letters and diaries from a young refugee named Rosalie Gilder, the text weaves together a narrative of stolen treasure, murder, and family secrets. The excerpts detail Lydia’s efforts to recover the gems while navigating triad involvement, the death of her colleague Joel Pilarsky, and the complex legacy of those who fled the Holocaust for Shanghai. Ultimately, the source provides a comprehensive look at the book's historical context and the resolution of its multi-generational mystery.