"French Kiss" eBook was published in 2017 (the original paper edition was published in 1989) and was written by Eric Van Lustbader (https://www.ericvanlustbader.com/). Mr Lustbader has published more than 45 novels.

I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of Violence, Mature Language and Mature Situations.

Sometime during or shortly after the Vietnam war a powerful artifact was taken from Cambodia. This three bladed sword is said to hold great power. Now it is sought to take control of the Asian drug trade.

New York lawyer Chris Haye and NYPD lieutenant Seve Guarda are drawn into the story after their respective brothers are killed. Bloody action moves from New York to France and then Southeast Asia as they seek justice.

I enjoyed this 498 page thriller. I have read many of Van Lustbader's novels and enjoyed most of them. The cover art is OK. I give this novel a 4 out of 5.

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Yes, it was published years ago but it reminds y9ou how books used to be written with an eye for details and story rather than sequel or series. I have read it twice and you should too!