Three corpses: drugged, labeled, and brutally beheaded; a trail that Detective Li Yan has to follow. He and forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell have been trying to deny the attraction that nearly destroyed both their careers. But when a fourth victim is found they have no choice but to work together to track down the truth, and to hunt down a ruthless killer.

The Fourth Sacrifice is the second in the acclaimed China Thriller series from Peter May, author of The Blackhouse, The Lewis Man and The Chessmen.