Book Review -- Snake Agent by Liz Williams

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Snake Agent by Liz Williams

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With lush language and intricate world building, SNAKE AGENT takes us to a future world that may or may not be Earth. Our hero is Detective Inspector Chen, the “snake agent” of the Singapore Three police department. He’s the go-to person for any crime remotely connected to the supernatural or mystical.

Chen’s an overworked man with a lot of problems – his colleagues don’t trust him, his patron goddess appears to be offended by something he’s done, and his demon wife is bored staying home alone. Now, to make things worse, he’s been paired with a vice officer from Hell itself – Seneschal Zhu Irzh – to investigate the illegal traffic in souls.

As their search is blocked by both big money and big politics, it becomes apparent that the answers must be sought in Hell itself – and without the protection of Chen’s patron goddess. When his wife’s freedom is suddenly in peril, Chen’s cup runs over with more trouble than any individual should have to navigate.

This book is an occult thriller, if you will, with magic and SF swirled together to create a place you probably have never been before, but might be glad to visit – but only with a native guide. SNAKE AGENT has a steady horror that has little to do with boo-scares, and the characterization is wonderful. I found it hard to put down, and look forward to other adventures with the characters.

Recommended!

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