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1.      The story has a strong information base. It covers the areas of history, suspense, detective, adventure, treasure-hunting, forensic science etc. Thus, it holds great attraction for readers interested in reading something unique and different.

2.      In a word, treasures. The story includes descriptions of many legendary treasures, such as the antique Gau locket, Han dynasty Jade Cicada, the silver locket worn by the Manchu princess, every item is exquisite and holds great allure for female readers.

 

The storyline is extremely fascinating and spans a major era in the history of China. For suspense novel readers seeking a quality read, this novel definitely fits the requirements. The northern nomadic tribes ruled central China for almost a thousand years, a fact that stimulates the mind. The history of these ethnic tribes is also exceedingly intriguing.

Since The Da Vinci Code, suspense novels have became the new bestselling genre. Series such as Eye of the Sky, Candle in the Tomb, The Tomb-Raider’s Notes and The Tibet Code have sold between hundreds of thousands to millions copies. The suspense genre has built up a huge following.

 

When analyzing the secret behind the success of these novels, one would discover that these bestsellers have a strong cultural, historical and religious foundation. The protagonists in these novels uncover secrets and conspiracies to reveal the truth. The novels are steeped in mysteries and puzzles, tantalizing the readers’ minds. The novels play to the readers’ curiosity and whet their appetite, resulting in the increase of the book sales.

 

   The Readers

The main readers of suspense novels are:

1.     High School and College students seeking novelty

2.     Female readers that read as a pastime (between the ages of 16-40)

3.     Cultural and historical suspense genre readers seeking quality novels

 

 

    Review

The series, Heightened Suspense, is the first “suspense- nouveau” novel in China to transcend the various genres of historical, cultural, detective, criminal investigation, forensic science and treasure hunting. 

 

The biggest historical secret of the nomadic empire, passed down for a thousand years; the fourth-largest invisible Shaman religious sect; an intricate criminal investigation; a forensic examination that deciphers a death code; family guardians that inherit a duty generations after generations; the legend of the “unique” jade”… these multiple elements make up the story of Heightened Suspense, creating a refreshing “suspense-nouveau” novel that surpasses the traditional genre.

Heightened Suspense begins Genghis Khan and his Holy Shaman of the Mongolian Empire. The underlying thread originates from power struggle between Genghis Khan’s supreme rule and the Holy Shaman’s religious dominance, leaving behind only a mysterious camel-skin scroll. The thread remained hidden for the next couple of hundred years. Collectors, archeologists, traders, capital investors, tomb raiders, forensic scientists and detectives from varying fields and places used all means and ways to get their hands on the scroll, and thus began an electrifying and turbulent epic.

 

The story follows three different groups of characters focused on solving three different mysteries. The forensic scientist deciphers the death code; the detective solves a homicide; the cultural relics trafficker schemes and plots; the archeologist-cum-treasure appraiser not only appraises the value of cultural relics, but also reads the secrets of the lands and waters. He decodes the pulse of earth and guides the reader in traveling the world, overcoming numerous dangers and obstacles in the perilous quest of seeking the lost treasure. Deserts, snow-capped mountains, forests, valleys, whirlpool rapids and grasslands make up the backdrop of the novel. Rare and unknown plants and dangerous traps make this a treacherous journey, where a single action may have earth-shattering consequences.

 

These complicated characters and events will finally culminate into a spectacular ending. In order to get to the bottom of the conspiracy, the protagonists have to overcome a series of trials and tribulations that would challenge both their mental and physical faculties, including appraising treasures, forensic investigation, trading and investment. In the end, the answer to the mystery points towards the founders of the Northern nomadic empire – Yelü Abaoji, Genghis Khan, Nurhachi…