The Red Lotus

About the book

Experience a gripping tale of love and deception from the acclaimed author of The Flight Attendant, as an American man disappears on a remote road in Vietnam, leading his girlfriend on a journey back to the hospital where their fateful meeting took place.

Alexis and Austin’s unconventional introduction involves Alexis, an ER physician, stitching up a gunshot wound on Austin’s arm. Fast forward six months, and they are enjoying a romantic trip in Vietnam, with Austin eager to share his love for cycling and pay homage to his family’s wartime history. But when Austin goes missing after a solo bike ride, Alexis is left with only a dropped energy gel as a clue.

Struggling to make sense of her sudden loss, Alexis uncovers a web of deceit that forces her to question the true motives behind their trip and the whereabouts of her vanished partner. Set against the backdrop of the chaotic ER environment, The Red Lotus is a heart-pounding thriller that delves into the lives of those who save others and those who deal in death.