Qiu Xiaolong
Qiu Xiaolong is a Chinese-born author, poet, and translator who emigrated to the United States following the Tiananmen Square protests.
He is best known for his Inspector Chen series of mystery novels, which began with Death of a Red Heroine in 2000.
Qiu's works, written in English, have gained international acclaim, selling over a million copies and being translated into twenty languages.
His background in poetry and Chinese literature is evident in his writing, which often incorporates elements of Chinese culture and history.
Qiu currently resides in St. Louis with his family, continuing to bridge Eastern and Western literary traditions through his work.
