Harvest

by Michael Steward

When Laura Clayton, a British teacher working in Beijing, goes missing, former Met detective‑turned‑private investigator Ed Vaughan is hired to find her.

But within hours of arriving in the Chinese capital, Vaughan and his partner Andy McEwan are violently attacked. The injuries are superficial, but the warning is stop looking for the girl, or else.

Working with a sharp young translator and a guarded consular officer, Vaughan and McEwan begin to piece together the truth behind Laura’s disappearance. But as the case leads them deeper into Beijing’s shadows, they uncover something far darker—and far more dangerous—than anyone expected.

Ed Vaughan returns in Kingsland — coming 14 July 2026.

Genres: Thriller

291 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2022

Reviews

[C. Brian · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a good story spoiled by the frequent use of blasphemous expletives - interestingly, all related to the Christian faith. No mention of Muhammad, Krishna, the Buddha, or anyone else. Always using the Name of Jesus, the Christ. Authors will have to answer for this constant breaking of the Fourth Commandment!

[Govno Nichevo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that this was an okay read. A steady story that ended up confronting a challenging topic.

[Diane Kay Rogers · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well-developed characters, but a story line of sexual violence and political depravity didn't work for my reading preferences.

[Mailmanr5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast moving thriller. Very good characters and realistic dialogue. The subject of the plot is disgusting but it is a fact.

[Rebecca McClain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

About to start the next book in the series. I downloaded it as soon as I finished this one. Highly recommend!

[Dan Cave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read.Fast paced well thought out plot.Reminds me of John.Sandford