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The Le family members initially seem to fit into obvious molds the spoiled heiress, the grieving widower, the conservative immigrant parents but Lanh expertly avoids stereotypes. Each character proves to be a richly drawn enigma. Indeed, Rick s exploration of the Le family is so engaging that readers may forget about the mystery itself. Lanh s faithful portrayal of the complexity of the human experience demonstrates that people, with their secrets and devious motives, are the most captivating mysteries of all. Publishers Weekly Starred Review for Caught Dead, the first Rick van Lam Mystery by Andrew Lanh Up to now, we ve had a sketchy look at the terrible childhood of Rick van Lam, a bui doi or child of dust, meaning the child of a Vietnamese mother and an American GI father.