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Martin Petersen

Martin Petersen is a renowned China expert and retired senior executive with the CIA. Holding a Master of Arts in Asian Studies with a focus on modern China, Petersen has cultivated a lifelong fascination with Shanghai’s rich and complex history. His personal collection of over 600 books, maps, and articles on the city underscores his dedication to preserving its vibrant past.

In his debut novel, City of Lost Souls, Petersen weaves a gripping mystery grounded in historical events, blending compelling fiction with meticulous research to transport readers to the bustling, tumultuous world of 1930s Shanghai.

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