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The Tao of Poison. “An erotic, action-packed historical novel…centered on a powerful heroine.” — BlueInk Review
Sexual Fascism: Essays: “An impassioned, thought-provoking manifesto that’s brave enough to raise scandalous questions.” — Kirkus Reviews
The Mustachioed Woman of Shanghai. A novel: “Readers who enjoy quirky, erotic mysteries will savor this tale.” — BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly
Confucius and Opium — China Book Reviews: “An offbeat, erudite work of China-centered literary criticism.” — Kirkus Reviews
The Kitchens of Canton. A novel: “An insightful, unconventional, and risqué view of present-day culture.” — Kirkus Reviews
American Rococo — Essays on the Edge: “Food for thought, elegantly prepared.” — Kirkus Reviews
At the Teahouse Café — Essays from the Middle Kingdom: “Insights into a culture that is notoriously opaque to outsiders.” — Kirkus Reviews
Massage and the Writer: “Fascinating portrait…into the titillating establishments the world has to offer.” — Kirkus Reviews
The Exact Unknown and Other Tales of Modern China: “A surreal compilation of tales about sex, love, and money in the Far East.” — Kirkus Reviews
Lust & Philosophy: “A visceral novel that explores many different lusts and cultures.” — Kirkus Reviews
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