S.J. Rozan Discusses "First Do No Harm," Her 16th Lydia Chin/Bill Smith Mystery

The Lydia Chin/Bill Smith Series

• 🏆 Author S.J. Rozan discusses her 16th novel in the popular Lydia Chin and Bill Smith mystery series, "First Do No Harm."
• 💡 Rozan initially aimed to write a series, but reaching book 16 was beyond her initial expectations.

Inspiration for "First Do No Harm"

• 🏥 The novel was inspired by a looming nursing strike, which drew Rozan into the world of hospital politics and economics.
• 📌 The plot is set on the campus of a major hospital on the Upper East Side, an invented amalgamation of real institutions.

Characters and Setting

• 🏙️ Lydia Chin is rooted in Chinatown and her family, while Bill Smith is a more traditional private eye with no family.
• 🗺️ The city of New York itself is a constant source of inspiration for the series, providing story, plot, place, and even food ideas.
• 🍜 Rozan mentions a specific Latino restaurant in East Harlem with excellent roast pork, which inspired a scene in the book.

Culinary Recommendations

• 🥢 Rozan's favorite place to eat is Sichuan Gourmet 39 on 39th Street, known for its marvelous Sichuan cuisine.

Future of the Series

• ✍️ With book 16 published, S.J. Rozan confirms that book 17 is already in the works.