Finding himself embracing domestic life in Bangkok in spite of his love for adventurous travel, writer Poke Rafferty has his world thrown into turmoil by a troubled homeless youth, a distraught woman's missing uncle, and a blackmailing thief. 30,000 first printing.
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“(A) tale of blackmail, extortion and revenge...spinning along at a speedy clip.” (Washington Post)
“Excellent. The rich depictions of Bangkok’s seedy side recall John Burdett’s visceral mysteries.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Vibrant, deftly drawn characters...well-crafted...and ultimately entertaining.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Excellent. This is a twisted story. You can read and read. And never imagine the end.” (Contra Costa Times)
“A haunting novel...It’s fast, bold, disturbing and beautifully written. Hallinan is terrific.” (T. Jefferson Parker)
“Exhilarating.” (Bookcrossing.com)
“Brilliantly conceived and beautifully rendered...Artful, compelling and entertaining. Kudos to Hallinan for an exceptional story.” (Perfecttext.com)
“A page-turner.” (Bookgasm.com)
“Rich with detail and sympathetic characters. From a very talented writer.” (The Brown Bookloft)
“Well constructed, lively...full of misdirection, surprises, humor. A well-paced thriller. (Popmatters.com)
Timothy Hallinan is the author of nine widely praised books: eight novels—including the Bangkok thrillers featuring Poke Rafferty—and a work of nonfiction. Along with his wife, Munyin Choy, he divides his time equally between Los Angeles, California, and Southeast Asia.
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