The Disciple of Las Vegas (Ava Lee) - Hardcover

Hamilton, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1250032431 ISBN 13: 9781250032430

Publisher: Picador USA, 2013

Synopsis

Investigating the theft of $50 million from one of the richest men in the Philippines, forensic accountant and martial arts master Ava Lee teams up with her Triad-connected partner, Uncle, to track leads to the illegal gambling dens of Las Vegas while outmaneuvering a contract killer. (This book was previously listed in Forecast.)

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Review:

"Formidable...Ava is unbeatable at just about everything....She's perfect."--"Toronto Star""Ian Hamilton makes the global search for hidden money as thrilling as James Bond fleeing down a snowy slope on one ski. Ava Lee is tough, fearless, quirky, and resourceful, and she has more---well, you know---than half a dozen male detectives I can think of. Ian Hamilton knows his stuff, and he has created a true original in Ava Lee."---Linwood Barclay, author of "No Time for Goodbye "

"A fascinating story of a hunt for stolen millions. And the hunter, Ava Lee, is a compelling heroine: tough, smart, and resourceful."---Meg Gardiner, author of "The Nightmare Thief""Hamilton has created a marvelous character in Ava Lee."---Margaret Cannon, "The Globe and Mail" (Toronto)"When the central character looks like Lucy Liu, kicks like Jackie Chan, and has a travel budget like Donald Trump, the story is anything but boring."---"The Montreal Gazette"

"""Formidable...Ava Lee is unbeatable at just about everything.... She's perfect." --"Toronto Star" "Ian Hamilton makes the global search for hidden money as thrilling as James Bond fleeing down a snowy slope on one ski. Ava Lee is tough, fearless, quirky, and resourceful, and she has more---well, you know---than half a dozen male detectives I can think of. Ian Hamilton knows his stuff, and he has created a true original in Ava Lee."---Linwood Barclay, author of "No Time for Goodbye "

"A fascinating story of a hunt for stolen millions. And the hunter, Ava Lee, is a compelling heroine: tough, smart, and resourceful."---Meg Gardiner, author of "The Nightmare Thief"

"Hamilton has created a marvelous character in Ava Lee."---Margaret Cannon, "The Globe and Mail" (Toronto)

"Readers will discern in Ava undertones of Lsibeth Salander. . . . Irresistible."---"The London Free Press""" "Slick, fast-moving escapism reminiscent of Ian Fleming."---"Booklist"

"Formidable...Ava Lee is unbeatable at just about everything....She's perfect."--"Toronto Star" "Ian Hamilton makes the global search for hidden money as thrilling as James Bond fleeing down a snowy slope on one ski. Ava Lee is tough, fearless, quirky, and resourceful, and she has more---well, you know---than half a dozen male detectives I can think of. Ian Hamilton knows his stuff, and he has created a true original in Ava Lee."--Linwood Barclay, author of "No Time for Goodbye "

"A fascinating story of a hunt for stolen millions. And the hunter, Ava Lee, is a compelling heroine: tough, smart, and resourceful."--Meg Gardiner, author of "The Nightmare Thief"

"Hamilton has created a marvelous character in Ava Lee."--Margaret Cannon, "The Globe and Mail" (Toronto)

"Readers will discern in Ava undertones of Lsibeth Salander. . . . Irresistible."--"The London Free Press""" "Slick, fast-moving escapism reminiscent of Ian Fleming."--"Booklist

""High-end travel, cuisine, and product placement add glitz, while Ava's circle of mostly offstage friends and family lend enough personal depth to lift this thriller above solely action-oriented fare."--"Publishers Weekly"

"Hamilton makes each page crackle with the kind of energy that could easily jump to the movie screen....This riveting read will keep you up late at night. It may also make you look twice from now on at any woman wearing pointy shoes."--Rachel Kramer Bussel, "Penthouse"

"Formidable...Ava Lee is unbeatable at just about everything....She's perfect."--"Toronto Star" "Ian Hamilton makes the global search for hidden money as thrilling as James Bond fleeing down a snowy slope on one ski. Ava Lee is tough, fearless, quirky, and resourceful, and she has more---well, you know---than half a dozen male detectives I can think of. Ian Hamilton knows his stuff, and he has created a true original in Ava Lee."--Linwood Barclay, author of "No Time for Goodbye "

"A fascinating story of a hunt for stolen millions. And the hunter, Ava Lee, is a compelling heroine: tough, smart, and resourceful."--Meg Gardiner, author of "The Nightmare Thief"

"Ian Hamilton really knows his stuff, offering intriguing insights into a secret world and a heroine as fascinating as she is fierce. A fantastic read, I can't wait for the next one."--Simon Lewis, author of "Bad Traffic

""Hamilton has created a marvelous character in Ava Lee."--"The Globe and Mail" (Toronto)

"Readers will discern in Ava undertones of Lisbeth Salander....Irresistible."--"The London Free Press

""Slick, fast-moving escapism reminiscent of Ian Fleming."--"Booklist

""High-end travel, cuisine, and product placement add glitz, while Ava's circle of mostly offstage friends and family lend enough personal depth to lift this thriller above solely action-oriented fare."--"Publishers Weekly"

Hamilton makes each page crackle with the kind of energy that could easily jump to the movie screen....This riveting read will keep you up late at night. It may also make you look twice from now on at any woman wearing pointy shoes. "Rachel Kramer Bussel, Penthouse"

Formidable...Ava Lee is unbeatable at just about everything....She's perfect. "Toronto Star"

Ian Hamilton makes the global search for hidden money as thrilling as James Bond fleeing down a snowy slope on one ski. Ava Lee is tough, fearless, quirky, and resourceful, and she has more---well, you know---than half a dozen male detectives I can think of. Ian Hamilton knows his stuff, and he has created a true original in Ava Lee. "Linwood Barclay, author of No Time for Goodbye"

A fascinating story of a hunt for stolen millions. And the hunter, Ava Lee, is a compelling heroine: tough, smart, and resourceful. "Meg Gardiner, author of The Nightmare Thief"

Ian Hamilton really knows his stuff, offering intriguing insights into a secret world and a heroine as fascinating as she is fierce. A fantastic read, I can't wait for the next one. "Simon Lewis, author of Bad Traffic"

Hamilton has created a marvelous character in Ava Lee. "The Globe and Mail (Toronto)"

Readers will discern in Ava undertones of Lisbeth Salander....Irresistible. "The London Free Press"

Slick, fast-moving escapism reminiscent of Ian Fleming. "Booklist"

High-end travel, cuisine, and product placement add glitz, while Ava's circle of mostly offstage friends and family lend enough personal depth to lift this thriller above solely action-oriented fare. "Publishers Weekly""

"Hamilton makes each page crackle with the kind of energy that could easily jump to the movie screen....This riveting read will keep you up late at night. It may also make you look twice from now on at any woman wearing pointy shoes." --Rachel Kramer Bussel, Penthouse

"Formidable...Ava Lee is unbeatable at just about everything....She's perfect." --Toronto Star

"Ian Hamilton makes the global search for hidden money as thrilling as James Bond fleeing down a snowy slope on one ski. Ava Lee is tough, fearless, quirky, and resourceful, and she has more---well, you know---than half a dozen male detectives I can think of. Ian Hamilton knows his stuff, and he has created a true original in Ava Lee." --Linwood Barclay, author of No Time for Goodbye

"A fascinating story of a hunt for stolen millions. And the hunter, Ava Lee, is a compelling heroine: tough, smart, and resourceful." --Meg Gardiner, author of The Nightmare Thief

"Ian Hamilton really knows his stuff, offering intriguing insights into a secret world and a heroine as fascinating as she is fierce. A fantastic read, I can't wait for the next one." --Simon Lewis, author of Bad Traffic

"Hamilton has created a marvelous character in Ava Lee." --The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

"Readers will discern in Ava undertones of Lisbeth Salander....Irresistible." --The London Free Press

"Slick, fast-moving escapism reminiscent of Ian Fleming." --Booklist

"High-end travel, cuisine, and product placement add glitz, while Ava's circle of mostly offstage friends and family lend enough personal depth to lift this thriller above solely action-oriented fare." --Publishers Weekly

Book Description:

Forget Lisbeth Salander, it's time to meet Ava Lee.

About this edition

• Publisher: Picador USA
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1250032431
• ISBN 13: 9781250032430
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 340