A contemporary murder set in Bangkok-a neighbor and friend, a young ex-hooker turned artist, is found dead by an American millionaire's minor wife. Her rich expat husband hires Calvino to investigate. While searching for the killer in exclusive clubs and not-so-exclusive bars of Bangkok, Calvino discovers that a minor wife-mia noi-has everything to do with a woman's status. From illegal cock fighting matches to elite Bangkok golf clubs, Calvino finds himself caught in the crossfire as he closes in on the murderer.
Christopher G. Moore Libros
Christopher G. Moore es un autor canadiense cuyas novelas y ensayos profundizan en la naturaleza humana, la cultura, el poder, la justicia y las implicaciones sociales del cambio tecnológico. Habiendo vivido en el Sudeste Asiático desde 1988, su obra captura intrincadamente el espíritu y las transformaciones sociales de la región durante las últimas tres décadas. La escritura de Moore ofrece profundas perspectivas sobre la condición humana, explorando las complejidades de la vida moderna con una voz narrativa distintiva. Su enfoque particular hace que sus exploraciones sobre la sociedad y los derechos humanos sean especialmente cautivadoras para los lectores.
Sixth in the Vincent Calvino Crime Novels German Edition: Nana Plaza Calvino teams up with an LAPD Officer on a bodyguard assignment. Hidden forces pull them through swank shopping malls, rundown hotels, Klong Toey slum, and the bars inside the Comfort Zone as they try to keep their man and themselves alive. As the Calvino learns more about the bodies being shipped back to America, the secret of the serial killer is revealed.
Heart Talk
- 225 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Heaven Lake Press, Hardback edition (2000) Binding is quality hardback. New condition. 5 3/4" - 8 1/2" tall. Publisher's inventory.
Set during the recent turbulent times in Thailand, the 11th novel in the Calvino series centers around the street demonstrations and occupation of Government House in Bangkok. Hired by an American businessman, Calvino finds himself caught in the middle of a family conflict over a Chinese corporate takeover. This is no ordinary deal. Calvino and his client are up against powerful forces set to seize much more than a family business. As the bodies accumulate while he navigates Thailand's business-political landmines, Calvino becomes increasingly entangled in a secret deal made by men who will stop at nothing-and no one-standing in their way. But Calvino refuses to step aside. The Corruptionist captures with precision the undercurrents enveloping Bangkok, revealing multiple layers of betrayal and deception.
Stunde Null in Phnom Penh
- 311 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
Stunde null in Phnom Penh
Masters of Crime