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.
Christopher G. Moore Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
Christopher G. Moore è un autore canadese i cui romanzi e saggi approfondiscono la natura umana, la cultura, il potere, la giustizia e le implicazioni sociali del cambiamento tecnologico. Avendo vissuto nel Sud-est asiatico dal 1988, la sua opera cattura in modo intricato lo spirito e le trasformazioni sociali della regione nel corso degli ultimi tre decenni. La scrittura di Moore offre profonde intuizioni sulla condizione umana, esplorando le complessità della vita moderna con una voce narrativa distintiva. Il suo particolare approccio rende le sue esplorazioni sulla società e sui diritti umani particolarmente avvincenti per i lettori.
Tenth in the Vincent Calvino SeriesIn the 10th Vincent Calvino novel, Calvino follows the mistress of an aspiring politician. Calvino’s assignment takes him deep into the lives of those working inside secret prisons and private contractors. When Jack is paid back a body is left behind. This time the pay back is in Bangkok.“Moore has the intellectual and emotional ability to perceive what is in the hearts and minds of the Thai populace. Not least, he grasps the nuances of language. . . . I dare say a screen adaptation of at least one of the Calvino books isn’t far off.”—Bernard Trink, Bangkok Post“Christopher G. Moore is an exceptional writer. . . . The way the different characters, which seem unrelated to each other, are finally brought together is superb literary craftsmanship. Paying Back Jack is a tale which will have you snarling at the intrusion of a telephone. . . . Get this book.”—Lang Reid, Pattaya Mail
Stunde null in Phnom Penh
Masters of Crime
Stunde Null in Phnom Penh
- 311pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
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.
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
- 225pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
Heaven Lake Press, Hardback edition (2000) Binding is quality hardback. New condition. 5 3/4" - 8 1/2" tall. Publisher's inventory.
