We are pleased to present you with one of this month's new 1st in Series mysteries: The Water Rat of Wanchai by Ian Hamilton and introducing Ava Lee.
What we know about the character: Ava Lee is a young Chinese-Canadian forensic accountant who specializes in recovering massive debts.
For more information about her first investigation, see a synopsis of the book, below.
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The Water Rat of Wanchai by Ian Hamilton
Series: An Ava Lee Mystery
Publisher: Picador
Format(s): Trade Paperback, eBook
Though listed by Picador as the 4th in series, this is actually the 1st, originally published by House of Anansi Press in May 2011.
Forensic accountant and martial arts expert Ava Lee is working for the mysterious businessman Uncle in her early days as they track down large sums of money that have disappeared. One of Uncle's longtime friends has requested help for his nephew, who needs to recover five million dollars from a business deal that went sideways. Ava steps in and immediately is off on a global hunt for the missing money that has her dodging shady characters.
On a journey that takes her from Seattle to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Guyana, and the British Virgin Islands, Ava encounters everything from the Thai katoey culture to corrupt government officials. In Guyana she meets her match: Captain Robbins, a godfather-like figure who controls the police, politicians, and criminals alike. In exchange for his help, Robbins decides he wants a piece of Ava's five million dollars and will do whatever it takes to get his fair share.
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