Ava begins an investigation
into what she thinks is a Ponzi scheme. The trail leads her to a bank in
Indonesia that is run by a Scot, but in actuality is a front for an elaborate
money-laundering operation by Italian mobsters. The relationship between Ava
and the Scotsman turns nasty and personal. Meanwhile, Uncle’s health problems
become apparent …
The Scottish Banker of
Surabaya (International Thriller)
“Ave Lee #5”
By Ian Hamilton
House of Anansi Press
ISBN #978-1770892347
Price $19.95
448 Pages
Rating 5-Stars
“Smooth Writing.”
Ava’s mother talks her into
meeting with a Canadian Vietnamese girl who claims to have lost a lot of money.
She doesn’t want to, but to please her mother she talks with the girl and
learns that the Vietnamese community invested thirty million dollars in a bank
that might be a scam. Speaking with Uncle he advises they accept the job, with
their usual 30% fee. Unfortunately, in her early investigation she uncovers
Italian mobsters involved, and this poses problems for them. However, Uncle
sees a way to get their money without the Mafia discovering their involvement,
so Ava continues. Besides, by this time she wants to punish the Scottish banker
for a personal reason.
As usual, the novel is smooth
reading, and keeps the reader turning pages to the end. Highly recommended.
Tom Johnson
Author of THE MAN IN THE
BLACK FEDORA
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