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Reviews
"A grim but often engaging missing-person tale." — Kirkus Reviews
"The author also paints a vivid picture of Thailand, in which tour buses mingle with water buffalo-drawn carts on the streets. Overall, the picturesque setting, flawed protagonist, and noir atmosphere make this thriller stand out."
"A deeply atmospheric, labyrinthine spy thriller written in the tradition of John le Carré. Pick up House of Fat Man for the atmosphere and cat-and-mouse spycraft, and stay for what the book has to say about the futility of colonialism and moral ambiguity."
"This is a great read! I was caught up in the story and the characters right away. I don't know much about this part of the world so it was an education as well as a mystery. So many twists and turns that kept me in the dark until the end. I would glance over at the book as I walked by my reading spot and wanted to get into it again. Not to be missed!"
"House of Fat Man captures the pain and pace of a time not long out of reach. Make sure you slow down and soak in the mastery of language and character development as the stories pull you in as a reader. Bravo!"
"Wow! This is an intense story involving drug production in southeast Asia. It is a complex and brutal book that kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters are interesting and well written. And there might be more to come."
"The wonderful descriptions of the Golden Triangle add to the exotic feel and atmosphere of this story. There are plenty of twists and unexpected turns as well as the emergence of an unlikely hero. I was captivated from the start and the writing and adventure kept me engaged throughout."
"The characters were well developed and they enhanced the story to flow along as it did. I thought the story was interesting and written well. There were some twists and turns throughout the story — crooked gambling, beautiful women always owned by someone, and violence everywhere."
"A convoluted, slow burn of a read. It is well-written and keeps you reading. It is a strong debut, and the author knows how to write well."
"I liked the story. I found the main character likable. I did like it. It was well written."
"I would definitely recommend that people go in blind for this one. It was A Ride for sure, but one I loved."
