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The Scottish banker of Surabaya (Ava Lee. #5.)

By Ian Hamilton. 2013

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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers
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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 for Italian mobsters. The relationship between Ava and the Scotsman turns nasty and personal. Meanwhile, Uncle’s health problems become apparent. Includes sex, strong language and violence. 2013.

The Water Rat of Wanchai: The Water Rat Of Wanchai: Book 1, The Disciple Of Las Vegas: Book 2, And The Dragon Head Of Hong Kong: The Ava Lee Prequel (An Ava Lee Novel #1)

By Ian Hamilton. 2011

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Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Novel A CBC Bookie Award: Mystery and Thriller, Finalist A Quill…

&Quire Book of the Year An Amazon.ca Editors’ Pick In the first electrifying book of the series, Ian Hamilton introduces us to Ava Lee — the smartest, most stylish heroine in crime fiction since Lisbeth Salandar.

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