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Chet Nairene

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Born
in The United States
Genre
Fiction, Travel, Memoir

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https://www.paultheroux.com/ ...more

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January 2016

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Chet Nairene is an American writer who truly qualifies for the honorary title of "Old Asia Hand".

Chet resided in Southeast Asia nearly three decades, during which time he ran barges and tankers up the coasts of Malaysia and directed retail businesses in the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

During his youth, fresh from college, he worked as a journalist at a midwestern USA daily newspaper.

"We've all read books that were so good that we didn't want them to end," says Chet. " Among my favorites are many by my hero, Paul Theroux, all set in far-away lands. In many ways, he inspired me in life and now, as a writer. My goal is to utterly delight my readers, taking full advantage of the many astounding things I've witnessed during my ...more

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Very interesting interview with author Chet Nairene has just appeared in TALES OF THE ORIENT, exploring the genesis of his first novel, PACIFIC DASH.

https://simonostheimer.substack.com/p...
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Published on January 25, 2023 05:18

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Average rating: 4.5 · 266 ratings · 175 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors
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Chet liked R.F. Whong's review of PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0 (PACIFIC TRILOGY):
PACIFIC ODYSSEY by Chet Nairene
"Adventure, fantasy, and romance in Amazia, a fictional Asian nation alive with diverse locales and mythical beings. Lew Clark, a materialistic executive, traverses strange terrain and meets enigmatic figures. Along the way, he sheds his façade and gr" Read more of this review »
Aug 31, 2025 08:29AM  · see review ·  preview book
Chet made a comment on Stu Lloyd’s review of PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0 (PACIFIC TRILOGY)
PACIFIC ODYSSEY by Chet Nairene
" Stu, I am truly honored to receive this review from you, the undisputed King of Expat Humor! Cheers, Chet "
Jul 28, 2025 04:04AM  · see review
Chet liked Will's review of Pacific Dash: From Asia Vagabond to Casino King:
Pacific Dash by Chet Nairene
"Pacific Dash follows the adventures of Dash Bonaventure and his interesting companions from school in Hong Kong, college work in the States, then back to SouthEast Asia in Bali, Malaysia and beyond. The story is full of intriguing characters and cont" Read more of this review »
Jul 23, 2025 04:14AM  · see review
Chet made a comment on Haley Cavanagh’s review of Pacific Dash: From Asia Vagabond to Casino King
Pacific Dash by Chet Nairene
" Haley, thanks so much for checking out PACIFIC DASH. I really appreciated your comments and indeed, there is a lot that is very personal in the book. ...more "
May 28, 2025 08:10AM  · see review
Chet made a comment on John Eriksen’s review of Pacific Dash: From Asia Vagabond to Casino King
Pacific Dash by Chet Nairene
" John, thank you very much!

I was gratified to read your comments, which carry a lot of weight for me, due to your track record as a skilled author.

All ...more "
May 28, 2025 08:02AM  · see review
Chet made a comment on Samuel Hayes’s review of PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0 (PACIFIC TRILOGY)
PACIFIC ODYSSEY by Chet Nairene
" Thanks so much, Samuel, for your thoughtful review. I'm really glad you enjoyed PACIFIC ODYSSEY and hope you get a chance sometime to give PACIFIC DAS ...more "
May 28, 2025 07:54AM  · see review
Chet made a comment on Will’s review of PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0 (PACIFIC TRILOGY)
PACIFIC ODYSSEY by Chet Nairene
" Thanks, Will!

Your succinct review nicely covered the thematic high points for PAC ODYSSEY so I'm pleased the novel managed to get all that across.

I ...more "
May 28, 2025 07:52AM  · see review
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On the Edge of the Great Rift by Paul Theroux
On the Edge of the Great Rift: Three Novels of Africa
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At Play in the Fields of the Lord by Peter Matthiessen
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
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