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Chasing the Dragon: A novel about Thailand, transvestites & triads
From an expat hotel manager to a respected drug baron, a sadistic triad boss to a Thai transvestite, this action-packed novel set in Thailand has them all. At about the same time a Filipino maid is murdered on the enclave of Macau, a cleaning lady at a small resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui discovers that the excitement of a night spent with a friendly transvestite has been too much for the heart of an elderly Chinese guest. A quick trip through Malaysia to Singapore by the resort manager follows, leading to more nighttime escapades. From there it’s to the bars of Bangkok, and a gristly murder in Lumpini Park. Follow the trials, tribulations and loves of an easygoing Australian resort manager’s Southeast Asian adventure. The novel is based loosely on many of the places and people met by the author as he roamed Southeast Asia whilst carrying out investigations as the region’s best-known ‘real life’ Private Eye.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Warren Olson
17 books16 followersWarren Olson didn't set out to be an author ; nor for that matter did he envisage he would become one of the most well known and successful Western private investigators to operate in South East Asia. After assisting numerous equine establishments in the region, ( he oversaw the SEA Games equestrian events at the Chiang Mai Sports club ) he spent some time as a marketing manager for Hotels in Koh Samui, Bangkok and eventually on the Thai/Cambodian border at Surin. By now fluent in Thai and Khmer, Olson found his services occasionally required by NGO's and Government agencies. This prompted him to found his private investigation company, THAI PRIVATE EYE ; in the mid 1990s. The success of the business grew steadily, as with his contacts and knowledge of the language and people Olson was able to go places/solve problems that few other Westerners could hope to understand or to ever achieve.
Death Threats, being shot at and forced to spend the odd day or two in Thai jails when he got a little too close to corrupt business's were part and parcel of the job ; but when his daughter Natalie was born in 2002, Olson decided he better make plans for a somewhat safer and more mundane lifestyle. A few years later he repatriated to his native New Zealand, where following an interest in Transnational crime he completed a masters degree in Strategic studies and penned an award winning research paper on cross cultural interviewing.
These days he lectures on that subject, writes the occasional book, still advises on some Thai based investigations, maintains his interest in thoroughbreds and does a lot of voluntary work with junior sports and in particular football.
His pride and joy, daughter Natalie is an National age group rep and an acclaimed student ; fully justifying his option to retire from the often dangerous Investigation business in Thailand and to pick up the pen in rather more sedate New Zealand.
Death Threats, being shot at and forced to spend the odd day or two in Thai jails when he got a little too close to corrupt business's were part and parcel of the job ; but when his daughter Natalie was born in 2002, Olson decided he better make plans for a somewhat safer and more mundane lifestyle. A few years later he repatriated to his native New Zealand, where following an interest in Transnational crime he completed a masters degree in Strategic studies and penned an award winning research paper on cross cultural interviewing.
These days he lectures on that subject, writes the occasional book, still advises on some Thai based investigations, maintains his interest in thoroughbreds and does a lot of voluntary work with junior sports and in particular football.
His pride and joy, daughter Natalie is an National age group rep and an acclaimed student ; fully justifying his option to retire from the often dangerous Investigation business in Thailand and to pick up the pen in rather more sedate New Zealand.
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May 24, 2014
Cool adventure/crime novel set in the mean streets of Southeast Asia. Local color galore and tons of detail on how to launder a half million dollars and avoid the local drug gangs at the same time. On your vacation to Thailand pack this one in with your guidebook for the "real deal."
December 30, 2012
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The first book in the series featuring the knockabout Aussie barman turned Private investigator 'Kenny Jones"
TRADE ME and BANGKOK BLACKMAIL are the next two follow-up books.
The "real-life" as it really happens S.E.Asian novel full of the facts, dry humour, and one-liners that the author, the actual/original Thai Private Eye is well known for.
The first book in the series featuring the knockabout Aussie barman turned Private investigator 'Kenny Jones"
TRADE ME and BANGKOK BLACKMAIL are the next two follow-up books.
The "real-life" as it really happens S.E.Asian novel full of the facts, dry humour, and one-liners that the author, the actual/original Thai Private Eye is well known for.
February 29, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyed this run around the Thai/HK underworld. An excellent start to the Kenny series. Kenny seems about as dodgy as a west Auckland used car salesman. But through some engaging writing you still want the character to come out of his trials, winning. Looking forward to reading more from Kenny and Warren.
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