Триада

Opium #3

by Colin Falconer, Петко Петков (Translator)

Americký protidrogový agent pátrá v temném zákulisí asijské narkomafie.

Do Hongkongu přijíždí z USA policista John Keelan, aby našel a usvědčil jednoho ze členů mafie, známé zde pod názvem "triády". Za pomoci mladé detektivní inspektorky Laceyové a po složitém a nebezpečném pátrání i za cenu obětí se jim to nakonec podaří; Keelan se zároveň pokouší vyřešit i svůj osobní život, poznamenaný násilnou smrtí ženy a malé dcerky. Autorovi se podařilo sugestivně vykreslit jak exotické asijské prostředí mafie a organizovaného zločinu, tak jednotlivé postavy napínavého děje. Jeho román patří rozhodně k lepšímu průměru v literatuře tohoto žánru

Genres: Thriller, Crime, Historical Fiction

430 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Colin Falconer writes epic historical adventures about extraordinary people caught at the turning points of history.

His novels take readers across continents, cultures and empires—from ancient Egypt and the Mongol Empire to the Aztec world, the Silk Road, Morocco and British India.

At the heart of every story is a compelling hero facing impossible choices as personal ambition, love, betrayal and survival collide with events that can reshape entire civilisations.

Falconer’s novels combine sweeping adventure, danger, discovery and vivid historical detail with unforgettable characters and stories that never lose their momentum.

Epic journeys. Extraordinary heroes. The adventures that changed history.

His books have been praised by readers and critics for their sense of place, historical authenticity and sheer storytelling pace.

“Blazing with adventure, epic in scope, and utterly compulsive.”
— Waterstones UK

“Falconer’s grasp of period and place is almost flawless. He’s my kind of writer.”
— The Australian

“A fantastic read.”
— Wilbur Smith

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Reviews

[SUNNY C. H. Tam]

LET PEOPLE LIVING IN OTHER COUNTRIES KNOW WELL ABOUT HONG KONG MAFIA AND HOW THE HONG KONG COLONIAL POLICE HANDLES THEM. VERY INTERESTING AND MAKE YOU UNWILLINGLY TO QUIT

[Lindsey L. Fay]

Read all 5 books in the series. Each one couldn't wait to see what happens next. I'm not typically a series book reader either. This one had everything.

[Linda]

Re-read:
Mr. Falconer, best selling author of Silk Road, delivered a thrilling book about the opium trade going through Hong Kong to San Francisco. At the time before Hong Kong was given back to China, the city and the waters surrounding it were the perfect place for the trade. This author has a talent for making his characters move, act, and speak as though they were alive. I will forever remember Ruby Wen who was the opium runner. Strangely, she was addicted to gambling --not opium. Her curses against the suppliers were hilarious! 'May your mother eat cow dung.'

[Linda]

Good Read

Mr. Falconer, author of SILK ROAD, is my 'go to' author. When I want to be assured of a good read, I go to him. TRIAD was about the opium trade originating in China that ended up on the streets of the United States. It was an interesting read with very few errors. It reads slowly through the first half, after that it reads with a full head of steam. The author's writing mechanics were excellent, but his descriptive powers surpass excellency! He draws the reader into the sounds, people, places, action and every other noun in the book. I admit to being confused about the book's title. TRIAD or CHASING the DRAGON? They are the same book.

Thank you, Mr. Falconer, for a good read.

[Irene Adam]

I received a free advance e-copy of this book from the author and have chosen of my own free will to post a review. This is the second book in the Opium series. This book is dark full of intrigue, murder, drugs, action, suspense, adventure, and thrills. There is a cop who is an informant and an American DEA agent with a horrific secret looking for revenge. It is obvious that Colin has spent a great deal of time researching The Triads. ‘Chasing the Dragon’ is another well written historical thriller with an amazing plot by Colin Falconer. The characters are well developed. This is a keeper and well worth the read. I look forward to reading more from Colin Falconer in the future.

[Heart Edith]

This was one of the best books i read so far. Brilliant. Love the female characters: dominant and sexy. Every story was really interesting. The only thing i'm quite unsatisfied about is the ending. There was a mix of dynamic scenes and when you really wanted to see what happens, the narrator would introduce another storyline, quite static. Still a really great book.

[Lena Donan]

Drsná vizáž deväťdesiatych rokov, prenasledujúca minulosť, Čína plná bieleho prášku - na rozdávanie, sekáčik na ľad ako hlavná kulisa a vražedné komentáre v oddelení závažných zločinov. Taaak, vo tom to je, přátelé.

[Darien McCormack]

This though enjoyable, needed a jolly good tidy up. Often, I had to reread an opening paragraph and reorder in my head for comprehension. He never seems to describe a person, rather their apparel. Giving a disturbing mental picture of people with no faces!

[Richard & Michele Allen]

Good read!!

However, story lines often interrupted by awkward sentence structure,i.e., Repeating words and phrases, misspelled words, dangling participles and grammatical errors.

[Mary Heckel Hicks]

Good book

Did not like that wife and baby was killed but really got better good readers will like.very suspenseful
Mary Hicks

[Alan Porter]

Highly recommended...