Not Far Enough From Worries: Thriller set in Thailand

by Colin Devonshire

Thailand's Underbelly Beckons in a Heart-Pounding Tale1980s Thailand. Sun-drenched beaches hide a sinister reality. Here, Camilla, a fearless motorbike-riding reporter, navigates a web of secrets, one closer to her than she dares to imagine. Her uncle, a notorious drug lord, holds the key, but the truth comes at a brutal price. Can she expose the darkness without succumbing to it?Two English lads, Kev and Nick, crave tropical paradise. Instead, they stumble into a dangerous game orchestrated by a deceitful Dutch engineer and his ruthless allies. The stakes rise when they cross paths with French dog lovers hiding motives more complex than affection.Enter Mad Mike, the enigmatic Welshman, whose talent for illicit drug concoctions attracts unwanted attention. As lines blur between friend and foe, Kev and his enigmatic girlfriend, Skylab, embark on a desperate chase into north Thailand's perilous depths.Action explodes, romance ignites, and tears flow in a breathtaking finale where loyalties are tested and justice demands a sacrifice. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride through murder, love, and secrets that will leave you breathless.Fast-paced, thrilling, and deeply human, this novel throws you into the heart of Thailand's underbelly where nothing is as it seems. Unravel the shocking family secret that could shatter Camilla's world. Will Kev and Nick survive the ruthless game they've been forced into? Can love bloom amidst the shadows of danger? Experience the electrifying world of 1980s Thailand, where beauty and brutality collide.This gripping story that will stay with you long after the last page.

348 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 13, 2017

About the author

Colin John Devonshire. Born 18th September, 1957.
Schooled at Chalfont St. Peter Junior School, Chesham Tech (now Grammar), Watford College (now university).
Football (soccer)
Cricket - international level, Thailand
Golf single figure handicap.
20 years as editor for Hua Hin Observer
Father
Husband
Stroke victim!
Now author, proofreader and novel editor!

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Reviews

[Steve Winterburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly fantastic read from a talented writer and story teller. Set in Thailand, but centered around a host of characters from near and far, the plot twist and turns and there is never a dull moment. Some intriguing characters, none more than the enigma that is Camilla ( no spoilers here, you will have to read the book!). A rollercoaster ride and thoroughly recommended...

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an OK story about a collection of misfits stumbling around in Thailand decades ago. I tried hard to connect with the characters and get interested in reading more, but eventually I gave up and did not finish the book. There is potential here for a story that really grabs the reader, but I had a hard time keeping interested. I liked the setting and the concept of inept expats lurching from mistake to mistake has great promise (but unfulfilled here!) This was a free, three-book set called 'No Worries' and I appreciate the price, but I won't be finishing the rest of the set.

[David Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this story starts a little slow and suffers from technical issues- editing and a repeated chapter, it turns out to be a very good story of the adventures of Kev and Nick in Thailand that sucks the reader in and makes them hold on until the final page. Given how the latter half of the book picked up the pace and turned in to such an addicting story, I'm looking forward to reading Worry No More to see where this group of characters go next.

[Govno Nichevo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that this was an okay read. The story seemed a bit disjointed initially, the pace is okay, and overall the story was entertaining enough. It did not come through as an action thriller however, even though it contains action and intrigue.

Written in a casual style and with a casual approach to punctuation. The ebook would also benefit from some good editing and the removal of the repeated chapter (and was there a chapter missing?)

[Peggy Tree · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book would make a terrific movie. I really enjoyed reading it. I liked the variety of characters and was hooked from beginning to end. There are editing problems, some sentences not making sense and an entire chapter is repeated. However, the story is full of action, danger and suspense, and is unputdownable entertainment.

[Al Lock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad. Not great. Starts slow, and the Thailnd described is long gone. Chapter 29 is repeated, there is no Chapter 30. A bit of fun.

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

This could of been a really good story, but unfortunately it was not great! Badly written, missing words, stilted & just plain hard work! Needed a proof reader & editor!

[Colin Devonshire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, how many worries can you have in a beach paradise? Lots, if you are a bit gullible, easily led, and too trusting.
This is fast-moving, it has plenty of action and some great characters. I particularly like Camilla, a lesbian reporter, who turns killer, not her fault! She discovers a shocking family secret.