Fools’ River
Fools’ River by Timothy Hallinan is a reprint edition published by Soho Press on September 25, 2018. This 368-page novel delves into the complexities of Bangkok’s sex trade through the eyes of Poke Rafferty, a writer who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous situation when his daughter’s friend, Edward Dell, seeks help. As Poke navigates the seedy underbelly of the city, he uncovers a chilling plot involving a missing man and the threats posed by ruthless criminals.
In this eighth installment of Hallinan’s Edgar Award-nominated series, readers will experience a fast-paced narrative that unfolds over two harrowing days. Poke’s urgent quest to find Buddy, a man entangled in a web of deceit and danger, highlights the precarious nature of life in Bangkok. The story explores themes of crime and mystery, showcasing the challenges faced by those who inhabit this vibrant yet perilous environment. As Poke races against time, the stakes rise, revealing the darker aspects of international crime and the resilience of the human spirit.
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“You might not think a story set in the Bangkok sex trade is your cup of tea, but Timothy Hallinan might change your mind with the humanity of his characters against the seamy backdrop, notably his detective Poke Rafferty.”—Raleigh News & Observer
The eighth installment in Timothy Hallinan’s Edgar Award–nominated ticking-clock thriller about the most dangerous facets of Bangkok’s seedy underbelly.
The two most difficult days in Bangkok writer Poke Rafferty’s life begin with an emergency visit from Edward Dell, the almost-boyfriend of Poke’s teenage daughter, Miaow. The boy’s father, Buddy, a late-middle-aged womanizer who has moved to Bangkok for happy hunting, has disappeared, and money is being siphoned out of his bank and credit card accounts.
It soon becomes apparent that Buddy is in the hands of a pair of killers who prey on Bangkok’s “sexpats”; when his accounts are empty, he’ll be found, like a dozen others before him, floating facedown in a Bangkok canal with a weighted cast on his unbroken leg. His money is almost gone.
Over forty-eight frantic hours, Poke does everything he can to locate Buddy before it’s too late.
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