The Hot Countries
A Poke Rafferty Thriller
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The Hot Countries
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Narrated by:
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Victor Bevine
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By:
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Timothy Hallinan
About this listen
Back when Poke Rafferty first arrived in Bangkok to write a travel guide, some of the old-timers in the Expat Bar on Patpong Road helped him make sense of the city. Now these men - many of whom have been living in Southeast Asia since the Vietnam War - have grown old and, in some cases, frail. When a talkative stranger named Arthur Varney turns up, they accept him without suspicion, failing to see that he's actually using them to get to Poke. Varney wants two things: money Poke doesn't have and a person Poke is unwilling to hand over. It becomes apparent quite quickly that there's nothing Varney won't do to secure his goals. As his actions threaten the foundation of Poke's life in Thailand, the aging men of the Expat Bar discover that they might still be a force to reckon with.
Cover design by James Iacobelli.
©2015 Timothy Hallinan (P)2015 Audible, Inc.What listeners say about The Hot Countries
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Sue
- 15-01-2016
Totally absorbing from the opening paragraph
What did you like most about The Hot Countries?
Timothy Hallinan is a brilliant and gifted writer. Every Poke Rafferty thriller is excellent, but for me The Hot Countries far surpassed the other books. The intricate stories intertwined with the main plot made the book a fascinating insight into Bangkok, its inhabitants and human nature.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hot Countries?
There were so many memorable moments in this multi layered book that i would feel unjust in trying to choose one moment over another.
Which character – as performed by Victor Bevine – was your favourite?
Victor Bevine is a wonderful and talented narrator. Although Poke has to be my favourite character Victor Bevine is so good that each character has his or her own distinctive voice.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It is indeed. I spent far too much time in my car, where I do the majority of my audible listening, long after I had reached my destination. Just didn't want to interrupt the story!
Any additional comments?
I would count this book in my top ten list and hope that anyone who would enjoy an exceptional thriller will listen to The Hot Countries. I know they won't be disappointed. The writing is excellent and the narration brilliant. More Poke Rafferty, please Mr Hallinan!
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