Fate by Ian Hamilton
The first book in a gripping new Ava Lee spin-off series featuring fan-favourite Uncle Chow Tung and his ascendancy to the head of the Triad gang in Fanling. Hong Kong, 1969. The Dragon Head of the Fanling Triad has died and there is a struggle to replace him among senior members of the gang. Normally, the Deputy Mountain Master is next in line, but this one is weak and ineffectual and has only survived because of the protection of the Dragon Head. Up to this point, the Fanling Triad has operated in relative isolation from neighbouring gangs, but the Dragon Head’s death has drawn attention to the area — and to its wealth. Other gangs start to make threatening moves and it’s obvious to the senior members of the Fanling Triad that they need a leader who can fend off the threats, unite the membership, and maintain their prosperity. There are several candidates. The least conspicuous is the White Paper Fan, their young administrator. His name is Chow Tung, but many of those who work with him already refer to him as “Uncle”…
There is no denying his creative powers. . Hamilton’s characters are vivid and complex, his plots are intricate and compelling . . . When it comes to pacing, Hamilton is a master. He maintains the tension and suspense that are the hallmarks of a good read. * Literary Review of Canada *
Hamilton does a masterly job capturing the sights, smells, and sounds of Hong Kong as he charts Chow’s struggle to survive. * Publisher's Weekly *
A welcome origin story about the man who helped shape Ava Lee. * Booklist *
[Ian Hamilton is] a lively writer with an attentive eye for the details of complicated suspense. * London Free Press *
Hamilton does a masterly job capturing the sights, smells, and sounds of Hong Kong as he charts Chow’s struggle to survive. * Publisher's Weekly *
A welcome origin story about the man who helped shape Ava Lee. * Booklist *
[Ian Hamilton is] a lively writer with an attentive eye for the details of complicated suspense. * London Free Press *
IAN HAMILTON is the acclaimed author of sixteen books in the Ava Lee series, four in the Lost Decades of Uncle Chow Tung series, and the standalone novel Bonnie Jack. National bestsellers, his books have been shortlisted for the Crime Writers of Canada Award (formerly the Arthur Ellis Award), the Barry Award, and the Lambda Literary Prize. BBC Culture named him one of the ten mystery/crime writers who should be on your bookshelf. The Ava Lee series is being adapted for television.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781487003869 |
| ISBN 10 | 1487003862 |
| Title | Fate |
| Author | Ian Hamilton |
| Series | The Lost Decades Of Uncle Chow Tung |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada |
| Year published | 2019-03-07 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel 2018 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |