The
Corruptionist
ISBN
978-616-90393-3-4
Paperback 5" - 7 3/4"
2009, 490 pages
Eleventh
in the series
Set
during the recent turbulent times in Thailand, the 11th
novel in the Calvino series centers around the street
demonstrations and occupation of Government House in Bangkok.
Hired
by an American businessman, Calvino finds himself caught
in the middle of a family conflict over a Chinese corporate
takeover. This is no ordinary deal. Calvino and his client
are up against powerful forces set to seize much more
than a family business. As the bodies accumulate while
he navigates Thailand’s business-political landmines,
Calvino becomes increasingly entangled in a secret deal
made by men who will stop at nothing—and no one—standing
in their way. But Calvino refuses to step aside.
The
Corruptionist captures with precision the undercurrents
enveloping Bangkok, revealing multiple layers of betrayal
and deception.
“Politics
. . . has a role in the series, more so now than earlier.
What with corruption during elections and coups afterwards,
the denizens watch with bemusement the unlikelihood
of those in office serving their terms. Moore captures
this in his books. Thought-provoking columnists don't
do it better. . . . Moore is putting Thailand on the
map.”
—Bernard Trink, Bangkok Post
“An
achievement . . . interpreting modern, fast changing Thailand
with its violent political power struggles. . . . [T]he
levels and depths of observation and insight reach an
epic nature in [The Corruptionist]. . . . The
new characters are stunning. . . . The ending is superb.”
—Richard Ravensdale, Pattaya Trader
“Very
believable . . . A ‘brave’ book . . . Another riveting
read from Christopher G. Moore and one you should not
miss.”
—Lang Reid, Pattaya Mail
