King of Shanghai : the triad years : an Ava Lee novel
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[United States] : Spiderline, House of Anansi Press, 2016.
Status
Central - Adult Detective
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Published
[United States] : Spiderline, House of Anansi Press, 2016.
Format
Book
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384 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
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"Ava Lee is a young Chinese-Canadian forensic accountant, specializing in recovering debts and stolen money for wealthy clients. At 115 lbs. she hardly seems a threat, but her razor-sharp intellect and resourcefulness allow her to succeed where traditional methods have failed. Ava is mourning the death of her longtime business partner and mentor, "Uncle" Chow Tung. Looking to start fresh, Ava steps into a new business venture with her friend May Ling Wong and her sister-in-law Amanda. On a trip to China, Ava meets with a young man named Xu, who Uncle had been mentoring and who is also the head of the Triad in Shanghai. Xu makes an audacious business proposal that she and May are compelled to consider. Meanwhile, separately and privately, he confides to Ava that he intends to run for the chairmanship of the Triad Societies and attempts to recruit her as his adviser and confidante. Against her will, Ava becomes enmeshed in Triad warfare and her future is threatened ..."--Cover [page 4].
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hamilton, I. (2016). King of Shanghai: the triad years : an Ava Lee novel . Spiderline, House of Anansi Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hamilton, Ian, 1946-. 2016. King of Shanghai: The Triad Years : An Ava Lee Novel. Spiderline, House of Anansi Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hamilton, Ian, 1946-. King of Shanghai: The Triad Years : An Ava Lee Novel Spiderline, House of Anansi Press, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hamilton, Ian. King of Shanghai: The Triad Years : An Ava Lee Novel Spiderline, House of Anansi Press, 2016.
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