Fortune, Ian Hamilton
Fortune, Ian Hamilton
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Fortune

Author: Ian Hamilton

Narrator: Michael Braun

Unabridged: 8 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 01/05/2021


Synopsis

Uncle must end a violent turf war between rival gangs and stop Chinese authorities from eliminating the triad societies once and for all

Hong Kong, 1995. Two years before Hong Kong is to be returned to the People’s Republic of China, the Communist government has its eye on the New Territories, and tensions are running high among the triads. At the root of the
tensions is a fear of what will become of Hong Kong after the Communists take over. Seeking to strengthen their positions, several triad gangs begin a violent turf war in Macau that quickly spreads to Hong Kong. Uncle realizes that prolonged
violence will result in a crackdown by the organized crime bureau of the Hong Kong police, and steps in to mediate a cease-fire. His efforts are met with resistance, and soon his own territory of Fanling is attacked by a neighbouring gang.

Meanwhile, Uncle expresses his concerns about the future to his partners in China. Their response comes as a surprise and leads to an unexpected outcome that will have a lasting effect on the triad societies for decades to come.

About Ian Hamilton

Ian Hamilton has had a range of careers over the span of his life, from journalist to diplomat, but it wasn’t until a health scare that he sat down to write his first novel. Ava Lee was the heroine that came to him and so the series was born. Hamilton’s journalism has been featured in Maclean’s and Saturday Night Magazine. He is the author of The Disciple of Las Vegas, The Wild Beasts of Wuhan, The Red Pole of Macau, and The Water Rat of Wanchai. He lives in Burlington, Ontario, with his wife, Lorraine. He has four children and seven grandchildren.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Anthony

Several years ago Ian Hamilton and I were on a panel for The Word On The Street. Chatting afterwards he told me about starting a new series based on Uncle, a popular character in his excellent Ava Lee book's. True to his promise, a few weeks later I received an advance reading copy of the first book......more

Goodreads review by Lee

Book three of Ian Hamilton's trilogy on the lost years of Uncle (a central character in his Ava Lee series) does not disappoint. Readers of the Ava Lee series will enjoy this look into the life and times of her mentor and business partner. Don't worry if you haven't read the Ava Lee books though. Thi......more