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Ian Hamilton (Author)
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Publication Date: Feb 16 2013 | Series: An Ava Lee Novel

The fifth installment in the wildly popular Ava Lee series, The Scottish Banker of Surabaya exposes the dark world of money laundering and the Italian mob.

Ava begins an investigation into what she thinks is a Ponzi scheme. The trail leads her to a bank in Indonesia that is run by a Scot, but in actuality is a front for an elaborate money-laundering operation for Italian mobsters. The relationship between Ava and the Scotsman turns nasty and personal. Meanwhile, Uncle’s health problems become apparent...

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Hamilton deepens Ava’s character, and imbues her with greater mettle and emotional fire, to the extent that book five is his best, most memorable, to date. (Sarah Weinman National Post 2013-02-14)

...increasingly compelling pages of high-value, high-octane Ava Lee adventures. (Joan Barfoot London Free Press 2013-02-23)

Those new to [Ava Lee's] world will find the book easily accessible... with their tight plotting and crackerjack heroine, Hamilton’s novels are the sort of crowd-pleasing, narrative-focused fiction we find all too rarely in this country. (Robert J. Wiersema Quill & Quire 2013-03-01)

The fifth Ava Lee novel is a winner on all fronts... The pacing is furious yet sneaky: You’re hooked before you realize it. The novel is driven by characterizations, action and multiple settings. Ian Hamilton’s textured voice allows the action to convey the emotional focus and his story-telling puts you at the centre of the conflict. The poignant conclusion adds yet another dimension to this multi-layered story. The series is addictive. (Don Graves Hamilton Spectator 2013-03-01)

Filled with the usual twists and turns that make detective fiction fun, this one is... irresistible. (Andrew Armitage Sun Times 2013-02-23)

Hamilton knows how to keep the pages turning. He eases us into the seemingly tame world of white-collar crime, then raises the stakes, bringing the action to its peak with an intensity and violence that’s stomach-churning. His Ava Lee is a winner and a welcome addition to the world of strong female avengers. (Lesley McAllister NOW Toronto 2013-03-14)

Readers will never meet another forensic accountant like Lee... if only jet-setting around the world were as effortless as [she] makes it appear to be. (JoAnn Alberstat Chronicle Herald 2013-04-14)

About the Author

Ian Hamilton is the author of the wildly popular Ava Lee novels. The first book in the series, The Water Rat of Wanchai, was the winner of the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Novel, an Amazon.ca Top 100 Book of the Year, an Amazon.ca Top 100 Editors’ Pick, an Amazon.ca Canadian Pick, an Amazon.ca Mysteries and Thrillers Pick, a Toronto Star Top 5 Fiction Book of the Year, and a Quill & Quire Top 5 Fiction Book of the Year. The seventh book in the Ava Lee series, The King of Shanghai, will be published in February 2015.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it Jun 14 2013
By Vicki Clements
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This series of books with Ana Lee and the main character are great. I would recommend them to anyone. Definately give them 5 stars.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A good summertime read. Jun 4 2013
By mjujazz1
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An entertaining read. The characters are well formed. The story is entertaining. The main character, Ava Lee, is fun to follow.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Story May 25 2013
By Toni Osborne TOP 100 REVIEWER
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Book 5, in the Ava Lee series

Although I had missed the two previous entries (which are on my back list) this latest installment had enough of chunk of back-story and fill in plot points and character relationships that I fitted right in and never felt lost, therefore, it was easy to pick up the pace and plunge into one of the stronger entries Mr. Hamilton has written so far….. I really need to catch up though….this is such an addictive series.

Eva Lee is a complex character, a young, stylish Chinese Canadian, a brilliant forensic accountant and a very engaging protagonist who stands out from the pack. Recovering from a gunshot wound acquired during her last job she is at a crossroad deciding her future when her mother ask her to help a friend who has been victimized along with others in the Toronto Chinese community in what seems to be a Ponzi scheme. To please her mother she accepts and begins her investigation. The trail leads her to a bank in Indonesia that is run by a Scot and a front for money-laundering operation for Italians mobsters.

The tight plot is detailed and full of international intrigue, one that is so suspenseful easy to get immersed into and lose track of time. Eva’s identity, her sexuality, her loves and challenges bring such human emotions into story especially her love for “Uncle” and the people she works with. The narration is focused on action and is definitely super-fun and a reader’s delight (IMO). Eva continues to develop and brings deferent twists with each installment.

Mr. Hamilton has once again gifted us with a compelling story filled with vivid description. Highly Recommended..
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4.0 out of 5 stars Again, Ian Hamilton has written a winner ...
As a reader, I am thrilled to have discovered the Ava Lee series by Ian Hamilton ... I can count on a really 'good read'. Read more
Published 1 month ago by elizabeth churchill
5.0 out of 5 stars The Scottish Banker of Surabaya
I loved the twists and turns in this novel......suitable for male or female readers....have already passed it ti one family member...male, who enjoyed it also
Published 1 month ago by Janette Gross
4.0 out of 5 stars a very good read
The storyline for once was not very gripping however while the author tones down the action, he does provide a little way forward for Ava Lee character and others around. Read more
Published 2 months ago by immish
4.0 out of 5 stars The Scottish Banker
Agood quick read but, if you have already read the avian Hmilton's books about Eva the debt collector,, they all seem very predictable
Published 2 months ago by Ken Foxcroft
5.0 out of 5 stars The Scottish Banker of Surabaya
Another book in the Ava Lee series, which takes Ava back to Hong Kong and around the world. I love these books because Ava's home is in Toronto and her occupation as a forensic... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Linda.g
3.0 out of 5 stars THe usual nonsense
I often read these no mind books as a brief foray into unconsciousness. Except for the interesting revelations on certain Chinese customs the series serves only that need.
Published 2 months ago by Michael Stodola
5.0 out of 5 stars Ian Hamilton does it again!
The Scottish Banker of Surabaya: An Ava Lee Novel

I can't put down any of Ian Hamilton's books until I've reached the end! Read more
Published 4 months ago by giforg
5.0 out of 5 stars Ian Hamilton does it again
There are three things that I love about Ian Hamilton's Ava Lee Series:

The writing is first class; Ava lee is a very engaging character and the I always learn something... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Suestep
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Ava Lee is again portrayed as the innovative, daring, dashing heroine we've learned to admire in four previous novels. Read more
Published 4 months ago by John Kruithof
5.0 out of 5 stars A Mind Blowing and Stomach Churning Read!!!
I have been eagerly waiting for the return of Ava Lee's 5th installment! I devoured this book over the weekend. Read more
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