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What am I working on? I have three projects. 9 Gold Bullets, the 12th novel in the Vincent Calvino series, is with the copy editor. The final manuscript goes to be agent in the United States in July. Heaven Lake Press is scheduled to publish the English language edition of 9 Gold Bullets in January 2011. I’ll let you know when the US/UK editions will be published but most likely it will be later in 2011. Under Foreign Eyes, is a collection of my writing for 2009-2010 ranging from essays on writing in Asia to the political crises in Thailand. The essays have been previously published as blogs on International Crime Writers Reality Check. I blog weekly along with Barbara Nadel, Colin Cotterill and Matt Beynon Rees, who are in the front ranks of internationally crime authors. The publication date is scheduled for September 2010 and Heaven Lake Press will publish the collection. Finally I am in the early stage covering the May 2010 demonstrations and crackdown in Bangkok. It is too early to say much about the story. It may be a Calvino novel or a standalone book. The working title is False Memories of Dying. I always need a title, even a tentative one, to anchor me to the project. This title will do for the moment. Meanwhile,
I have a backlist of 20 novels to keep you busy with your reading. The
books offered from my website have been traditionally published. They
are the product of offset printing (as opposed to POD—print on demand
which are far less durable). When you order
a book, I am happy to sign it if you leave a comment for
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New
Releases The
Corruptionist 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. “Moore's
understanding of the dynamics of Thai society has always impressed, but
considering current events, the timing of his latest [The Corruptionist]
is absolutely amazing.” “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.” “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.” “Very
believable . . . A ‘brave’ book . . . Another riveting read from Christopher
G. Moore and one you should not miss.”
The
Vincent Calvino Reader's Guide Since Spirit House was published in 1992, the Vincent Calvino series has enjoyed international acclaim and an ever-expanding readership in twelve languages. The Vincent Calvino novels, with the Bangkok noir settings, are known for their cultural insights into the Thai/Asian societies. Calvino’s Laws explore the human psyche streched along the East-West divide. All of the laws drawn from the eleven Calvino novels are organized in categories, such as Laws of Gumshoe Investigation, Laws of Bargirls and Nightlife, Laws of the World of Expats, Laws of Aggression and Violence. Christopher G. Moore provides an overview of Calvino’s worldview and discusses the creative forces that over the years have shaped this popular series. Also included are several essays that transport the reader inside the life and times of Vincent Calvino, the private eye, who continues to work the mean streets of Bangkok. “If
you want to understand writing a novel there is a useful series of essays,
about the creative process, ‘crime literature is more than recording basic
elements of criminal activity. There should be a highly developed sense
of place. One of the major character’s in the Calvino series is the city
of Bangkok.’ On why he writes Moore says, ‘I write because words are a
way to light lamps, to throw a pattern of light into the dark sadness
of the world.... We light the lamps. We ask others to seek the patterns
and draw their meaning.’” |
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