Last Days in Shanghai - A Novel (Paperback)

Luke Slade, a young Congressional aide, begins this business trip to China like all other international travel he's endured with  Leo the Lyin'": buried under a slew of diplomatic runarounds, non-functioning cell phones, and humiliation from the Congressman at every turn. But on their first night in Beijing, their trip is plunged into a deeper chaos: Leo goes on a drunken bender and disappears into the night. Unsure what dubious business his boss had planned, Luke must piece together the Congressman's lies while maintaining appearances with their Chinese contacts.Amidst the confusion, a little bleary from jet lag and alcohol, Luke receives a briefcase full of money from the mayor of a provincial Chinese city. Luke accepts the  gift," but when he later reconsiders and wants to return the cash, he discovers even more anxiety-inducing news. There's been a mysterious death, and he appears to be under surveillance by Chinese police.As Luke tries to navigate a complex minefield of corruption, he must also confront his own role in the events. Unwitting marionette? Fall guy? Or perhaps someone more capable of moral compromise than he would have liked to believe? Last Days in Shanghai is an unforgettable debut by a writer to watch. It's both a hold-on-to-your-seat thriller and a pitch-perfect exploration of present day China the country's rapacious capitalism, the shocking boom of its cities and the wholesale eradication of its traditions.

General

Imprint:	Counterpoint
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2015
Authors:	Casey Walker
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	244
ISBN-13:	978-1-61902-590-5
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Promotions
LSN:	1-61902-590-6
Barcode:	9781619025905

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