An execution in Bangkok, a body floating in the South China Sea, a missing heroin stash, corruption in high places... And a meddling reporter who asks too many questions. In the fading days of empire sinister and murderous forces are at work in Hong Kong. Who can be trusted in this colony living on borrowed time? In this fast-paced thriller, events hurtle towards an explosive climax - with a surprising twist at the end. Anything can happen in the Typhoon Season.
An execution in Bangkok, a body floating in the South China Sea, a missing heroin stash, corruption in high places... And a meddling reporter who asks...
Thirty-seven-year-old John Morgan's personal life is already in disarray when he receives a phone call that his brother and niece are dead. His relationship with his father is nearly nonexistent, he barely speaks to his sister, and he has no real friends to lean on. As the tragic news slowly begins to sink in, John realizes he is floating aimlessly in the middle of an unpredictable sea of emotions with no one to rescue him. Lost in his childhood memories, regrets, and grief, John begins to reevaluate his life, his relationships, and why he has trouble connecting with-and even loving-others....
Thirty-seven-year-old John Morgan's personal life is already in disarray when he receives a phone call that his brother and niece are dead. His relati...
Thirty-seven-year-old John Morgan's personal life is already in disarray when he receives a phone call that his brother and niece are dead. His relationship with his father is nearly nonexistent, he barely speaks to his sister, and he has no real friends to lean on. As the tragic news slowly begins to sink in, John realizes he is floating aimlessly in the middle of an unpredictable sea of emotions with no one to rescue him. Lost in his childhood memories, regrets, and grief, John begins to reevaluate his life, his relationships, and why he has trouble connecting with-and even loving-others....
Thirty-seven-year-old John Morgan's personal life is already in disarray when he receives a phone call that his brother and niece are dead. His relati...
The Big Picture's purpose is for business English students to improve their vocabulary and discussion skills. Each unit integrates both vocabulary and discussion activities so students can improve their language skills and increase their confidence in speaking. In addition, the text has a small amount of grammar and a few role-plays. It is for intermediate level students and above.
The subject matter for the articles is not based on the latest news or events, but is about ideas, research and issues that are being discussed in business schools, media and business. The topics are...
The Big Picture's purpose is for business English students to improve their vocabulary and discussion skills. Each unit integrates both vocabulary ...
