The King of Shanghai: An Ava Lee Novel: Book 7 (Ava Lee Series)

This one takes the story into new territory. Very well written. Engrossing and obviously setting up more. Can not wait.

I have enjoyed all the books up to and including this one. Ava is in transition. I will start the next one immediately.

I enjoyed this book quite a lot. Multiple story lines that all blended together very well. His descriptions of China made the story come alive and be real. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.

Ian Hamilton and Ava Lee are must reads. Three of my favourite female protagonists are Ava Lee, Caitlin Strong, and Nikki Heat. Ava Lee novels should be read in order as the developing relationship between Ava and Uncle is key to the story lines. As well, one appreciates the historical and geographical aspects regarding Hong Kong. The strengths of Ava Lee lie in both the physical and mental realms, as she is a very talented forensic accountant and a very talented performer of a unique form of martial arts. Both talents play pivotal roles as the stories unfold. I have read all the Ava Lee novels and eagerly await the next one coming out.

Ava Lee, her sister-in-law and a few other friends who have been working well together decide they have had enough of getting shot at, concussions and gangs. They have started a sane, safe, completely different, interesting business and have only a few loose ends (such as people they can'tbrush off) from their old line of work to tie together.I envy Ava her stays at Mandarin Oriental hotels but I would not be willing to do the work she has been doing to earn that kind of money. Makes perfect sense that they crave peaceful means of making a living.A Triad money man is willing to invest in their business, A dream come true, as May Ling Wong summarizes. Every reader who has heard the fable of the frog and the scorpion is screaming, "It's their nature!" and, "Run, Ava, Run!" and "they will expect you to sell just another chicken franchise that you cannot think of one person you can talk into financing." But Ava is done with the old and embracing the new. She has done enough hand holding. Her life is her own now so when does she get to start?

The ava lee series continues to be a great read, look forward to many more books coming out. Great character development over a period of years.

Good, but definitely a bit of a let-down after the previous three in the series, which were outstanding. Maybe Ava's move from financial recovery agent to association with a triad needs to be more fully thought through for the next novel?

Well done Ian Hamilton, another excellent book in the great Ava Lee series. I can't recommend this series highly enough

Always exciting when a new Ava Lee is published! Mr Hamilton introduces a new actor in Ava Lee's business life, in the person of Xu, head of the Triad in Shanghai. Ian Hamilton's writing & story telling style provides an amazing transition from Uncle's old school wisdom to this new character representing changes happening in Asia, i.e. the younger generation taking more control of the economy - in all manners. A great book, full of action, suspense, emotions, culture, makes us travel again in Asia and within the Triad. Hurry up with the next one!

Another novel in a great series. My accountancy life was never as interesting as Ava Lee's. Well researched and, from where the novel crosses my experience, realistic about places and society.Pity these novels are not more easily available in the UK.

very good. I love Ian Hamilton's books Eva Lee and her loyal henchmen . The plots are always interesting and once they get going, its hard to put the book down. However, I think the female characters are a bit overdrawn. They are strong, capable businesswomen who are much to be admired. So why, with the exception of Ava and May are they so insecure? for example, the episode with Chi-Tze ... too much hand wringing on this character's part. the character Also, the book ends abruptly with strings left dangling.

Very good quality for used

My favorite writer and character. Settings do not matter, story development has me reading book -start to finish- withoutr stopping. Too ban Mr.Hamilton, due to his research, releases books every 18 months, cause now that I have caught up, I AM WEAITING for the nect one.