The Corruptionist
Eleventh in the Vincent Calvino P.I. series

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.

“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.”
—Bernard Trink, Bangkok Post

“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.”
—Richard Ravensdale, Pattaya Trader

“Very believable . . . A ‘brave’ book . . . Another riveting read from Christopher G. Moore and one you should not miss.”
—Lang Reid, Pattaya Mail

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The Vincent Calvino Reader's Guide
The Laws, Worldview, and Books

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.’”
—Richard Ravensdale, Pattaya Trader

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