“It was now hard to believe how difficult it had once been to follow a person in Bangkok in a time before smart phones and social media. The new generation demanded to be followed online. It was in their digital blood. A small investment in a few specialized apps, and not even Sherlock Holmes in his most inspired opium dreams could have imagined the possibilities.” Technology QuotesNoir FictionHardboiledBangkokExpatsPrivate Eye Thailand Book:Crackdown Source: Crackdown
“Let me share what I’ve learned about Thai politics. Keep a distance from those doing a victory dance in the end zone unless you understand their game, how it’s scored and how many players each side has. If you can’t figure out the rules of the game, you won’t know when the game has started and when it’s over. Don’t put a bet on a game you don’t understand.” Noir FictionHardboiledGame Of LifeExpatsBangkok Thriller Book:Crackdown Source: Crackdown
“Thais have a saying about a frog living inside a coconut shell. The frog believes that the world inside the shell is the whole universe. In the private investigation business, Vincent Calvino had clients who like the frog. What they saw from inside their shell blinded them, made them unable to solve a problem. So they hired Calvino. He knew the drill. Shells offered comfort and security. Leaving could be a dangerous business.” Thriller NovelsThailandNoir FictionCultural IdentityExpatsInsular Existence Book:The Risk of Infidelity Index: A Vincent Calvino Crime Novel Source: The Risk of Infidelity Index: A Vincent Calvino Crime Novel