Overview
How far would you go to stop a killer drug? Set against the sultry streets and shadowy back alleys of 1980s Bangkok, Chasing the Bangkok Dragon is a gripping espionage thriller that captures the tension, beauty, and danger of a city alive with secrets. When DEA analyst Thomas Sebastian is suddenly recruited for an undercover assignment, he trades his predictable desk job for a perilous world of deception and desire. Disguised as a charity worker, Thomas is thrust into the fight against an international drug syndicate in a city where no one can be trusted. As he hunts the source of a deadly new drug known as ""The Bangkok Dragon,"" Thomas must navigate a treacherous maze of corruption, betrayal, and forbidden passion. Each clue draws him deeper into a dark web of lies that stretches from the corridors of American intelligence to the backrooms of Bangkok's criminal elite. Rich in atmosphere and propelled by tension, K. E. Karl's Chasing the Bangkok Dragon delivers a masterful blend of intrigue, action, and emotion. Perfect for readers of espionage, international crime, and thrillers with heart, this story explores how far one man will go when duty collides with love, and survival becomes the ultimate test. Uncover the truth. Experience the danger. Start reading today.
Full Product Details
Author: K E Karl
Publisher: Kurt E Karl
Imprint: Kurt E Karl
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.463kg
ISBN: 9798987014158
Pages: 282
Publication Date: 28 December 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""A well-crafted, diverting thriller. . . . The story is...buoyed by political discussions and humor, and the characters are funny and easy to root for. . . . this is a competent, enjoyable thriller with some substance, and spy novel fans will likely enjoy it..."" -Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
K. E. Karl's first book, Our Man in Mbabane, is a novel based on his years in Swaziland (1977-80) when he was a gunrunner supporting Nelson Mandela's African National Congress. His second book, The Red Door and Other Stories, is a collection of quirky, eclectic stories. His latest novel, Chasing the Bangkok Dragon, a thriller set in DC and Bangkok, will be published in December 2025. His fiction has appeared in the Pennsylvania Literary Journal, Lowestoft Chronicle, the Evening Street Review, and the Gumshoe Review. He has lived and worked in Oregon, London, Mbabane, Philadelphia, Maputo, Bangkok, New York, and Zurich. See kekarl.com for more information. Karl lives in Philadelphia.
