The Disciple of Las Vegas: An Ava Lee Novel Audiobook

" This is the second in the Ava Lee mystery series and Ava displays just as much skill at finding and recovering stolen money as she did in The Water Rat of Wanchai. We also get to know her a bit better and get a glimpse into her family and personal life. Although I really enjoyed this book, I found some of the violence that Ava condoned just a bit much and I do get tired of always being reminded that she likes Brooks Brothers button-down shirts and black Giordano t-shirts. Feels like product placement! Nevertheless, a fun read and I will definitely read more in this series. "

" I wouldn't have thought a forensic accountant would hole my interest, but Ava Lee has lots of strings in her bow and the presence of the enigmatic "Uncle" and their courtly exchanges, are fascinating. "

" I like Ava, but I think already (after two books), I'm finding it a little formulaic. Still they're fun. "

" I enjoy Ian Hamilton's intelligent writing. This book was as well received as the Water Rat of Wanchai. "

" This is a real fun read. Ava Lee is a very hip martial arts expert forensic accountant - if you can imagine that. Well written, interesting adventure story. Perfect summer read. "

" Similar plot and pacing as The Water Rat of Wanchai but still fun. "

" Good pace and suspense, tight writing which I liked, but wanted more emotional depth with the main character. "

" A great read! Didn't want to put it down. I can see this made into a movie with Lucy Liu playing the main character. Can't wait to read the next one. "

" This book is more exciting than the first, particularly with all the action packed in the middle. Like other readers, I found the bits where the author talks about Ava's clothes and Starbucks VIA obsession repetitive, but it's easy to overlook them. "

" Second book in a very enjoyable series. Ava Lee seriously kicks ass. "

" An absolutely fantastic read. The protagonist, Ava Lee, does it once again - gets the money, kicks some ass, and balances good over evil. "

" Action packed! This is the first of the Ava Lee, forensic accountant, books I've read. Ava is assigned to recover $50 000 000 that was won through cheating at online poker. "

" Another very readable tale in this series. The on-line poker scam was intriguing as was the Phillipine strongman. "

" Book 2 was incredibly gripping as the first!! "

" fast-paced, with spunky female lead. "

" The 2nd installment of Ian Hamilton's Ava Lee Series doesn't disappoint in the least !! Just as addictive and engrossing as the first, one of the must reads for summer !! "

" Even better than the Water Rat of Wunchai. A really good, entertaining book. "

" I really enjoyed the story, but am getting tired of the product placements (Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee, Giordano Tshirts, etc.). "

" More like a 3.5 stars .... he is maturing as a writer and Ava Lee is becoming more nuanced. His views on Cantonese / Canadian culture are made a seamless component of the narrative. The " bad guys " are nicely upended by a really smart , quirky accountant .... yikes !! "

" a very good read, and a writer whose future books i'm going to watch for and read "

" I can't wait for the next Ava Lee novel. Forensic accountant with butt-kicking skills and friends in high places? She's got it all. She's like an Asian, lesbian, Canadian Jack Reacher and she's awesome. "