1964-65. The city-state of Singapore is at a turning point. There are growing ethnic and political tensions as the British prepare to leave, and a new nation is ready to emerge. This is the brightest Bugis Street has ever been, with street kiosks blaring Motown bootlegs and the Rolling Stones performing for tourists and returning American servicemen. On the way to their own war in Borneo, they join British and Australian soldiers who are checking out prostitutes and gambling dens. Sam Callaghan, Patricia Cheng, Conrad Harrison of the CIA, and the clientele of the Cheng Detective Agency all call this city home. The agency handles a wide range of cases, from simple divorces and small-time fraudsters to high-stakes cases with international ramifications. While Sam's former military contacts can be a beneficial resource, they can also draw him back into the shadows.
Read full
1964-65. The city-state of Singapore is at a turning point. There are growing ethnic and political tensions as the British prepare to leave, and a new nation is ready to emerge. This is the brightest Bugis Street has ever been, with street kiosks blaring Motown bootlegs and the Rolling Stones performing for tourists and returning American servicemen. On the way to their own war in Borneo, they join British and Australian soldiers who are checking out prostitutes and gambling dens. Sam Callaghan, Patricia Cheng, Conrad Harrison of the CIA, and the clientele of the Cheng Detective Agency all call this city home. The agency handles a wide range of cases, from simple divorces and small-time fraudsters to high-stakes cases with international ramifications. While Sam's former military contacts can be a beneficial resource, they can also draw him back into the shadows.
Discussion