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Comfort Zone

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"Comfort Zone," by Christopher G. Moore, Thailand, Heaven Lake Press, 1997 - ISBN 974-87754-9-6, - pbk, 267 pp., 7.5" x 5."

One of 14 novels by experienced (Thailand Bestselling Author), crisp fictional author Moore writing with unique, finely polished verve reserved for experienced & seasoned novelists. His mastery of poetic license, fresh similes & energetic embellishment had to originate in real life experiences.

Moore, once again, uses NYU investigative lawyer & protagonist Vincent Calvino, living in Bangkok & is hired by telecom expert Harry Markle to check on younger bros. Drew, Saigon attorney, about ethical issues at his firm. Not only is Drew unexpectedly killed but Drew's client Mark Wang from Hong Kong is found dead. Calvino & "Pratt", Lt. Col. with Royal Thai Police & long-tiome friend from college days, work together in solving the crimes. Calvino has charm for the ladies & we are introduced to Jackie Ky & Mai, & given a slurry of info about the "Comfort Zone" of bars beset with drugs, booze & women -- plus other mercenary frequenters, foreign & domestic.

The plot takes place in Thailand & we are given a taste of Thai vocabulary to provide suitable Asian twang & allowed to glimpse the degraded human essences of street people when lured to the "Comfort Zone". Moore's novel provides an interesting itinerary of characters, peoples & places. Our memories get refreshed over geography, politics & cultures involved in Vietnam War years (1954-1975) & of assiduous forces exacted on those people who stayed or came later for divers reasons. The finale seemed frail when Vincent, injured & melancholic, needed coaxing to leave the intimacy of the "Comfort Zone". Having been introduced to Moore's protagonist, Vincent Calvino, I look forward to following him under Moore's other titles. It is a good read & I'm pleased it was brought to my attention.