Journal Entry 1 by Special-K from Carseldine, Queensland Australia on Friday, July 12, 2002

Hong Kong, about to be absorbed into the People's Republic of China, is the setting for this fact-and-action-packed thriller, as a tough and moral policeman tries to solve a triple murder before time runs out. Hong Kong Chief Inspector Chan Siukai's investigation brings him up against all the usual suspects--corrupt British diplomats and businessmen, American gangsters, Chinese warlords--and a few unusual ones. John Burdett, who once practiced law in Hong Kong, knows where the bodies are buried--and his fast-moving scenes of violence add quite a few more.

 

Journal Entry 2 by Special-K at Victoria Barracks, St Kilda Rd in Melbourne, Victoria Australia on Wednesday, August 14, 2002

Released on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Victoria Barracks, St Kilda Rd in Melbourne, Victoria Australia.

Left on one of the canons in front of Victoria Barracks. As you face the buildings it's the one on the left. 

Journal Entry 3 by Puphph from Happy Valley, South Australia Australia on Sunday, August 18, 2002

I found this book thanks to Special K behind the plaque in front of the Turkish cannon at St Kilda Barracks on Friday 16 August 2002. Just imagine, a book (free) in a plastic bag outside a military institution (albeit a now a largely historic one!)
Fate, that's what drives us whether we believe it or not. I have often passed the St Kilda Barracks without so much as a single thought in years gone by.
I was in Melbourne with my wife who was attending a conference & I was walking into Melbourne to meet my Mum & sister. Just an impulse but I could see the plaque & thought - 'I want to know what has been written on that'. Hence I found more than I bargained for.
I have already read about a third of the book, by page 3, I was wwell & truly hooked. This author is in the league of le Carre, Deighton & others. Although not a pure spy thriller it's in there & the color & smell of Hong Kong is in my mouth & nostrils. I'm gonna love this book by the time I finish it!
I will release this book into the wild in Adelaide where I live these days, & will post it's location by editing this one or, in a later journal titled 'Release' in this section.
This has been a great experience for me & I will release many more books in the near future.
Thanks Special K! 

Journal Entry 4 by Puphph at Keane War Memorial Gardens, Chandlers Hill in Adelaide, South Australia Australia on Sunday, September 01, 2002

Released on Sunday, September 01, 2002 at Keane War Memorial Gardens, Chandlers Hill in Adelaide, South Australia Australia.

Behind plaque in front of flagpole