PATTAYA BEACH

by JOHN ELRAY

Overview

Fah, a twenty-two year-old farm girl from Thailand's rural northeast has moved to Pattaya City to do the one thing that has any hope of bringing her decent money – work in the sex trade. Her goal: land a well to do foreigner who can deliver her and her family from a subsistence life. Ed, a recent arrival from America, looks like he might just be the one. What Fah doesn't know, however, is that Ed is a deeply disturbed man who has traveled to Thailand to kill his nemesis, Bill (Fah's employer), in retaliation for an imagined betrayal. What Ed doesn't know is that he's about to fall in love – and that's when all the trouble begins.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler to the Land of Smiles or a neophyte, you'll be totally absorbed in John Elray's latest novel, Pattaya Beach. Based on a true story, Pattaya Beach exposes the grit beneath the veneer of the fun capital of the world, and delves into the psyches of its cast of inimitable characters in this compelling novel that you won't want to put down. The author guides you along the broad arc of Fah and Ed's engaging odyssey to convey invaluable insight into the people, passions and perils of Thailand – a land of pleasure unmatched anywhere else on earth.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940184726359
Publisher:	Aardwolfe Books
Publication date:	02/12/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	350 KB

About the Author

An avid world traveler, John Elray earned his Masters degree while residing in New England and has over 25 years of technical writing experience. John has spent a significant amount of time in Thailand, traveling extensively, and has firsthand knowledge of the country at large, its people, their culture, and the events which he portrays in his second novel, Pattaya Beach. Since the publication of his first book (Khalifah, Aardwolfe Books, 2001; Greek translation, Kedros Publishers, Athens, 2004), he has discussed his craft at conferences, book signings, and during radio interviews. John has also served as editor for several other authors on their books.
John's latest work is a satirical collection of darkly humorous short stories entitled "You Thought You Had It Bad".

Editorial Reviews

I can't for the life of me understand why I liked this book. It's mostly written for and about men, it takes place in a country that I can't stand, and the book format is ponderous. Yet I couldn't put it down. I think the problem I had is that the story is so baldly realistic that it's tough to take. And the ending is also realistic and harsh. Elray's writing propels you through the story, so it's over almost before it begins.
A great read, but not for the faint hearted.

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