: A dissolute American living an expensive, bored lifestyle heavily funded by a shipping job. His deep-seated greed instantly pivots him from a regular citizen into a cold-blooded killer.
: The loot belongs to the state, but Jaffe's overwhelming greed takes over. When his houseboy discovers the cache and threatens to alert the police, Jaffe loses control and kills him. A Lotus For Miss Quon
: Mirroring Chase's typical noir style, the narrative focuses on a regular person destroyed by a sudden proximity to immense, illicit wealth. : A dissolute American living an expensive, bored
Below is a scannable content draft outlining the book's profile, plot summary, and key character dynamics. 📌 Book Profile : James Hadley Chase Publication Date : 1961 Genre : Hardboiled crime fiction, psychological thriller Setting : Post-colonial Saigon, Vietnam When his houseboy discovers the cache and threatens