Inside Dope
1995 crime novel by New Zealand writer Paul Thomas
Inside Dope is a 1995 Ned Kelly Award-winning novel by the New Zealand author Paul Thomas.[1][2]
Synopsis
Duane Ricketts had intended to go straight after leaving a Thai prison, but the prospect of making a bundle by locating the missing drug haul of the Mr Asia drug cartel (ten kilos of top-grade cocaine) is too good a chance to pass up. But he also has to contend with NZ cop Tito Ihaka, the CIA, and an American narcotics agents working for himself.
Awards
- Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing, Best Novel, 1996: joint winner[3]
Publication history
After its initial publication in 1995 by Mandarin Publishing,[4] the novel was reprinted as follows:
- Hodder Moa Beckett, New Zealand 1995[2]
- Vista, UK 1998[2]
Dedication
"Dedication: To Jeni, and to my mother and father."
Notes
- This is the prequel to the author's follow-up, Guerilla Season.
References
- ^ "Paul Thomas back on the beat". Otago Daily Times Online News. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Austlit — Inside Dope". Austlit. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "1996 Ned Kelly Award Winners". Australian Crime Writers. Archived from the original on 27 March 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Inside Dope (Mandarin)". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
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