British journalist Hadley Arnold—who is based in Hong Kong—is employed by a mysterious American “casting agent” to help destroy the reputation of an actor tipped to become the next James Bond. With only his questionable ethics and even worse instincts to guide him, Arnold's quest takes him from sleazy bars in Hong Kong to deadly beaches in Sri Lanka. Filled with biting wit and an oddball sense of humor, this novel is a cleverly crafted dark comedy.