Ava Lee series picked up by Picador USA – first release, February 2013

Picador USA has inked a deal with Ian Hamilton for the first four books in the Ava Lee series. The first book to be released February 2013 is the Disciple of Las Vegas.

This mystery thriller takes has Ava Lee chasing down $50 million that as disappeared into thin air from the accounts of one of the richest men in the Philippines, Tommy Ordinez. His one hope is Ava Lee — a forensic accountant, whose assets include a deadly set of hands. With the help of her Triad-connected partner, Uncle, Ava follows the money trail from San Francisco to Costa Rica, and to the casinos and illegal gambling dens of Las Vegas. Will Ava recover the stolen cash, without stepping into the crosshairs of a growing list of enemies? The first book of an electrifying new series, The Disciple of Las Vegas introduces Ava Lee – lethal, beautiful, and with a mind like a steel trap.

“Although the Water Rat of Wanchai was the first book in the series, Picador felt the Las Vegas connection would make The Disciple the natural book to launch with in the US,” said Hamilton. “I couldn’t be more thrilled with the support the editors and staff at Picador are giving to me the Ava Lee series.”

Barnes &Noble will be promoting The DISCIPLE OF LAS VEGAS chain-wide, in more than 650 stores, thanks largely to the striking graphic cover for the US launch.