<B>"One of my favorite new mystery series, perfect escapism."—Sarah Weinman, <I>National Post</I></B> <P></P><B>An Ava Lee Novel<BR></B><B>A Picador Original</B> <P>Fifty million dollars has disappeared into thin air from the accounts of one of the richest men in the Philippines, Tommy Ordonez. His one hope is Ava Lee—sleek, capable forensic accountant and sleuth. With the help of her Triad-connected partner, Uncle, Ava follows the money trail from San Francisco to Costa Rica to the casinos and illegal gambling dens of Las Vegas. Meanwhile, a vengeful adversary from Ava’s past has put out a contract on her life, and the shadowy hit man is close at her heels every step of the way. 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, Ian Hamilton's <I>The Disciple of Las Vegas </I>introduces<I> </I>Ava Lee: a deadly martial artist with a taste for luxury and a mind like a steel trap.