Gone Bamboo

A retired assassin couple's chaotic Caribbean adventure

Anthony Bourdain author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Published:9th Aug '18

Should be back in stock very soon

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In Gone Bamboo, a retired assassin couple's Caribbean paradise turns chaotic after a botched job involving a Mafioso. Their tranquil life is upended by unexpected threats.

In Gone Bamboo, the story unfolds in a luxurious retirement home where Henry and Frances, both former New Yorkers and skilled assassins, find themselves in a tropical paradise. What was meant to be a peaceful retreat filled with cocktails and sun-soaked relaxation quickly turns chaotic when a job to eliminate a Mafioso godfather takes an unexpected turn. The idyllic setting of their Caribbean hideaway becomes a backdrop for a series of misadventures that challenge their skills and wits.

As the plot thickens, Henry and Frances are faced with an array of colorful characters, including a flamboyant cross-dressing capo and a rowdy Irish enforcer. Their tranquil life is further disrupted by a group of bumbling yet dangerous US marshals, leading to a mix of humor, tension, and action that keeps readers engaged. The interplay between the couple's past lives and their current predicament creates a captivating narrative that explores themes of identity and the complexities of retirement.

Gone Bamboo combines thrilling moments with witty dialogue, showcasing the authors' trademark style. Readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride through the challenges of leaving behind a life of crime while navigating the absurdities of their new existence. This novel is a testament to the idea that sometimes, escaping one's past is not as simple as it seems.

A caper of murder and mayhem that reads like Carl Hiaasen on holiday with Elmore Leonard and goes out with a bang like a tequila slammer * * The Times * *
A sparkling read * * Daily Telegraph * *
Sharp and funny - if it's gangster rap you want to read then Bourdain is your man * * Daily Express * *
A cross between The Sopranos and Baywatch * * Crimetime * *
This wise-cracking, snappy tale refreshes like a Caribbean breeze * * Herald * *

This sassy story of murder mayhem and Caribbean cocktails . . . is a superior read for the beach this summer

-- Lucy Knox * * Tribune * *

ISBN: 9781786895196

Dimensions: 260mm x 130mm x 20mm

Weight: 200g

304 pages

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