Max Lecrasseux

Pay Dirt Max Lecrasseux

Pay Dirt: The Cold, Hard, Testimony is an intriguing and unconventional mystery story that deals with the psychological rather than the actual. Based largely on real-life events (the illegal African diamond trade and the botched assassination attempt on the Premier of China) blends gripping symbolism with penetrating satire. The story spans several continents and opens unforgettably in the vibrant corners of exotic East Africa. After having discovered that he has seemingly been swindled out of his life's nest-egg, the narrator, a certain Mr. Weston, feels betrayed and disillusioned after accepting a new assignment from his boss. Only the Swami and the enigmatic Mr. Eks hold the pieces to the puzzle. The book is open to widely different interpretations. What is certain is that the novel tends to exert a chilly and lasting influence over the reader's imagination.