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Ian Hamilton


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Ian Hamilton has been a journalist, a senior executive with the federal government, a diplomat, and a businessman with international links. He has written for several magazines and newspapers in Canada and the U.S., including Maclean's, Boston Magazine, Saturday Night, Regina Leader Post, Calgary Albertan, and the Calgary Herald. His nonfiction book, The Children's Crusade, was a Canadian Book of the Month Club selection. ...more

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Chrystia Freeland is a fan of Ava Lee

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Chrystia Freeland, Member of Parliament and candidate for the Liberal Party leadership, has great taste in books—and she’s a fan of Ian Hamilton’s Ava Lee series! In a recent Instagram video, she shared her admiration for the bestselling thrillers. She joins countless readers who have been captivated by Ava Lee’s i

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Published on February 13, 2025 09:18
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“Her pace was measured, never hurried, and she held herself erect, confident of her time and place.”
Ian Hamilton, The Disciple of Las Vegas

“Ava said, “There is a French saying that applies to my situation: 'Be careful of that animal - it is very vicious. When you attack it, it defends itself.”
Ian Hamilton, The Water Rat of Wanchai

“I can’t remember the last time I drank a bottle of wine by myself,” she said.
“And I cannot remember the last time I offered someone a job and they turned me down and then gave me two hundred thousand dollars,” he said with a smile.”
Ian Hamilton, The Dragon Head of Hong Kong

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