Inside Dope

Duane Ricketts had intended to go straight after leaving a Thai prison, but the prospect of making a bundle by locating the missing drug haul of the Mr Asia drug cartel (ten kilos of top-grade cocaine) is too good a chance to pass up. But he also has to contend with NZ cop Tito Ihaka, the CIA, and an American narcotics agents working for himself. ==Awards==

• Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing, Best Novel, 1996: joint winner ==Publication history==

After its initial publication in 1995 by Mandarin Publishing, the novel was reprinted as follows: • Hodder Moa Beckett, New Zealand 1995 • Vista, UK 1998 ==Dedication==

"Dedication: To Jeni, and to my mother and father." ==Notes==