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Poke Rafferty book 1 · 2007

A Nail Through the Heart

Poke Rafferty book 1 by Timothy Hallinan

Noir and hardboiledPsychological suspense

Poke Rafferty, an American travel writer in Bangkok, is trying to build a family with Rose and Miaow. When a woman asks him to find her missing uncle, he is drawn into the dark side of the city.

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Book facts

Author
Timothy Hallinan
Series
Poke Rafferty, book 1 of 9
Published
2007
Setting
Set in Bangkok
Characters charted
4
Chart confidence
High

Who is in A Nail Through the Heart

4 recurring or key characters from Timothy Hallinan’s chart. Introduces Poke Rafferty, Rose, Miaow and Arthit.

Lead 1

Major 3

  • RoseFirst appearanceFormer bar girl, Poke's wife
  • MiaowFirst appearanceStreet child Poke and Rose adopt
  • ArthitFirst appearanceBangkok police officer and Poke's friend

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