Prisoners in Paradise - Wal Watkins

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, Prisoners in Paradise follows two disillusioned Australians, a tough former Marine and a rebellious young anti-war activist, whose paths collide in Thailand. Drawn into the turbulent world of Bangkok's bars and brothels, they become entangled with a young Thai woman fleeing pursuit by both American forces and the Viet Cong. As the trio struggles to survive, the novel explores the moral contradictions of war, the exploitation of Southeast Asia during the conflict, and the fragile possibility of love and redemption amid violence and political chaos. Gritty, fast-paced and unflinching, it combines adventure, romance and social commentary in equal measure.