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Interview with Frank Hurst

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Interview with Frank Hurst

Highlights Magazine
Summer 2023

Frank Hurst spent thirty-six years as a criminal investigator for the British Government. After leaving the service of the Crown, Frank has devoted his time to writing novels. His Golden Triangle trilogy, set in the Far East, has received wide acclaim and won literary awards. Here he tells us a little more about the second book in the trilogy.

A Writer’s Story

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A Writer’s Story

Expat Life in Thailand
28 Oct 2019

Frank Hurst, who writes under a pseudonym, was born in London and spent thirty-six years as an investigator for HM Customs, Scotland Yard and the British Foreign Office.

An Interview with Crime Thriller Author Frank Hurst

– A Former British Drug Intelligence Officer

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An Interview with Crime Thriller Author Frank Hurst

– A Former British Drug Intelligence Officer

People Things Literature
27 Aug 2018

“Graham Greene and George Orwell have been very inspirational. The lines are so simple but so descriptive at all sorts of levels. My love of the Far East has been a reoccurring theme and so I found Orwell’s first book “Burmese Days” brilliant to read – tragic and politically very thought provoking, and Greene’s “The Quiet American” set in 1950s Vietnam is simply wonderful. I modelled Mike Rawlin on the central character in that book to some extent.” Frank Hurst – author of the Mike Rawlin Crime Thriller Trilogy

My Favourite Holiday:

Frank Hurst loves the chaos and tranquillity of Thailand

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My Favourite Holiday:

Frank Hurst loves the chaos and tranquillity of Thailand

The Sunday Post
20 Feb 2018

LONDONER Frank Hurst is a former drugs intelligence investigator whose work for HM Customs, Scotland Yard and the Foreign Office took him all over the world.

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The Chiang Mai Assignment
12 Feb 2018

Currently in Thailand, writing book 3 of the Golden Triangle trilogy.

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The Chiang Mai Assignment
11 Feb 2018

The new book has just arrived on the shelves of Asia books, right next to "The Postmistress of Nong Khai" too!

Why I Love Thailand By Frank Hurst

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Why I Love Thailand By Frank Hurst

Female First
18 Jan 2018

I was very lucky that my work took me to Thailand in the mid-80s. We were investigating Howard Marks (Mr Nice) at the time and my office needed someone to see what he was up to in Bangkok. Bangkok simply blew me away. The juxtaposition of chaotic city, tranquil Buddhist temples, belching exhausts and the wonderful smell of spicy street food was a heady mix.

Press Release

Book Shelf - The Chiang Mai Assignment

Press Release

The Chiang Mai Assignment
11 Jan 2018

Press release for the new book, currently being sent to reviewers.

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Book Shelf - The Chiang Mai Assignment

Promo Video

The Chiang Mai Assignment
11 Nov 2017

The promo video for the new book has now been completed.

Secrets, romance, rivalry and deception – Interview with Frank Hurst, the author of “The Chiang Mai Assignment”

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Secrets, romance, rivalry and deception – Interview with Frank Hurst, the author of “The Chiang Mai Assignment”

V.M. Simandan
7 Nov 2017

Frank Hurst is a British retired career intelligence officer and investigator who has been calling Phuket, his home since 2011. In this interview he talks about his life experiences and his latest book The Chiang Mai Assignment, a thriller set in Thailand.

AUTHOR OF THE 'GOLDEN TRIANGLE TRILOGY' - FRANK HURST on 'LIVE 89.5 FM - DRIVE on LIVE' with JASON WILDER - 06.11.2017

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Author of the 'Golden Triangle Trilogy' - Frank Hurst on 'LIVE 89.5 FM - Drive on Live' with Jason Wilder - 06.11.2017

The Phuket News
6 Nov 2017

I had a great time doing this podcast with Phuket News.

‘The Postmistress of Nongkhai’ Leaves Us Wanting

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‘The Postmistress of Nongkhai’ Leaves Us Wanting

The Phuket News
8 July 2016

The topic of smuggling premium drugs from South and Southeast Asia during the latter half of the 20th century has been the basis for several good reads – non-fiction, fiction and a handful of titles that mix a little bit and a whole lot of both.

Sussex Author Publishes First Novel

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Sussex Author Publishes First Novel

The Augus
11 May 2016

A tale of passion, deception and intrigue set in London and Thailand against a backdrop of the dangerous world of international drug smuggling may seem like the stuff of thrillers.

The War on Drugs

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The War on Drugs

Bangkok Post
09 May 2016

Drugs are a trillion-dollar business and the so-called War on Drugs is under-financed. So much is paid to the powers that be to turn a blind eye that those who fight the good fight deserve the credit they get when busting a drug ring.

The Postmistress of Nong Khai by Frank Hurst

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The Postmistress of Nong Khai by Frank Hurst

The Book Bag
Jan 2016

Mike Rawlins' rise through the ranks in the investigation department of Customs and Excise has been steady, culminating in his dream posting: attachment to the British Embassy, Thailand. It gets even better when he realises a name from his past is also operating out of the country on the other side of the law. Mike's attempts to nail him over the years have become personal and now, thanks to local informant or 'Postmistress' Lek, prosecution is a possibility. What Mike doesn't realise is the cost the chase will exact… not yet anyway.

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