Poke Rafferty

Meet Poke Rafferty, a character from a mystery series that takes place in Thailand by Timothy Hallinan. He is a Filipino-Irish travel writer who quickly becomes a private eye once he moves to Bangkok. As a man who’s life is a bit of a mess, he craves stability and consistency in his life. His move to Thailand changes his life in ways he could have never expected. He quickly finds a girlfriend named Rose, with her own set of problems as an ex-prostitute. Poke Rafferty’s compassion and desire for a quiet family life shine through as he and Rose unofficially adopt Miaow, a homeless child. Hallinan’s writing is honest and gritty, and the life of homeless children in Thailand is no exception to that rule, so expect this novel to pull on your heartstrings.