It's been a long time since Red Williams earned an honest dollar. A truly lovable con man, he lives in Panama with his girlfriend, Azucar, a woman he met in his favorite bordello. When Azucar is brutally murdered, Red vows to avenge her death. In his search for the killers, Red finds adventure, danger and a scandal that leads him to the highest level of American politics. Praise for ""Panama Red"" ""Many readers will find their knuckles growing white as the story crashes toward its...thoroughly gripping conclusion. The Ottawa Citizen ""On one level the book is a thriller, on another a delightful comedy. Above all it's an entertaining novel..."" The Hamilton Spectator. ""A terrific read."" Winnipeg Free Press .".".his ability to bring his wild settings into a sharp focus is never less than uncanny."" Chicago Tribune