Banana Leaf Books

12/27/2024

99-cent special!
PACIFIC ODYSSEY ebooks from Amazon!
Three days only . . .
Dec 30, 31 and Jan 1!

Enjoy this enormous hit novel at the deeply discounted price of only .99! You'll be thrilled by the adventures of Lew Clarke, as the tech star travels to a strange land where all his knowledge and skills are essentially worthless. But friends and guides he finds in the quirky Kingdom of Amazia help him find his way, as well as meaning . . . and even love?

PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0

10/15/2024

FREE THRILLS!
One more time . . . Free downloads!

The newly-revised edition of PACIFIC DASH is now available for five days of FREE DOWNLOAD at Amazon.com, from Wed 16 Oct through Sun 20 October!

This second edition features a brand new cover and updated formatting of the novel to come into line with that used in the new, just-published Chet Nairene book, PACIFIC ODYSSEY, also available at Amazon.

(And whatever you do, don't miss the brand new novel from Chet Nairene, "PACIFIC ODYSSEY - The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0". It's been described as a real rocket ride, like 'Poltergeist meets Wall Street, deep in tropical Asia!')

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093QYS47V

PACIFIC DASH: From Asia Vagabond to Casino King

09/30/2024

PACIFIC ODYSSEY .99 discount downloads are here!

Starting Tuesday, 1 Oct, and until 5 Oct, this delightful new story from Chet Nairene will be available to download at Amazon for the deeply discounted price of only .99!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXX3CTHQ

PACIFIC ODYSSEY, just published by Banana Leaf Books,l is a treat for fans of international adventure, travel fiction and romantic fantasy. This story captivates readers with doses of humor, exotica, adventure and romance.

Lew Clarke, a brilliant but shallow New York tech businessman, gets in over his head versus Asian occult forces and, in order to save his company, journeys to an odd hermit kingdom hidden deep within Southeast Asia. Once there, everything starts to escalate . . . all in the wrong direction!

Dont miss this thrilling read!

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PACIFIC ODYSSEY IS a Wild Ride! Something Like 'Poltergeist’ meets ‘Wall Street’ in a remote Asian kingdom. -- James Roby, author of the gritty Urban Knights Series.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0

PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0

09/30/2024

OCTOBER 1 - 5 . . .

99-CENT WEEK IS HERE for 'PACIFIC ODYSSEY'!

"PACIFIC ODYSSEY, The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0" is the hilarious new story from Chet Nairene, author of PACIFIC DASH.

This un-put-downable novel will be available from Amazon for five days, from Tuesday 1 October through Saturday 5 October, for just 99 cents!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXX3CTHQ

Lew Clarke, a brilliant but shallow New York tech businessman, gets in over his head versus dangerous Asian occult forces and, in order to save his company, journeys to an odd hermit kingdom deep in Southeast Asia.
Once there, beyond the Golden Triangle, things soon escalate . . . and all in the wrong direction!

He finds himself in a closed-off, mysterious new universe, where all his modern-day Western knowledge and expertise are useless.

Humorous and at times harrowing, PACIFIC ODYSSEY is a cautionary tale that pits modern Western values and tech against Eastern mysticism and the occult.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0

09/25/2024

Coming soon . . . 99-cent PACIFIC ODYSSEY Week!

This special promo price is available Tue 1 Oct through Thu 5 Oct.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY is the delightful new novel from Banana Leaf Books that will transport readers to Amazia, an exotic fantasyland of non-stop laughs and surprises. See why readers are loving this new offering, said to be like ‘Poltergeist meets Wall Street’ in remote Asia!

This latest story from Chet Nairene, author of the hilarious PACIFIC DASH, is also a thrilling business travel adventure.

Manhattan tech superstar Lew Clarke disappears down an existential rabbit hole once his customers begin experiencing horrible accidents, apparently linked to products he is importing. He is forced to visit a remote Southeast Asian backwater, the Kingdom of Amazia, to unravel the mess with his supplier.

But once in Amazia, his Western knowledge all proves worthless. He comes to increasingly rely upon help from new Amaza friends, but will that be enough? He even falls in love. But once he learns the dark secret haunting the kingdom, Lew's mission becomes much more than just saving himself and his company.

Buy PACIFIC ODYSSEY at Amazon.com!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXX3CTHQ

PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0

09/23/2024

OCTOBER 1 - 5 . . .
99-CENT WEEK IS HERE for 'PACIFIC ODYSSEY'!

"PACIFIC ODYSSEY, The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0" is the hilarious new story from Chet Nairene, author of PACIFIC DASH.

This un-put-downable novel will be available from Amazon for five days, from Tuesday 1 October through Saturday 5 October, for just 99 cents!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXX3CTHQ

PACIFIC ODYSSEY IS a Wild Ride! Something Like 'Poltergeist’ meets ‘Wall Street’ in a remote Asian kingdom. -- James Roby, author of the gritty Urban Knights Series.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY, from Banana Leaf Books, is an exotic and dazzling treat for any fan of international adventure and travel fiction, or even romantic fantasy, with generous helpings of humor, exotica, adventure and romance.

Lew Clarke, a brilliant but shallow New York tech businessman, gets in over his head versus dangerous Asian occult forces and, in order to save his company, journeys to an odd hermit kingdom deep in Southeast Asia.

Once there, beyond the Golden Triangle, things soon escalate . . . and all in the wrong direction! He finds himself in a closed-off, mysterious, but highly ethical new universe, where all his modern-day Western knowledge and expertise are useless.

He attempts to navigate the rules of an unfathomable society, helped out by a cast pf exotic but charming characters, including Mr. Frog, Wongrat, Uncle Inpanh, Khun Khon and his Amazia sidekick, Boo.

Romance strikes in the ultra-rural town of Biti, when Lew falls headlong for Boo’s stunning cousin, Miss Nong.

But once he discovers the dark secret that threatens the quirky kingdom, Lew's entire mission shifts to encompass much more than just saving himself.

Humorous and at times harrowing, PACIFIC ODYSSEY is a cautionary tale that pits modern Western values and tech against Eastern mysticism and the occult.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0

07/22/2024

PACIFIC ODYSSEY .99 discount downloads are here!

Today, this delightful new story from Chet Nairene is available to download at Amazon for the deeply discounted price of only .99!

The rest of the week, discount sales will continue, but not as steep as the initial .99 . . . so act fast!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXX3CTHQ

PACIFIC ODYSSEY, just published by Banana Leaf Books,l is a treat for fans of international adventure, travel fiction and romantic fantasy. This story captivates readers with doses of humor, exotica, adventure and romance.

Lew Clarke, a brilliant but shallow New York tech businessman, gets in over his head versus Asian occult forces and, in order to save his company, journeys to an odd hermit kingdom hidden deep within Southeast Asia. Once there, everything starts to escalate . . . all in the wrong direction!

Dont miss this thrilling read!

========================

PACIFIC ODYSSEY IS a Wild Ride! Something Like 'Poltergeist’ meets ‘Wall Street’ in a remote Asian kingdom. -- James Roby, author of the gritty Urban Knights Series.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0

07/16/2024

Announcing PACIFIC ODYSSEY discount week, 21-28 July!

This delightful new story from Chet Nairene, author of PACIFIC DASH, will be available for download from Amazon at a deeply discounted price. Just .99 the first few days.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXX3CTHQ

PACIFIC ODYSSEY IS a Wild Ride! Something Like 'Poltergeist’ meets ‘Wall Street’ in a remote Asian kingdom. -- James Roby, author of the gritty Urban Knights Series.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY, just published by Banana Leaf Books,l is a treat for fans of international adventure, travel fiction and romantic fantasy. This story captivates readers with doses of humor, exotica, adventure and romance.

It is the story of Lew Clarke, a brilliant but shallow New York tech businessman, who gets in over his head versus dangerous Asian occult forces. In order to save his company, he must journey to an odd hermit kingdom hidden deep in Southeast Asia. And once there, things there soon escalate . . . all in the wrong direction!

In Amazia -- a closed-off, mysterious, but highly ethical new universe -- all Lew's modern-day Western knowledge and expertise are useless. He attempts to navigate the rules of an unfathomable society, helped out by a cast pf exotic but charming characters, including Mr. Frog, Wongrat, Uncle Inpanh, Khun Khon and his Amazia sidekick, Boo. Romance strikes him in the ultra-rural town of Biti, when Lew falls headlong for Boo’s stunning cousin, Miss Nong.

But after he discovers the dark secret that threatens the quirky kingdom, Lew's entire mission shifts to encompass much more than just saving himself.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY is humorous and at times harrowing, a cautionary tale that pits modern Western values and tech against Eastern mysticism and the occult.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY: The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0

07/16/2024

Special Offer!

The first twenty-five respondents can obtain a free review copy of PACIFIC ODYSSEY via the website BookSprouts.

All you have to do is commit to writing a fair and honest Amazon review after you have finished. (Of course, I hope you have a five-star reading experience!)

This will be totally free to you, no strings attached. I have not used BookSprout's services before, so we can all learn together.

Thanks and best regards, Chet

‘A Wild Ride! Like Poltergeist’ meets ‘Wall Street’ in a remote Asian kingdom. -- James Roby, Urban Knights SeriesFrom the pen of bestselling author Chet Nairene comes PACIFIC ODYSSEY, The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0, a treat for fans of international adventure and travel fiction. With equal ...

07/04/2024

Pretty incredible review just received for PACIFIC ODYSSEY, from book blogger Rose Auburn in the UK.

Rose has really done a professional job, finding the themes and subtexts, etc. I hope you all have had a chance to read the story but, if not, her review provides a really good taste, to see if you'd enjoy it.

Here's the link:

by Chet NaireneRating: *****Thirty-six-year-old tech wizard, Lew Clarke is about to ascend to god-like status at the corporate behemoth he has worked for since leaving Harvard. Accolades, and more importantly to Lew, eye-watering levels of financial recompense are raining down on him. But when a min...

05/31/2024

Coming soon . . . 99-cent PACIFIC ODYSSEY Week!
This special promo price is available Sun 2 June through Sat 8 June.

PACIFIC ODYSSEY is a delightful new novel from Banana Leaf Books that will transport readers to Amazia, an exotic fantasyland of non-stop laughs and surprises. See why readers are loving this new offering, said to be like ‘Poltergeist meets Wall Street’ in remote Asia! This latest story from Chet Nairene, author of the hilarious PACIFIC DASH, is also a thrilling business travel adventure.

Manhattan tech superstar Lew Clarke disappears down an existential rabbit hole once his customers begin experiencing horrible accidents, apparently linked to products he is importing. He is forced to visit a remote Southeast Asian backwater, the Kingdom of Amazia, to unravel the mess with his supplier.

But once in Amazia, his Western knowledge all proves worthless. He comes to increasingly rely upon help from new Amaza friends, but will that be enough? He even falls in love. But once he learns the dark secret haunting the kingdom, Lew's mission becomes much more than just saving himself and his company.

Buy PACIFIC ODYSSEY today at Amazon.com!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXX3CTHQ

05/02/2024

Wonderful accolades for Chet Nairene's newest novel, PACIFIC ODYSSEY, just in from the amazing Jake Needham, Asia's #1 English-language crime writer:

"PACIFIC ODYSSEY is an uncommonly well written and utterly hilarious meander along that borderline where reality and fantasy blur, and particularly here in Asia the actual location of that borderline is always a matter of considerable speculation.” — Jake Needham, Amazon #1 bestselling author of the Inspector Samuel Tay series

Banana Leaf Books is a small imprint specializing in expat fiction . . . exciting stories set in far

05/02/2024

FREE THRILLS!
Sunday May 5!!
One more time . . .

The newly-revised ebook edition of PACIFIC DASH will be available for FREE DOWNLOAD at Amazon.com on Sunday May 5!

This second edition features a brand new cover and updated formatting of the novel to come into line with that used in the new, just-published Chet Nairene book, PACIFIC ODYSSEY, also available at Amazon.

(And whatever you do, don't miss the brand new novel from Chet Nairene, "PACIFIC ODYSSEY - The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0". It's been described as a real rocket ride, like 'Poltergeist meets Wall Street, deep in tropical Asia!' Also available on Amazon.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093QYS47V

PACIFIC DASH: From Asia Vagabond to Casino King

04/15/2024

FREE THRILLS! One more time . . .

The newly-revised edition of PACIFIC DASH will be available for three days of FREE DOWNLOAD at Amazon.com on April 18-19-20!

This second edition features a brand new cover and updated formatting of the novel to come into line with that used in the new, just-published Chet Nairene book, PACIFIC ODYSSEY, also available at Amazon.

(And whatever you do, don't miss the brand new novel from Chet Nairene, "PACIFIC ODYSSEY - The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0". It's been described as a real rocket ride, like 'Poltergeist meets Wall Street, deep in tropical Asia!')

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093QYS47V

Banana Leaf Books is a small imprint specializing in expat fiction . . . exciting stories set in far

04/03/2024

A newly-revised edition of PACIFIC DASH will be available for three days of FREE DOWNLOAD at Amazon.com: April 4-5-6!

This second edition features a brand new cover and updated formatting of the novel to come into line with that used in the new, just-published Chet Nairene book, PACIFIC ODYSSEY, also available at Amazon.

(And whatever you do, don't miss the brand new novel from Chet Nairene, "PACIFIC ODYSSEY - The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0". It's been described as a real rocket ride, like 'Poltergeist meets Wall Street, deep in tropical Asia!')

Banana Leaf Books is a small imprint specializing in expat fiction . . . exciting stories set in far

03/18/2024

NOW ON SALE from Amazon, another delighful confection from the pen of author Chet Nairene! 😁

PACIFIC ODYSSEY (The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0) is something like a humorous mashup between Poltergeist and Wall Street, all set deep inside a mysterious SE Asian kingdom. At times harrowing, often quirky, this novel promises to be a page-turner you'll not want to put down!

When brilliant but shallow Manhattan businessman Lew Clarke goes into partnership with a strange company situated far beyond the Golden Triangle, importing their amazing products, horrible calamities begin to strike his American customers.

Lew is forced to visit his supplier in the remote hermit kingdom of Amazia 🌏 . . . and his life will never be the same.

Fans of PACIFIC DASH will recognize the same culture clash humor and exotica you love, filling the pages of this new novel.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXX3CTHQ

Banana Leaf Books is a small imprint specializing in expat fiction . . . exciting stories set in far-off lands painted by exotic cultures.

01/14/2024

MORE FREE DOWNLOADS FOR PACIFIC DASH!!!
Fri Jan 19 - Sun Jan 21 on Amazon.com

Here's your chance for an absolutely free copy of this hilarious and breathtaking bestseller!

PACIFIC DASH is a compulsively readable adventure travel novel that will be available free (no strings attached!) for three days on Amazon. But if you do enjoy it, PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING!

See why so many travel adventure fiction fans have delighted to the tale of young Dash Bonaventure as he knocks around Southeast Asia, falling in love/lust, saving lives (while almost losing his own).

Fans of gambling fiction will also enjoy reading about Dash's years aboard an illegal floating casino ship, offshore from Singapore, or his role in inventing the Macau casino 'whale gambler' VIP junket business.

This page-turner is an engaging fictional memoir that reminds many readers of early Paul Theroux travel writing, the 'Flashman' series or Alex Garland's 'The Beach'.

Meet colorful characters like Little Fatty, Snakehead Goh and 'The Slug'. Nairene's story is designed for pure reader pleasure. It is a quick and colorful read, jammed with anecdotes and detail about exotic locations like Bali, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, etc.
Absolutely a free promotional offer, but if you do enjoy the novel, please help author Nairene by leaving a five-star rating on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093QYS47V

PACIFIC DASH: From Asia Vagabond to Casino King