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Greedy.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 45. P. 30 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article reviews "Greedy," a thriller by Callie Kazumi, focusing on the struggles of Ed Cook, a British expat in Tokyo who faces financial ruin and the threat of a yakuza crime boss. Once a recruiter and sous chef, Ed becomes entangled with Hazeline Yamamoto, a British Japanese widow, after he falsifies his credentials for a high-paying chef job at her remote mansion. As Ed navigates Hazeline's extravagant lifestyle and secretive gatherings, he begins to suspect that her generosity may hide darker intentions. The review notes Kazumi's engaging writing style and the book's appeal to neo-noir enthusiasts, despite some predictable plot elements. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/11, Vol. 272, Issue 45, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:189536735
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