Reliable at Christmas

In this short story, Bill Jedburgh, a former Royal Hong Kong Police officer turned mercenary, relaxes in Phuket and bonds with a charismatic local named Clarence, who presents him with an intriguing proposition. As tension rises with the arrival of suspicious Russian gangsters, Jedburgh finds himself drawn into a potentially dangerous situation. The narrative combines the laid-back setting with moments of suspense, highlighting Jedburgh’s cautious involvement in unexpected events.