"In this thoroughly researched piece of work, 'A Field of Virgins', Ian Devey has crafted a beautifully written story around the tragic realities of the Thai sex-trade. The sex-trade in the Kingdom of Thailand as anywhere in the world, is a deplorable situation where, in this case young virgin Akha hill-tribe girls are, because of family poverty, sold by their fathers to ruthless middle-men or lured into a world of slavery and a promised freedom that never arrives

"Various characters wallow in involving themselves in the transactions and subjugation of these girls' lives and destiny. Enter Roland.

"Others will unwittingly or unwillingly find themselves party to the various scams - running drugs, diamonds, credit-cards - used to front the sinister trafficking of these girls, denying them their basic human rights. Two English ex-pats, Gus and Herby find themselves in the pocket of their ruthless compatriot Roland, to fill this profile.

"A Field of Virgins is written with an uncanny beauty despite the context. Through its wholesome descriptiveness, it gives you a chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of Thailand and what you might or might not expect to encounter while travelling the country, whilst keeping you abreast of the chain of events lived by all involved.

"Do the Thai authorities really care what's happening under their noses? Can these strangers in a strange land bask in their frivolity untouchable?

"This read will not leave you bored. Not your typical one person narrative, it's written primarily through the eyes of the quite sympathetic Herby and his carefree pal, Gus, both penniless. Devey also lets us delve into the personas of the other characters spoiling us with even more dimension, giving this gem a powerful and unparalleled dynamic.

"Read this book."

- Paul McCann, English teacher and traveller