A Crime of the Under-seas

In the humid verandah of Colombo’s Grand Oriental Hotel, Christopher Collon—a sharp‑witted, globe‑trotting private enquiry agent—shares a drink with a daring smuggler and a desperate Argentine bank manager. Their conversation drifts from contraband routes across the Indian Ocean to a missing fortune that could finance empires, hinting at the tangled web of illegal trade that underpins the East’s glittering markets. Collon’s own line of work is a blend of detective work, diplomatic intrigue, and high‑stakes escort missions that take him from Ceylon’s spice‑laden ports to the remote jungles of Burma.

When a sudden cry echoes through his diving helmet, Collon is thrust into a perilous chase that threatens to expose the hidden economies of the under‑sea world. With old friends turning into rivals and a mysterious cargo that could alter the balance of power, he must navigate treacherous waters—both literal and moral—to stay ahead of the law and his own conscience. Listeners are invited to join him on a suspenseful, early‑20th‑century adventure where every shadow beneath the waves could conceal a crime waiting to be uncovered.