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The story follows David Driessen, an ambitious lawyer in Amsterdam, who becomes entangled in a perilous relationship with a wealthy client. Initially drawn in by the allure of success and financial gain, David soon discovers the dark consequences of his client's generosity, which leads him into a spiral of gambling addiction and personal turmoil. As he grapples with his wife's betrayals and the mounting pressures of his choices, David races against time to escape the dangerous grip of his client's corrupt world.

"Amsterdam is a very welcome, if long overdue, instalment in the Akashic Noir Series. Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighbourhood or location within the respective city."--Provided by publisher