The Market for Virgins

In "The Playground," award-winning author Paul Jaskunas explores the hedonistic and morally ambiguous lives of expats in Hong Kong through the eyes of junior executive Ben. Initially seeking a thrilling career opportunity at a prestigious bank, Ben quickly becomes entangled in a world where privilege and commodification reign. A seemingly innocent outing on the South China Sea uncovers a disturbing secret that forces him to confront the ethical compromises of his new life in this glittering yet seedy city.