Name: Black Water Sister
SKU: 53339570
Price: 365.00 ZAR
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Author: Zen Cho

Type

Physical Book

Author

Zen Cho

Publisher

Ace Books

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

384

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8x13.7x3 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN13

9780425283431

Edition No.

Synopsis "Black Water Sister "

A finalist for the 2022 World Fantasy Award for Best NovelOne of BookPage's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2021 One of Tor.com Reviewers' Choice Best Books of 2021 One of Book Riot's Best SFF Standalones of 2021 "Ghosts. Gods. Gangsters. Black Water Sister has it all...a wildly entertaining coming-of-age story for the twentysomething set, with a protagonist who is almost painfully relatable at times."--Vulture A twisty, feminist, and enthralling page-turner.--BuzzFeed A sharp and bittersweet story of past and future, ghosts and gods and family.--Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education A reluctant medium discovers the ties that bind can unleash a dangerous power in this compelling Malaysian-set contemporary fantasy. When Jessamyn Teoh starts hearing a voice in her head, she chalks it up to stress. Closeted, broke and jobless, she's moving back to Malaysia with her parents - a country she last saw when she was a toddler. She soon learns the new voice isn't even hers, it's the ghost of her estranged grandmother. In life, Ah Ma was a spirit medium, avatar of a mysterious deity called the Black Water Sister. Now she's determined to settle a score against a business magnate who has offended the god--and she's decided Jess is going to help her do it, whether Jess wants to or not. Drawn into a world of gods, ghosts, and family secrets, Jess finds that making deals with capricious spirits is a dangerous business, but dealing with her grandmother is just as complicated. Especially when Ah Ma tries to spy on her personal life, threatens to spill her secrets to her family and uses her body to commit felonies. As Jess fights for retribution for Ah Ma, she'll also need to regain control of her body and destiny - or the Black Water Sister may finish her off for good.

Zen Cho

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Zen Cho (Malaysia, 1986) is a Malaysian writer based in the United Kingdom, known for her contribution to fantasy literature. Her work is characterized by integrating fantasy elements with social and cultural themes. Among her most notable titles are The Sorcerer to the Crown (2015), The Terracotta Bride (2021), and Black Water Sister (2023), all available in Spanish. Her narrative has been awarded prizes such as the Hugo, Crawford, and British Fantasy, and she has been a finalist in the Locus and Astounding awards.

In addition to her literary work, Zen Cho has participated in literary events, organized conventions, and collaborated on radio and television programs, addressing issues of social justice and gender questions. Her innovative approach and commitment to diversity have established her as an influential voice in contemporary literature.

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