The Waters of Manila Bay are Never Silent

Name: The Waters of Manila Bay are Never Silent
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9789815017991
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By I.S.A. Crisostomo-Lopez

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The Waters of Manila Bay are Never Silent by I.S.A. Crisostomo-Lopez is a riveting crime and thriller novel set against the backdrop of Manila. It follows the intertwining lives of various characters as they navigate a world filled with mystery and intrigue. The narrative captures the pulsating energy of the city while delving into deeper themes of personal struggles and the hidden fears that lurk beneath the urban surface.
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This gripping detective novel set against the vibrant backdrop of Manila offers a thrilling exploration of crime, loyalty, and justice. You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to intricately woven mysteries that capture the rich complexities of Filipino culture and society. Its engaging narrative and atmospheric storytelling promise to keep you captivated from start to finish.

The Waters of Manila Bay are Never Silent

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A journalist's struggle to bring justice to a boy who was unjustly killed after being tagged as a drug runner, and his fight to defend the weak and the voiceless caught in the middle of the government's war against illegal drugs.

When an article about a boy who was killed after being tagged by police as a drug runner lands on his desk, journalist Zechariah 'Zeke' Dipasupil feels the story deserves to be on the front page. He empathises with the dead boy whose cries were unjustly silenced since he also lost his voice as a child.

He grew up without knowing his father and had to look after his mother who suffered from depression and other ailments. His fight to defend the weak and the voiceless caught in the middle of the government's war against illegal drugs is reminiscent of the activist movement during the Martial Law years in the Philippines. Later, he meets his long-lost grandmother who reveals the truth about his father.

As he struggles to rise above societal oppression, he finally finds the courage to respond to the many unsettling silences in his personal life.

The Waters of Manila Bay are Never Silent by I.S.A. Crisostomo-Lopez is a powerful narrative that highlights the plights and struggles within the war on drugs, echoing a deep resonance with historical activism and personal discovery.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789815017991

Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 May 2023

Country: Singapore

Imprint: Penguin Random House SEA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 194

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction I.S.A. Crisostomo-Lopez Penguin Books

About the Author

I.S.A. Crisostomo-Lopez is a writer based in Binan City, Philippines. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts from the University of the Philippines Los Banos in 1996 and her Master's degree in Creative Writing from De La Salle University Manila in 2003. She is married with four children. She has published several works of fiction including 'Passage', which was anthologized in Hoard of Thunder 2- Philippine Short Stories in English by UP Press. She has also written storybooks for children, Si Lola Apura at si Lolo Un Momento published by Adarna House and Ang Bisikleta ni Kyla, a volunteer book project published by Philam Foundation. Her latest work is a science fiction trilogy, the Driftland series, written for young adult readers.