{"title":"Karl De Mesa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarl De Mesa\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative stories that delve into the depths of human experience, blending vivid imagination with poignant reflection. His works invite readers to explore themes of hope, memory, and resilience through lyrical prose and richly drawn characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet within the realm of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, his novels like \u003cem\u003eDreamt for Years in the Shadow of the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e offer a contemplative journey that lingers long after the final page, perfect for readers who appreciate thoughtful and emotionally resonant storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dreamt-for-years-in-the-shadow-of-the-sun-by-karl-de-mesa-9789815266344","title":"Dreamt for Years in the Shadow of the Sun","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crime thriller of the dark fantastic set in a supernatural Metro Manila during the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCome along for a descent into a Manila in the claws of night and sinister folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA crime thriller set in 1990s Metro Manila of the dark fantastic, Lenix and Elena are young misfits recruited to fight in the secret war against the cartel known as The Lords of Night, the organisation ruling the trade of the mysterious, highly addictive drug Fantoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the team of the anarcho-shaman Conrad White Crow, they battle otherworldly creatures and monsters of folklore that control fantoma's manufacture and traffic. As their fates intertwine, Lenix and Elena discover how love can bloom in the shadow of ancient war and the high cost they must pay for the power to win against such formidable enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47781809750252,"sku":"9789815266344","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789815266344-dreamt-for-years-in-the-shadow-of-the-sun.jpg?v=1782291320"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karl-de-mesa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}