{"title":"Series: Nest of Tongues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNest of Tongues\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers into a diverse and vibrant literary tapestry where genres and themes intertwine. This series spans compelling biographies, spirited political narratives, evocative travel tales, and imaginative explorations of romance, horror, and self-discovery. Each title offers a distinct voice, engaging with both history and contemporary culture through thoughtful storytelling and evocative prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether drawn to heartfelt memoirs or intrigued by the supernatural and adventurous, readers will find a collection that challenges, inspires, and entertains. \u003cstrong\u003eNest of Tongues\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates the power of narrative to illuminate lives, cultures, and the complexities of human experience across varied realms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nest-of-tongues-by-randy-ribay-9781471419270","title":"Nest of Tongues","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Filipino vampires known as manananggal, Lily and her brother Caleb understand the value of a secret. After all, to hide is to survive. To lie is to live. They'd never harm another person—but people only believe their worst fears around creatures of myth. So, the siblings stay quiet. They follow their community's rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil a monster hunter turns up and kills a fellow manananggal anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil Caleb is marked as the hunter's next prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, he and Lily realize there's always been more at stake than the lives of their people. Because when doing everything \"right\" is still a death sentence, what \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e they take as truth? As the hunter nears, the siblings must decide if they'll be driven from the only home they've ever known... or fight to protect a community that may already be lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo siblings fight to protect their secrets, their community, and most of all, each other, in this evocative novel from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePatron Saints of Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A riveting, unputdownable contemporary take on Filipino folklore with a deliciously sharp bite.' - Kirkus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'It's a page-turning murder mystery anchored by a heartwarming portrayal of siblinghood.' - Publisher's Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The fast-paced story keeps readers engaged while simultaneously providing a riveting crash course on Filipino mythology and history.' - Booklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67798121087212,"sku":"9781471419270","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781471419270-nest-of-tongues-1.jpg?v=1792472190"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-nest-of-tongues.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}