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Spirits Abroad

Stories
By Zen Cho
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Spirits Abroad by Zen Cho is a captivating collection of speculative short stories that intertwine Malaysian folklore with contemporary settings. The narratives explore themes of cultural identity and diaspora, featuring diverse characters who encounter whimsical spirits and supernatural events. The tales blend humour and poignancy, offering a fresh perspective on the mystical and the mundane.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate enchanting tales that blend folklore with a modern twist. It features intriguing characters, boundless imagination, and heartwarming narratives that explore themes of identity and heritage. This collection offers a delightful escape into a world rich with Malaysian myth and vibrant storytelling.

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Spirits Abroad

"An expanded edition of [the author's] debut collection with nine added stories"--Back cover.

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Spirits Abroad is the expanded debut collection of a very popular, award-winning author, Zen Cho, featuring nine new stories.

Zen Cho, who grew up in Malaysia and currently resides in England, is well-loved across a broad spectrum of genres. Her unique perspective is further enriched by her travels to the US.

The collection is a part of the #ownvoices and #WeNeedDiverseBooks movements, highlighting the importance of diverse voices in literature.

Fans of Zen Cho can also look forward to her upcoming novel from Tor, set to be released in spring 2021.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781618731869

Publisher: Small Beer Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Small Beer Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

Collections

Biography & Memoir Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Literary Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Zen Cho

About the Author

Zen Cho is the author of the Sorcerer to the Crown novels and a novella, The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water, as well as the short story collection Spirits Abroad. She is a Hugo, Crawford and British Fantasy Award winner, and a finalist for the Locus and Astounding Awards. She was born and raised in Malaysia, resides in the UK, and lives in a notional space between the two.

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