Rupert Wong works as a human chef for the ghouls of Kuala Lumpur, preparing elaborate corpse-based dishes to stay alive. His career depends on his ability to navigate the dangerous bureaucracies of local deities and the Triads of Hell. When a Dragon of South China charges him with investigating a gruesome murder involving a rival’s daughter, Rupert becomes trapped between the demands of the Greek pantheon and the territorial Asian underworld. He must solve the crime while evading flesh-eating monsters and vengeful spirits who view him as either a servant or food.
Readers of gritty urban fantasy and culinary horror choose this book for its visceral depictions of supernatural violence and Malaysian folklore. It appeals to those who enjoy cynical protagonists and detailed descriptions of macabre ritual. The audience gains a perspective on how traditional mythology adapts to a modern, corporate underworld. By the end, the reader has a clear understanding of the transactional nature of regional gods and the high physical cost of surviving in a world where humans occupy the bottom of the food chain.
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
