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Rupert Wong is a former triad that now runs a sarong‑lined kitchen, preparing dishes made from human flesh for a dynasty of ghouls in Kuala Mans. By night he serves as an administrator for the Ten Chinese Hells, juggling supernatural bureaucracy and culinary creation. When the Dragon of the South commissions him to investigate the murders of his daughter and her mortal husband, Rupert finds himself trapped in a violent, bewildering war between competing gods. Survival demands that he stay sharp, stay lucky, and never overlook the fine print.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Cassandra Khaw
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