{"title":"Felix Cheong, Arif Rafhan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Felix Cheong and Arif Rafhan, a dynamic author-illustrator duo known for crafting intriguing tales that span across genres. Their collaboration brings to life stories filled with suspense, wit, and depth, engaging readers with each turn of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Be Real\"\u003c\/em\u003e showcases their knack for weaving thrilling narratives that delve into the complexities of human nature, making it a compelling addition to any crime and thriller enthusiast's collection. This book unravels the tensions and struggles of modern life, presented through a gripping storyline that leaves readers pondering and entertained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Showgirl and the Minister\"\u003c\/em\u003e unfolds as a fascinating exploration of unexpected alliances and societal norms, delivering a story that is both thought-provoking and entertaining. This work of general fiction artfully blends drama and intrigue, demonstrating the duo's versatility in storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFelix Cheong, an acclaimed writer, and Arif Rafhan, a talented illustrator, combine their strengths to produce stories that resonate with readers, crossing the boundaries between illustration and prose. Their books not only tell stories but also invite readers into vividly imagined worlds, making their collection a must-read for those looking to explore fiction that challenges and entertains.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-showgirl-and-the-minister-by-felix-cheong-arif-rafhan-9789815144314","title":"THE SHOWGIRL AND THE MINISTER","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA disappearance, and a tangled knot of sex and politics involving a stripper and Singapore's former Chief Minister Lim Yew Hock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSydney, 1966. Flower power is in full swing. The Cold War is at its height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSomewhere in Kings Cross, Singapore's former Chief Minister Lim Yew Hock is missing. Now the Malaysian High Commissioner to Australia, he had left his home in Canberra without a word of where he had gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs he dead? During his reign as Chief Minister, he had cracked down hard on the Communists, and they will want to settle scores with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs he in hiding from mounting debts? Lim is known for his punts on the horses on weekends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOr is he mixed up in Cold War espionage? One of his ministers, Chew Swee Kee, was alleged to have received money from the CIA—and there are rumours Lim had his share of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd how is a nineteen-year-old stripper, Sandra Nelson, Russian by birth, involved in this shady business? Is she Lim's honey trap?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate detective Dave Chen has to unravel these tangled knots of political intrigue and personal trauma—and confront his own demons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in poetic form by Felix Cheong and wonderfully illustrated by Arif Rafhan, \u003cem\u003eThe Showgirl and the Minister\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by the real-life disappearance of Lim over 10 days in 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46675600343276,"sku":"9789815144314","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18784363485682.jpg?v=1752939587"},{"product_id":"be-real-by-felix-cheong-arif-rafhan-9789815233032","title":"Be Real","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deadpan zombie graphic novel that rips into our age of curated authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in poetic form by Felix Cheong and illustrated by Arif Rafhan, \u003cem\u003eBe Real—A Guide to Authenticity\u003c\/em\u003e is a graphic novel satirising the hunger for authenticity in an age of curated fakeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story revolves around Q, a successful hack known for his zombie novels. His latest bestseller is met with scathing reviews from critics who accuse him of writing to formula. Fans are also growing tired of his predictable stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis problems are compounded when his trophy wife dies from a drug overdose. At her funeral and near the end of his rope, Q meets an old flame, a down-but-not-out writer. As they have bereavement sex, she bites him, saying, \"You got to keep it real. You can't fake it till you make it. Be real.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe takes these words to heart and, like a method actor, explores what it takes to live like a zombie. He buys viscera from a butcher and eats it raw. He gets into it, and suddenly, his words flow powerfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 'method writing' leads him to greater success but also a slow descent into zombiism. 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