{"product_id":"strange-promises","title":"Strange Promises","description":"\u003cb\u003e'A zany urban fantasy series that blends the bureaucracy of \u003ci\u003eThe House in the Cerulean Sea\u003c\/i\u003e with the action-adventure sequences of\u003ci\u003e Dungeon Crawler Carl\u003c\/i\u003e' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturn to a magical Singapore where every supernatural disaster generates paperwork, in\u003ci\u003e Strange Promises\u003c\/i\u003e, a new adventure in the DEUS Files, an urban fantasy series by author Jared Poon that is equal parts humoir, action and charm. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenjamin Toh is a middle manager in the Division for Engagement of Unusual Stakeholders (DEUS), so he's used to handling extradimensional incursions, dangerous demigods, and ambitious bosses. Routine, until a cargo ship crash exposes a cache of smuggled magical artifacts, and two crew members are found sealed in impenetrable pearl.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSenior Management is eager to close the case quickly, pin the blame, and move on. But the details don't add up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOld records reveal a decades-old smuggling pipeline, a paper trail of investigations leading nowhere, and signs that the city's supernatural criminal underclass - the wulin - may be involved.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs rumors stir and old rivalries fester, tensions between wulin Sects threaten to spill into open conflict. To uncover the truth and stop the bloodshed, Ben and his coworkers (plus one boyfriend, plus one cat) must use all their wits to navigate underworld politics, survive esoteric martial arts duels, and reckon with systems that may be failing those who depend on them. Piece of cake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for the series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Heartfelt and laugh out loud, \u003ci\u003eCity of Others\u003c\/i\u003e is urban fantasy as you've never seen it before . . . I smiled my way through this entire book. An absolute breath of fresh air'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEliza Chan, author of \u003ci\u003eFathomfolk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I absolutely loved this book - couldn't tear myself away from it. A delightful and engrossing read, with a knowing wink to best office practices. Loved it'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenevieve Cogman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Full of wonder, tenderness and breathtaking adventure, \u003ci\u003eCity of Others\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh and captivating fantasy that will grow roots in your heart'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKylie Lee Baker, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBat Eater\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Full of action and heart and wonder, this book is an absolute delight!'\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Caruso, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Hour Between Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eCity of Others\u003c\/i\u003e is a delight . . . I enjoyed this book enormously and am tapping my fingers impatiently in anticipation of the next'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Locus\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57221484380538,"sku":"9780356527628","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/2081\/1186\/files\/9780356527628-original.jpg?v=1788334897","url":"https:\/\/store.orbit-books.co.uk\/products\/strange-promises","provider":"Orbit Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}