Chasing Moonflowers
A Gothic Historical Fantasy
by Pauline Chow
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Pub Date 1 Jul 2025 | Archive Date 2 Aug 2025
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Description
In 1925 colonial Hong Kong, young herbalist Ling Shaw witnesses a murder committed by a bloodthirsty creature. When her uncle is wrongfully arrested for the crime, she is the only one who can clear her family’s name and find the real killer.
Ling joins forces with her private academy friend and a reckless Red Society thug from the Kowloon Walled City. The search for answers stirs personal feelings she can’t quite name yet. Together, they uncover dark family secrets, occult rituals, and a vampire’s curse. But as they dig deeper, they realize the murder is only part of a sinister plot to bring down the Canton Labor Strikes. As ancient horrors awaken and revolution brews, Ling must decide who she really is, what she truly wants, and how far she will go to save her family and entire Kowloon.
This gothic historical fantasy is perfect for fans of These Violent Delights, House of Hollow, and Enola Holmes. Chasing Moonflowers is a coming-of-power tale that asks: What truly makes a monster?
Advance Praise
"A dazzling blend of fantasy intrigue and historical drama that will haunt readers long after the final page." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Packed with unexpected twists, moments of revelation, and a tension and attraction that translate to a powerful read, Chasing Moonflowers is hard to put down and nearly impossible to predict.” —Midwest Book Review
“Chasing Moonflowers is a mysterious, cosmic, folk horror with elements of the weird nestled in a web of politics and the occult, exploring power, choice, and the way both changes our relationships to others." —Ai Jiang, Ignyte, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Award winning author
“Ling is an unforgettable protagonist, courageous yet authentically vulnerable, demonstrating the interplay between power and humanity. Chasing Moonflowers is both chilling and enchanting, definitely a book that deserves to be read slowly and savored.” —Angela Yuriko Smith, A two-time Bram Stoker Award winner and HWA Mentor of the Year
“Fans of Sinners seeking new stories combining the supernatural with consciousness-raising narratives would do well to add Chasing Moonflowers to their TBRs." —Patrick Barb, author of Night of the Witch-Hunter
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781964733029 |
| PRICE | US$9.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 270 |
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