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A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing

Pages
368
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

Qianze hasn't seen her father in over a decade, but a mysterious call brings him back into her life, a man changed and haunted by a forgotten prophecy. As he recounts his family's dark past, from the Japanese occupation of Manchuria to the Cultural Revolution, Qianze finds herself plagued by strange visions and a looming sense of fate. This sweeping family saga blends folklore and history to explore the lasting impact of colonialism and intergenerational trauma.

About the author

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Alice Evelyn Yang

Alice Evelyn Yang is a writer whose work includes the novel A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing. Her fiction often explores historical events and their impact on individual lives. Yang's stories are known for their detailed settings and complex characters.

Characters

QianzeProtagonist
BaSupporting
All characters in A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing