The Cannonball Tree Mystery: A new historical crime novel by CWA Historical Dagger Shortlisted author (Su Lin Book 5)

Ovidia Yu, acclaimed as one of Singapore's finest living authors by the South China Morning Post, has crafted a story set in 1930s Singapore that comes to life in every nook and cranny. The story follows Su Lin, a young woman who discovers the body of her blackmailing relative, Mimi, near the overpoweringly fragrant cannonball tree. As more deaths occur in the midst of the Japanese occupation of Singapore, Su Lin faces the fear and resentment of those around her while contending with the possibility of being implicated in the killings.

The question arises: has Su Lin inadvertently summoned a tree demon that is now carrying out these deadly acts on her behalf? As she navigates through the turmoil, she must uncover the secrets of the cannonball tree in order to prevent further deaths and possibly even alter the course of the war.

Praise for Ovidia Yu's work comes from Catriona McPherson, who lauds Su Lin as a beguiling and practical narrator, and Rhys Bowen, who commends the authentic feel and insight into a different culture and time that the book provides. The Scotsman hails Su Lin as one of the most likeable heroines in modern literature, while the British High Commissioner to Singapore, Kara Owens, praises Yu's writing for its ability to offer a deeper understanding of wartime Singapore.

In the words of the South China Morning Post, Ovidia Yu's writing is unassuming yet brilliantly observant, and through her storytelling, readers are given a glimpse into the rich and complex world of historical Singapore. With a charming and fascinating narrative, Ovidia Yu's work offers both historical insight and an enthralling mystery that captures the imagination.

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