
White Tiger
Voyager 15 HB
Kylie Chan(Author)
Angry Robot (Publisher)
Published on 24. August 2010
Book
Hardback
576 pages
978-0-7322-9212-6 (ISBN)
Description
A great fantasy debut with elements of Chinese Taoist philosophy and martial arts. This is storytelling at its best ...adventurous, exciting and with a touch of the gods. ACtION, INtRIGUE, DEMONS AND DRAGONS Kylie Chan creates a fast and furious story balanced between the celestial and the mortal, the powerful and the innocent ...Emma Donahue has just started her new job as nanny to Simone, the daughter of John Chen, a very rich Hong Kong businessman. She understands that Simone may be a target for kidnappers but she does not expect to be drawn into a world of martial arts, magic and extreme danger, where both gods and demons can exist in the mortal domain. When John and his American bodyguard, Leo, teach Emma their particular style of martial arts, they begin to realise that Emma herself is more than she seems ...
Reviews / Votes
"Packed with Chinese mythology, kick-ass action and sexual tension, White Tiger is highly recommended to anyone looking for a smart, entertaining read." - As If Magazine "a fast paced novel with liberal quantities of romance, action and fantasy! White Tiger is a rich tapestry of culture, action and love and makes for good entertainment." - Horror Scope "[the Dark Heavens trilogy] is impossible to put down! you're missing out if you don't rush out and get them" - Lunch.com 2006 Aurealis Awards - "Best Fantasy Novel" - Honourable MentionMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Pymble, NSW
Australia
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 47 mm
Weight
856 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7322-9212-6 (9780732292126)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Kylie Chan married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony and lived in Hong Kong for many years. She now lives in Queensland with her two children. White Tiger is her first novel.