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Heartfelt and laugh out loud, City of Others is urban fantasy as you've never seen it before. Filled with Southeast Asian folklore, an eclectic cast of outsiders and a thoroughly satisfying takedown of bureaucracy, I smiled my way through this entire book. An absolute breath of fresh air -- Eliza Chan, author of FATHOMFOLK A whip-smart urban fantasy humming with the vibrant energy of Singapore and its chaotic magical inhabitants, this found family will welcome you in with open arms (and tentacles)! -- Molly O’Neill, author of GREENTEETH

Heartfelt and laugh out loud, City of Others is urban fantasy as you've never seen it before. Filled with Southeast Asian folklore, an eclectic cast of outsiders and a thoroughly satisfying takedown of bureaucracy, I smiled my way through this entire book. An absolute breath of fresh air -- Eliza Chan, author of FATHOMFOLK 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. -- Genevieve Cogman, author of THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY Full of wonder, tenderness and breathtaking adventure, City of Others is a fresh and captivating fantasy that will grow roots in your heart -- Kylie Lee Baker, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of BAT EATER City of Others delights and charms with a ragtag group of magical bureaucrats doing their best to save an entire city from being dragged out of reality. Poon seamlessly blends action, magic, romance and the tight bonds of an understaffed workplace that truly believes in the good they're doing -- Andrea Stewart, author of THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER A whip-smart urban fantasy humming with the vibrant energy of Singapore and its chaotic magical inhabitants, this found family will welcome you in with open arms (and tentacles)! -- Molly O’Neill, author of GREENTEETH City of Others is a wickedly funny take on paranormal government bureaucracy that interlaces world-drowning stakes with incisive social commentary, extremely mandatory corporate team-building, and a ghost cat that refuses to be exorcised. Warm-hearted and delightful -- P. H. Low, Locus-, Ignyte- and Rhysling-nominated author of THESE DEATHLESS SHORES From undead ducklings to prowling wyverns and market-going jiangshi, City of Others is an absolutely delightful mythological smorgasbord bursting with wit, humour and a cast of vibrant characters that warmed my heart. It would be no exaggeration to say that my dream job is now a position at DEUS! -- Sophie Kim, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE GOD AND THE GUMIHO Dazzling, rich, and so lusciously weird - Poon makes bureaucracy downright thrilling in a world richly textured with outcasts, misfits, and the beautiful bonds that tie them -- AM Kvita, author of AN UNLIKELY COVEN City of Others is a fun, twisty adventure through supernatural Singapore. Poon writes with humour and tenderness, skewering bureaucracy while immersing the reader in the beauty of this world. Absolutely delightful! -- Julia Vee, author of EBONY GATE Urban fantasy that vibes like The X-Men meets Parks and Recreation? A send-up of government bureaucracy that is also a magnificent homage to public service? Sign me up! I love it when a book makes me think, 'I have never read anything like this before.' City of Others is that book - such a unique and refreshing read! -- Megan Bannen, USA Today bestselling author Full of wonder, tenderness, and breathtaking adventure, City of Others is a fresh and captivating fantasy that will grow roots in your heart -- Kylie Lee Baker, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author City of Others is such a wildly fun ride - equal parts supernatural mystery and heartfelt workplace comedy. The overworked government crew steals the show: zany, chaotic, full of quirks and charm . . . The supernatural twists are pitch-perfect - think Monsters, Inc. meets Singaporean bureaucracy, with otherworldly creatures lurking just beneath the surface of suburban order. And the writing is so compulsively readable I couldn't stop flipping the pages, desperate to see how the chaos would untangle. Full of twists, wit, and heart, this is one utterly unputdownable story -- Kyla Zhao, author of THE FRAUD SQUAD Served with a healthy portion of delight and whimsy, and a side of dramatic action, Poon crafts a gorgeous fantasy that leaves you compelled from start to finish -- Amy Leow, author of THE SCARLET THRONE

Heartfelt and laugh out loud, City of Others is urban fantasy as you've never seen it before. Filled with Southeast Asian folklore, an eclectic cast of outsiders and a thoroughly satisfying takedown of bureaucracy, I smiled my way through this entire book. An absolute breath of fresh air -- Eliza Chan, author of FATHOMFOLK Full of wonder, tenderness and breathtaking adventure, City of Others is a fresh and captivating fantasy that will grow roots in your heart -- Kylie Lee Baker, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of BAT EATER A whip-smart urban fantasy humming with the vibrant energy of Singapore and its chaotic magical inhabitants, this found family will welcome you in with open arms (and tentacles)! -- Molly O’Neill, author of GREENTEETH City of Others is a wickedly funny take on paranormal government bureaucracy that interlaces world-drowning stakes with incisive social commentary, extremely mandatory corporate team-building, and a ghost cat that refuses to be exorcised. Warm-hearted and delightful -- P. H. Low, Locus-, Ignyte- and Rhysling-nominated author of THESE DEATHLESS SHORES From undead ducklings to prowling wyverns and market-going jiangshi, City of Others is an absolutely delightful mythological smorgasbord bursting with wit, humour and a cast of vibrant characters that warmed my heart. It would be no exaggeration to say that my dream job is now a position at DEUS! -- Sophie Kim, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE GOD AND THE GUMIHO

Heartfelt and laugh out loud, City of Others is urban fantasy as you've never seen it before. Filled with Southeast Asian folklore, an eclectic cast of outsiders and a thoroughly satisfying takedown of bureaucracy, I smiled my way through this entire book. An absolute breath of fresh air -- Eliza Chan, author of FATHOMFOLK A whip-smart urban fantasy humming with the vibrant energy of Singapore and its chaotic magical inhabitants, this found family will welcome you in with open arms (and tentacles)! -- Molly O’Neill, author of GREENTEETH City of Others is a wickedly funny take on paranormal government bureaucracy that interlaces world-drowning stakes with incisive social commentary, extremely mandatory corporate team-building, and a ghost cat that refuses to be exorcised. Warm-hearted and delightful -- P. H. Low, Locus-, Ignyte- and Rhysling-nominated author of THESE DEATHLESS SHORES

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Jared Poon is a philosopher, facilitator and game designer, working with governments in Southeast Asia and around the world to improve policy-making through storytelling, imagination, and co-creation. He's a recovering public servant, and lives in Singapore with his husband and two very silly cats.

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