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Boy-soldier and merlion: universes' fate entwined.

"Altered Straits" could captivate you with its inventive blend of speculative fiction and alternative history. Picture yourself immersed in a reality where mythical creatures influence wartime outcomes – an exciting twist on familiar historical narratives. The fates of two vividly drawn Singaporean characters, separated by centuries yet connected by destiny, invite you on an adventurous journey through time, offering a fresh take on the classic war story with a fantastical edge.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Longlist (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Altered Straits

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ISBN: 9789814757874
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2017-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.59
(rated by 56 readers)

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The future of all the known universes hinges on a boy-soldier and his tenuous connection with a merlion.In an alternate 1947 filled with mystical creatures, Singapuran boy-soldier Naufal Jazair is bonded to the merlion Bahana and enlisted in a war against an aggressive neighbour. Meanwhile, in an apocalyptic Singapore in 2047, SAF officer Titus Ang is tasked with entering Naufal’s universe and retrieving a merlion to save the future of Singapore from the Concordance, a hive intelligence that is close to consuming what remains of humanity.
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Boy-soldier and merlion: universes' fate entwined.

"Altered Straits" could captivate you with its inventive blend of speculative fiction and alternative history. Picture yourself immersed in a reality where mythical creatures influence wartime outcomes – an exciting twist on familiar historical narratives. The fates of two vividly drawn Singaporean characters, separated by centuries yet connected by destiny, invite you on an adventurous journey through time, offering a fresh take on the classic war story with a fantastical edge.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize Nominee for Longlist (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.