Where to get "The Curse"?

Available at MPH branches, and MPH online.

Also available from the author herself, if you know her personally. ;)

The Star Review of The Curse

The Star reviewed my novel "The Curse" on Friday, 11th April. I must say it was a pretty balanced review. It made me laugh how the reviewer, some Alan Wong fella, said that the "script (was) from a typical Drama Minggu Ini". Interesting comment there since I don't watch Drama Minggu Ini. And yup, I did borrow from the Mahsuri legend - but that's the whole point. It's to present the legend with a whole new modern twist.

Still, I'm happy to add that he gave glowing comments about it being a good story; very readable and all. I especially like the last few paragraphs:

"Hints pointing to something sinister in Mahduri’s demise start falling like ripe durians about halfway through the story. Thankfully, they will all miss their mark, and we are thus spared from a predictable ending." (Yay, I've accomplished what I'd set out to do - a surprise ending is the best ending, I think.)

"Lack of originality aside, there aren’t a lot of issues with The Curse. Its small size is actually an advantage. It probably kept the author focused on telling the story without any added fluff – all the elements of one good story in one miniscule package. I’m still amazed at how the author pulled it off." (Thank you!)

"The Curse is further proof that the local literary scene is neither dead nor moribund. This edition is a nice comfortable read for everybody – especially those with short attention span – as opposed to that 700-odd page international award-winning bestseller. Plus, it’s actually readable." (Score!)


The Star Online Review of The Curse: Foul Play

"The Curse"

Here is an excerpt from my novel "The Curse".

When the boy who worked at the rubber plantation awoke late from his sleep, he did not expect that the morning would end in such a shocking manner. What were the odds of finding a dead body in this peaceful island village, let alone at the rubber estate?

But that was what happened. He had been whistling his favourite tune as he headed towards the tool shed to pick up his equipment. Before he could reach the place, however, he stumbled and fell over what he thought was an extremely large root.

He rubbed his bruised chin and pushed his torso up, kicking at the bothersome root at the same time. But it was no root. He stared at the body in horror and gave a startled scream. He scrambled to his feet, picked up his dropped cap and ran.

Copyright 2006
by Lee Su Ann