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""A dazzling blend of fantasy intrigue and historical drama."" Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In 1925 colonial Hong Kong, young herbalist Ling Shaw witnesses a murder committed by a bloodthirsty creature. When her uncle is wrongfully arrested for the crime, she is the only one who can clear her family's name and find the real killer. Ling joins forces with her private academy friend and a reckless Red Society thug from the Kowloon Walled City. The search for answers stirs personal feelings she can't quite name yet. Together, they uncover dark family secrets, occult rituals, and a vampire's curse. But as they dig deeper, they realize the murder is only part of a sinister plot to bring down the Canton Labor Strikes. As ancient horrors awaken and revolution brews, Ling must decide who she really is, what she truly wants, and everything she holds dear. A gothic historical fantasy perfect for fans of These Violent Delights, House of Hollow, and Enola Holmes, Chasing Moonflowers is a coming-of-power tale that asks: What truly makes a monster?

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A dazzling blend of fantasy intrigue and historical drama. Chow deftly moves from the intricacies of real events to graphic horror scenes that would feel at home in a Stephen King novel."" -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""This fresh take on vampirism offers profound reflections that linger beyond the last page. Ling is an unforgettable protagonist, courageous yet authentically vulnerable."" -Angela Yuriko Smith, two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author and editor ""Chasing Moonflowers is a mysterious, cosmic, folk horror with elements of the weird nestled in a web of politics and the occult, exploring power, choice, and the way both changes our relationships to others. Atmospheric and enticing, this is a book you'll want to read by a the dim, quivering light of a lantern in a garden."" -Ai Jiang, Ignyte, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Linghun and A Palace Near the Wind ""Chasing Moonflowers is an intriguing blend of mystery and horror, set against a backdrop of political tension and cultural transformation. A story that feels both timeless and unnervingly fresh!"" -Christopher O'Halloran, Author of Pushing Daisy ""Magic. Monsters. And eyes in jars. Chasing Moonflowers is a creepy, haunting, and hopeful journey of a girl who wants to save her family. A rich and beautiful story set in a time and place I want to know more about."" -Kathleen Palm, author of Into the Gray ""Fans of Sinners seeking new stories combining the supernatural with consciousness-raising narratives would do well to add Chasing Moonflowers to their TBRs. Chow effortlessly blends horror, adventure, history, and colonial critique, producing a life-giving elixir for anyone who wants entertainment and enlightenment in equal measure"" -Patrick Barb, author of Night of the Witch-Hunter ""A riveting novel that keeps readers looking over their shoulders while unwilling to put it down."" -Readers' Favorite ""Packed with unexpected twists, moments of revelation, and a tension and attraction that translate to a powerful read, Chasing Moonflowers is hard to put down and nearly impossible to predict."" -Midwest Book Review

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Pauline Chow is a writer, coach, and ancestral magic practitioner, crafting alternative histories and optimistic futures. She is a Pushcart Prize nominated author with words in Cosmic Monthly Horror, Space and Time Magazine, Apocalypse Confidential, and more. Not your average data scientist, she once sued slumlords and advocated for affordable housing in Southern California. Now, she lives in the woods and is planning her next trip to a historical (hopefully haunted) hotel. Connect with her on https: //paulinechowstories.com/ and paulinechow.bsky.social

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