Fear of the Guest

Synopsis 

With traditional rites and offerings to the departed at an all-time low, the ancient spirits of Singapore come together to form the Grassroots Committee of Ghosts and Monsters, aiming to help its members upgrade their skills and stay relevant in a fast-paced, constantly evolving urban landscape. Lady Pontianak steers the committee towards progress as they diligently chart their lifelong learning paths and master essential digital skills for the 21st century. 

But when a mysterious new spirit gatecrashes their meeting with a radical, extremist proposal—a seductive alternative to their laborious efforts—his offer proves to be extremely difficult to refuse…


The Author 

Born and bred in Singapore, Yihan Sim loves animals, tattoos, storytelling, music, and most of all, her small hairy dachshund. She graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy. Her research interests included ancient Greek philosophy, classical Chinese philosophy and Zen Buddhist philosophy. 

Fear of the Guest is her first novel.