State of Emergency

A gripping and poignant tale of family, political turmoil, and personal sacrifice. State of Emergency takes readers on a journey through the turbulent history of Singapore and Malaysia, exploring the impact of leftist movements and political detentions on an extended family. From the jungles of Malaya to the modern streets of Singapore, this powerful debut novel reveals the intricacies of loyalty and the ties that both divide us and bring us together. Winner of the 2018 Singapore Literature Prize for Fiction, Jeremy Tiang's State of Emergency is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex social and political landscape of Southeast Asia.