There's 'The Tower' by Janice Y.K. Lee which involves elements of crime and mystery set in Singapore. This novel not only has an engaging crime story but also gives insights into the social fabric and power dynamics in Singaporean high - rise living.
Well, 'Once Upon a Moonlight' by Sharlene Teo is a notable Singapore crime novel. It has a complex plot that keeps you guessing. Also, there are crime novels by Colin Cheong that often explore the unique urban landscapes of Singapore as the backdrop for his stories.
Sure. 'Aunty Lee's Delights' by Ovidia Yu is a great one. It combines Singaporean culture with a murder mystery. Another is 'The Girl in the Tree' by Uma Parameswaran which delves into the darker side of Singaporean society through a crime plot.
One characteristic is the use of local settings. Singapore's unique urban areas, like HDB estates or Orchard Road, often feature prominently. Another is the blend of different cultures. Singapore is multicultural, and this is reflected in the characters and their motives in crime novels.
Sure. 'The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye' is a well - known Singapore graphic novel. It offers a unique view of Singapore's history through its engaging art and storytelling.
Sure. 'The Little Nyonya' is a well - known one. It's set in Singapore and tells a complex love story filled with family drama and cultural elements. Another one could be 'Crazy Rich Asians' which gives a peek into the high - society romance in Singapore.
Sure. 'The Great Reclamation' by Rachel Heng is a modern Singapore novel. It deals with themes like urban development and its impact on people. Another modern one is 'If I Could Tell You' by Celeste Ng, which although she is American - Malaysian - Singaporean, the story has elements relevant to Singaporean society.
There were some detective dramas in Singapore, including Night Chase and Detective. " Murder in White Night " was a mystery drama produced by Youku, Beijing Fengyi Media, and Wuyuan Culture Media. It was starred by Pan Yueming, Wang Longzheng, Liang Yuan, Lu Xiaolin, Yin Shuyi, and others. True Detective was a Singapore TV series with Chen Hanwei, Lin Huiling, Pan Lingling, etc., and had a total of 23 episodes. The drama told the story of Bai Qingxiong, the former leader of the Interpol team, who established the Cold Case Detective Agency, which helped to investigate the unsolved cases 20 or 30 years ago as a private detective. Other than these two TV series, the search results did not mention any other Singapore crime solving TV series.
Sure. One of the well - known ones could be 'The Gift of Rain' by Tan Twan Eng. It beautifully weaves together history and personal stories set in Singapore during a tumultuous time.
Sure. 'The Taximan's Story' by Catherine Lim is a well - known Singapore short story. It gives an interesting look into the life of a taxi driver in Singapore and his views on society.
Sure. 'The Gift of Rain' by Tan Twan Eng is a great Singapore fiction book. It weaves a complex story set during World War II in Malaya (which has a connection to Singapore). Another one is 'Crazy Rich Asians' by Kevin Kwan which gives a vivid look into the high - society of Singaporean Asians with all their glamour and family drama.
Another one is 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It's set in the seedy underbelly of the 1920s and has a hard - boiled detective trying to solve a web of mysteries. The story is filled with sharp dialogue and a dark atmosphere.
Let me recommend a few crime novels to you ~ 1. <Heavenly Works Martial Arts>: A group of big freaks teaching a small freak to reach the peak. 2. "You are my sea of stars": In a wealthy family, the hatred and love between the male and female protagonists are complicated. 3. A police officer who was a forensic doctor became a constable in the Ming Dynasty. 4. Sleeping with Wolves: A detective story from the perspective of a criminal psychologist. 5. Black Cutie Movie King's Wife: A story between a criminal psychologist and a superstar in the entertainment industry. 6. "Death Message": From the perspective of a forensic doctor, it presents all kinds of mental distortions and strange behaviors that are often found in crimes. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~ If you want to know more about crime novels, feel free to tell me!