About this ebook
SYLVANA TASKOVA
In the growing settlement of West Village, trust is fragile and danger hides in plain sight.
While the community builds new houses and tries to establish a stable life in the Northwest, Dong Ye (Wearing Ye Ye) spots a suspicious man sneaking behind the workers. The intruder is caught pouring a mysterious white powder into the large pot of soup meant for the laborers’ lunch.
What seems like a simple act of sabotage quickly escalates. Dong Ye drags the man to a crowded area, where the truth comes out: someone has attempted to poison over a hundred workers at the construction site. The discovery sends shockwaves through the village.
Sister Han (the headcutter) reacts with fierce anger, while the family and local authorities move quickly to investigate. Questions swirl — who would dare such a bold and deadly act? Is it personal revenge, sabotage from outsiders, or something tied to larger tensions in the exiled community?
Meanwhile, the household remains on high alert. Huch Tri (Trihaang) and the others sense something is wrong when the perpetrator fails to return, heightening the tension as the investigation unfolds.
About the author
Sylvana Taskova delivers sharp, gripping tension in the English AND Malay Next Level bilingual series. She excels at turning everyday village life into high-stakes drama, where a single suspicious act can threaten the fragile peace of an exiled community.
Her writing captures the mix of building hope and lurking danger — from the simple act of sharing lunch to the shocking moment a poison plot is uncovered. The emotional reactions of protective family members and the swift pursuit of justice feel raw and authentic.
Experience the shock of discovering betrayal in a place where people are supposed to help each other. Feel the anger and determination as the family refuses to let harm come to their workers. And witness how one caught culprit forces the entire settlement to confront hidden threats.
