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Moon Rise Patrol
PG-13, R
This is a soul-healing story, where each character connected by the good or bad they did in their previous lives. The links between humans and gods, and even between the terrifying evil spirit that's coming after the male protagonist, as well as the current predicament, doesn't happen for no reason. In the end, everyone found salvation through "forgiveness," and at the same time, the protagonist is able to find his self-identity.
Information
Publisher
Crescent Culture Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Publication Date
Nov, 2022
Volume/ Episode
1 (END)
Format
145x210mm/ 304 pages/ paperback
ISBN
978-957-86-9647-1
Introduction
The male protagonist, a high school student, is performing the Chinese folk custom of Guan Jiang Shou at the Chenghuang Temple. Although he keeps a real low-profile about this matter, but unfortunately he broke a taboo while on night patrol one day, and begun to be harassed by evil spirits during the day. What's even worse is that he is now being hunted by unknown evil beings that are trying to take his life. Now, in order to have the slightest chance of surviving, his only option is to retrieve the memory he had lost. But as just a regular human being, how will he avoid harm and save himself?
Selling Points
(1) The novel explores the issue of self-identity of an adolescent. As a high school student, the male protagonist is reluctant to reveal to his classmates of him being a Guan Jiang Shou at the temple. Therefore, he is torn between his role in the mysterious Chinese folk custom and his hope of just being a regular high school student.
(2) Displays unique Taiwanese folk customs and beliefs through a humorous and easy-to-understand method
(3) 1st Crescent Creative Writing Awards (Novel Category) – 1st place
(2) Displays unique Taiwanese folk customs and beliefs through a humorous and easy-to-understand method
(3) 1st Crescent Creative Writing Awards (Novel Category) – 1st place
Awards& Ranking
1st Crescent Creative Writing Awards (Novel Category) – 1st place
Author
Cang Lu Ming(蒼鷺鳴)
About the Author
Adept in depicting campus stories about youth, the author Cang Lu Ming merges it with spiritual and fantasy elements. With a delicate and refreshing prose style and vibrant character designs coupled with funny dialogue, this title is suitable for young adults. Furthermore, this novel has won 1st place in the "Novel Category" of the 1st Crescent Creative Writing Awards.
Copyright Ownership
Crescent Culture Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Copyright Contact
Chen Yu Jou (Marketing Manager)
lune@crescent.com.tw
lune@crescent.com.tw
