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Death of a Perm Sec

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Sinister government politics exposed in 80s Singapore.

Recommended for those who enjoy political thrillers, mysteries with plot twists, and stories that depict the dark side of those in power. The book's unique feature is its exploration of the inner workings of government and how those in power will do anything to remain in control. This book will leave readers on the edge of their seats, as they try to unravel the mystery behind the death of a high-ranking civil servant.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Death of a Perm Sec

$11.99
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ISBN: 9789814901406
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller

Description

Finalist for the 2015 Epigram Books Fiction PrizeShortlisted for the Popular Readers' Choice Awards 2016 - English (Adult) Books CategoryShortlisted for Singapore Literature Prize 2018
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Death of a Perm Sec is a mystery about the demise of the permanent-secretary of the housing ministry, Chow Sze Teck, accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes over his career. Set in 1980's Singapore, the novel examines the civil servant’s death, which first appears to be suicide by a cocktail of alcohol, morphine and Valium. But upon investigation by a CID inspector who might not be what he seems, the family discovers there may be far more sinister circumstances behind his death, that reach to the very top of government.
The novel exposes the dark heart of power politics, from the country’s tumultuous post-independence days to the socio-political landscape of the 1980s.


Author: Wong Souk Yee
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Epigram Books
Publication Date: 2019
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Sinister government politics exposed in 80s Singapore.

Recommended for those who enjoy political thrillers, mysteries with plot twists, and stories that depict the dark side of those in power. The book's unique feature is its exploration of the inner workings of government and how those in power will do anything to remain in control. This book will leave readers on the edge of their seats, as they try to unravel the mystery behind the death of a high-ranking civil servant.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.