Paris Celestial - by A Y Chao (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

THERE'S NO HELL LIKE FAMILY.

Now a Minister of Hell, Lady Jing is mind-numbingly bored. All she wants is plain talk and time with her beau Tony Lee, who has been distracted with mortal matters of late (impending war is such a drag).

But then a visiting Celtic deity, turns up boneless and drained of yin qi. The only way to help him is to return him to his pantheon's healer, in residence in Paris. Ready for a new adventure, Jing immediately volunteers for the task.

Accompanied by Tony Lee, the group settle into the Immortal Express for what should be a run-of-the mill journey until the train is hijacked by the Vampire Republic, who are seeking hostages in their bid to demand recognition by the international pantheons.

Jing fears the worst, but when she unwittingly reveals her heritage, the vampires embrace her as one of their own . . . if she abandons her friends. Caught in an impossible situation, can Jing use her wit and spark to save them all?

Review Quotes

A brilliant, vibrant world with a joyous, irreverent and chaotic cast of characters. Absolutely rooting for Lady Jing forever--Hannah Kaner, Sunday Times bestselling author of Godkiller

A delightfully wild ride through a fantastical Shanghai filled with rich mythology, endearingly snarky characters, and laugh-aloud mischief. Entertaining from start to finish!--Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief

Chao has crafted something so utterly original and delightful I couldn't help but fall in love--T.L. Huchu, author of The Library of the Dead

PRAISE FOR A. Y. CHAO

Shanghai Immortal is the must-read debut of 2023, both intensely fun and heart wrenching. A wild ride through a Shanghai you've never seen before--Tasha Suri, award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne

Charmingly irreverent and led by a protagonist bursting with personality--Xiran Jay Zhao, author of Iron Widow

Full of fury, passion, and beauty, this is a debut that will grip you in its fangs and make you bleed-all the while wanting more--Saara El-Arifi, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Final Strife

About the Author

Alice is a Chinese Canadian author of fantasy. She's fascinated by the interplay between self-perceived versus imposed identity and how this intersects with belonging and enjoys exploring these spaces in her stories. A recovering lawyer and xiaolongbao enthusiast, she knits to soothe anxiety and has a deep abiding love for Hobonichi planners and kawaii planner stickers. She is grateful for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Find her online at aychao.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @ay_chao.