The Night Tiger

"A bravura performance."—Washington Independent Review of Books

“Richly complex . . . Gorgeous . . . Transport[s] us into a colonial world we more often see from the view of the occupier, in this transcendent tale about twins who share no blood, mythology and superstition, sibling rivalry, loyalty, forbidden love and identity.”—San Francisco Chronicle

“This is the kind of book that when you read it, you really are transported back to that time and place . . . [Choo has] captured, in a very atmospheric way, the time period and the superstitions [of colonial Malaysia in the 1930s]. It’s a pretty wonderful book.”—Nancy Pearl, NPR’s Morning Edition

“A mesmerizing tale of murder, romance, and superstition . . . So vividly told, you can practically smell the oleander blossoms outside Acton’s house. This Night Tiger is worth a prowl.”—USA Today

“A fascinating and compelling story, deftly told. A story that is interesting both culturally and historically, while also being an intensely personal exploration of two very different people struggling to find their way in a difficult world that has very stringent expectations of them with little or no room for failure. The characters are both recognizable and memorable, and the resolution . . . will keep readers guessing and turning the pages until the very last one.”—Los Angeles Public Library

“A sumptuous garden maze of a novel that immerses readers in a complex, vanished world.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A work of incredible beauty . . . Astoundingly captivating and striking . . . A transcendent story of courage and connection."—Booklist (starred review)

“[Choo] presents complex characters and multilayered stories in a vivid setting that coalesce into a richly evocative and mesmerizing tale in which myths and folklore intertwine in daily life. For fans of Kate Mosse or Isabel Allende.”—Library Journal

“Mythical creatures, conversations with the dead, lucky numbers, Confucian virtues, and forbidden love provide the backdrop to Choo’s superb murder mystery. Mining the rich setting of colonial Malaysia, Choo wonderfully combines a Holmes-esque plot with Chinese lore."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)