Barrie Sherwood Libri

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Macau, the story follows Zeke Oliveira, a quirky resident navigating his love life and the city's unique culture. After his best friend's murder, Zeke embarks on a quest for justice, uncovering a hidden criminal world. Blending adventure with social commentary, the narrative also features an unconventional cookbook, reflecting Zeke's journey of reconciling his cultural heritage with his personal aspirations. The book offers a rich exploration of identity and the complexities of urban life.

“Beneath the placid surface of these stories lies all the pain and joy of human life as people struggle—sometimes quietly, sometimes less so—to make sense of their place in a changing, multicultural world. Barrie Sherwood has created some truly memorable characters who act as a reflecting pond to our own hopes and insecurities.” –Tash Aw, critically acclaimed author of We, The Survivors A couple's cat leaves offerings of dead birds freighted with mysterious import. A foreign worker helps construct a concert hall that reawakens his musical longings. A young diver hunts venomous cone snails for a lovelorn researcher. With disarming simplicity, Barrie Sherwood charts how the complex bonds between lovers are unravelled to the point of breaking, and the often strange and touching ways we define ourselves and our relationships in a fluctuating world.