Ship of Fates

by Caitlin Chung

Overview

In the gridlocked harbor of San Francisco's Barbary Coast, a ship hung with red paper lanterns draws crowds eager to gamble and drink. Aboard this red-lit ship, the fates of two young women will be altered irrevocably—and tied forever to that of an ancient lighthouse keeper who longs to be free. 

Set against the backdrop of Gold Rush–era San Francisco's Chinese immigrant community, Ship of Fates is a coming-of-age fairy tale that stretches across generations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781941360316
Publisher:	Lanternfish Press
Publication date:	04/21/2020
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Caitlin Chung has lived in the Bay Area her whole life. She is a teacher, an expert eavesdropper, a fan of infomercials, and is known to be a supporter of superstitions. She has on many occasions been justly accused of being a Luddite. She lives in Oakland with her husband and their cat. This is her first book.

Editorial Reviews

"A dark, original fairy tale about fate, consequences, and the origins of California’s gold."—Library Journal

 "A stunning read."—San Francisco Book Review

 "Chung's debut weaves together the past and present ably and creates a well-wrought and elegant story that will, hopefully, be followed by many more." —Booklist 

"With beautiful, tempered language, Ship of Fates weaves history and lore into a captivating, otherworldly tale."—Foreword Reviews

 "An outstanding debut."—Asian American Literature Fans

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