1 / 3The Girl with a Thousand Faces — Dark Fantasy Novel
The Girl with a Thousand Faces is a dark fantasy novel set in historical Hong Kong. It follows Mercy Chan, a triad exorcist investigating a dangerous ghost that seems connected to her forgotten past.
At a glance
- Historical Hong Kong setting combines ancient myths and local legends with a ghost story.
- Mercy Chan works as a ghost-talker for a local triad in the ghost-infested Kowloon Walled City.
- The central mystery links a dangerous spirit to Mercy's missing memories and childhood.
- Listed as a BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The setting and exorcist-led investigation give the story a clear focus for readers seeking urban dark fantasy.
- The plot description brings together supernatural danger, grief and a mystery about the protagonist's past.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | HarperVoyager |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008479496 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008479497 |
| Weight listed | 270 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.9 x 3.2 x 24 cm |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
50% 50% - 4 stars
31% 31% - 3 stars
17% 17% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with five-star ratings forming the largest group, while a substantial share are three-star ratings. This offers a broadly favourable but not uniformly enthusiastic signal. The figures do not explain what readers liked or disliked, so they cannot establish how well the book's Hong Kong setting, ghost story or themes work for an individual reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Girl with a Thousand Faces about?
Mercy Chan, a triad exorcist and ghost-talker in Kowloon Walled City, faces a powerful spirit that claims to know her and her forgotten childhood.
Where and when is the story set?
The listing describes a historical Hong Kong setting, including the ghost-infested Kowloon Walled City, after the Second World War.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 320 pages.
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