Venom

In the Thai jungle, Praeknamdang is under the control of Song Waad, a self-proclaimed medium of The Sacred Mother who is growing more corrupt by the day. One family dares to resist his growing power, but their ten-year-old son is attacked by a cobra and becomes locked in a life-and-death struggle. Venom is an existential parable that introduces the UK reader to the world of Saneh Sangsuk, storytelling at its finest.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2023
Publisher: Peirene Press Ltd

Nestled within the lush Thai jungle, the village of Praeknamdang has been captivated by the enigmatic figure of Song Waad, who claims to be the medium of The Sacred Mother. Fearful of his purported connection to the Patron goddess, the villagers willingly surrender their land and wealth to the religious leader, who becomes increasingly corrupt with each passing day. However, a courageous family stands in defiance of his growing influence: a couple and their talented ten-year-old son.

One fateful day, while out with his friends, the boy encounters a cobra, initiating a life-and-death struggle that blurs the boundaries between human and animal. As the boy battles for survival, he questions whether his encounter was mere coincidence or if The Sacred Mother is actively punishing him.

Venom, a gripping existential parable, introduces the UK reader to the captivating world of Saneh Sangsuk. This novel is a testament to storytelling at its finest, with its lush, raw, lyrical, and vivid prose. It immerses readers in a realm where the line between reality and fantasy is blurred, leaving them to ponder the intricacies of human existence and the consequences of our actions.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781908670793