August 5, 2023

🇵🇭📚‼️Filipino Crime Fictions‼️📚🇵🇭 [unbezahlte Werbung]

🕵🏼‍♀️Three years ago, my sister, Lee, our close childhood friend, Charyl, and I started during the pandemic a German-Pinoy Podcast @henerasyon2 that allowed us to live and explore more our Filipino roots! This is how my interest into Filipino literature got sparked!🇵🇭🥳

🕵🏼‍♀️Filipino crime fictions? Oh yes! And in the recent years, the rich tapestry of Filipino crime fictions has made waves and leaves readers craving for more. Here is a collection of my favorite thrilling narratives, each with its own unique sub-genre twist:

🔍 "Arsenic and Adobo" by Mia P. Manansala ( @mpmthewriter )
🔖 Sub-genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery
Join Lila Macapagal as she dishes up delicious adobo and uncovers a murder mystery that blends culinary delights with suspenseful twists. A perfect blend of comfort food and nail-biting intrigue!🍛🔪

🔍 "Patron Saints of Nothing" by Randy Ribay ( @randyribay )
🔖 Sub-genre: Contemporary Mystery
Follow Jay Reguero's quest to uncover the truth behind his cousin's death, navigating family secrets and societal complexities. A gripping exploration of identity and the search for justice set against a contemporary backdrop! 🌅📖

🔍 "Jar of Hearts" by Jennifer Hillier (@jenniferhillierbooks )
🔖 Sub-genre: Psychological Thriller
Step into a chilling world of secrets and redemption as Geo Shaw confronts her past and a relentless killer. This psychological thriller will twist your mind and keep you guessing until the final revelation. 💔🔒

🔍 "Smaller and Smaller Circles" by F.H. Batacan (@fhbatacan )
🔖 Sub-genre: Crime Procedural
Enter the world of forensic investigation with priests-turned-detectives as they solve gruesome murders. A meticulous crime procedural that unveils the layers of Manila's underbelly with precision. 🕯️🔍

🔍 "Trese" by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo (@budjette @kajobaldisimo )
🔖 Sub-genre: Urban Fantasy Crime
Immerse yourself in the supernatural mysteries of Manila with paranormal detective Alexandra Trese. Dive into the world of urban fantasy where mythical creatures and crime intertwine in the heart of the city. 🧛‍♀️🌆

🔍 "Reportage on Crime" by Nick Joaquin (@nickjoaquinphillit )
🔖 Sub-genre: True Crime
Experience the raw reality of crime through the lens of Nick Joaquin's journalistic prowess. This collection of true crime stories offers a deep dive into the human psyche and the underbelly of society. 📰🔍