White Tiger: Dark Heavens Book One

Kylie Chan

Aug 2011 · Dark Heavens Trilogy Book 1 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

“Packed with Chinese mythology, kick-ass action, and sexual tension….A smart, entertaining read.”
—Australian Specific

A young woman accepts a position as nanny to the young daughter of a handsome, wealthy, and mysterious Chinese businessman—only to discover her new employer is really a god…and every foul demon in creation is out to destroy him! With a premise like that, fantasy aficionados and die-hard action lovers alike will no doubt be expecting something exceptional—and Australian author Kylie Chan delivers big time! White Tiger is the first book in Chan’s breathtaking trilogy that ingeniously blends magic, martial arts, and urban fantasy with a healthy dollop of paranormal romance thrown in to sweeten the pot. Fans of Hong Kong kung fu movies and the novels of Lilith Saintcrow, Liz Williams, Karen Chance, Devon Monk, and Ilona Andrews will flip over White Tiger, Kylie Chan’s remarkable non-stop martial arts supernatural adventure love story.

Ratings and reviews

I generally like books that include traditional legends of different cultures. The fact that Kylie Chan was able to intertwine the old legends in her writing is simply amazing. One thing I didn't enjoy were the transitions. They weren't clearly defined, and it practically threw you into a whole new setting and that annoyed me. Often, I found myself rereading one paragraph, trying to figure out where the transition took place. But overall, it's a wonderful book and I really enjoy it. Definitely recommended.

The series isn't very good if you're looking at it from a more critical angle. The writing is kind poor sometimes. It is highly easy to read however and despite being pretty bad half the time is still fun and entertaining. It's like reading television.

There are 2 trilogies. This is the first book in the first trilogy. Set in modern day Hong Kong and incorporating Chinese mythology, it covers new ground in the sci fi fantasy genre. Excellent read.

About the author

Kylie Chan is the bestselling author of the Dark Heavens and Journey to Wudang trilogies. She married a Hong Kong national in a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony and lived in Hong Kong for many years. She now lives in Queensland, Australia, with her two children.