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The Phantom of Kuala Lumpur
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Complete, First published Jan 23
In the neon-lit streets of Kuala Lumpur, Aria Tan, a fiercely independent journalist, stumbles upon a lead connecting the city's rising crime rate to the enigmatic Azlan "The Phantom" Rizal. Azlan is the heir to one of Malaysia's most powerful underground syndicates, a man as dangerous as he is captivating. While Aria seeks the truth, Azlan has his own agenda. Torn between loyalty to his family's empire and his dream of escaping the shadows, Azlan finds himself drawn to Aria's unrelenting spirit. Their worlds collide in a dangerous dance of secrets, betrayals, and forbidden passion. As they uncover a conspiracy that could shatter Malaysia's criminal underworld, Aria must decide if she can trust a man with blood on his hands. Azlan, on the other hand, grapples with whether he can protect Aria without dragging her into his darkness.
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