Leading Ledang
ABOUT
THE BOOK
Mount Ledang, land of blessings and curses. Amid mist-shrouded peaks, Tuah—a gifted hacker and operative—leads his team on a mission veiled in secrecy. What starts as a search for hidden knowledge spirals into a confrontation with ancient legends made real. The enigmatic Rajni and guardians beyond imagination reveal that the tale of Puteri Gunung Ledang is no mere myth. As betrayal surfaces, Tuah must choose between duty and love, racing against time to stop a looming catastrophe. Loyalties fracture, sacrifices beckon, and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance.
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
This novel masterfully blends science-fiction thriller with Malaysian folklore, centered around the legend of Puteri Gunung Ledang. It transforms local myth into a suspense‑driven storyline that’s uniquely Malaysian. Other than that, the novel shows strong protagonist in a high-tech world such as confronts modern technology and mythical guardians that merging cyber‑espionage with magical realism. Moreover it highlights the themes of legacy, betrayal and sacrifice where it causes a blend of emotional depth and high stakes. Last but not least, the book reflects a growing wave of local speculative fiction that roots futuristic ideas in Malaysia’s geography and lore. (The National Library of Malaysia)