The Voice that Calls Asagi: The Monster That Shines in the Dark

by Shigemi Morikawa

illus. by Emma Sky

This is the story of Yahiko, the grandchild of Asagi, the fearless warrior depicted in The Voice that Calls Asagi series. Aged just 12, Yahiko is ordered by his father to set out alone and “bring back something not of this country”. He meets Lao, a fisherman whose boat has been wrecked, and together they set out for the Land of Dreams, a place known for its legendary monster, the Gui. This is a captivating tale of adventure, friendship, and coming-of-age.

20 x 14cm cm, 336 pages, Black-and-white illustrations
First published June 2021