Secret Society

On a raucous Kuala Lumpur night, Inspector Mislan Latif is called back after a long shift to a bizarre and gruesome crime scene: a father, mother, and their young child are found seated around a festive dinner table laden with the famous Chinese dish "e;Yesang,"e; a symbol of good fortune and longevity. All are dead, cold smiles etched on their faces. It soon becomes clear that the head of the family is Robert Tam, a wealthy fashion designer and former member of a secretive group known as "e;The Immortal 21,"e; who was involved in shady deals and dubious activities years ago. Mislan begins his investigation amidst a tense and menacing atmosphere, discovering that the case extends far beyond a simple family murder, opening the floodgates of corruption within the security and political establishments themselves. As pressure mounts to close the case quickly, Mislan finds himself torn between his duty as an officer committed to the truth and corrupt institutions that refuse to let justice be served. "e;The Secret Society"e; is a gripping novel that combines detective mystery and social drama, presenting a fierce conflict between integrity and the corruption of power in the heart of the Malaysian capital.