Das Meer der Aswang

The signs are impossible to ignore: the girl Luklak is transforming into a crocodile. More precisely, into an Aswang, a mythical creature from the Philippines. Fascinated, Luklak discovers the power of her new body, but her father is in despair. In search of a cure, he wanders through the village, where the residents are fearful of an impending pirate attack. Luklak's father seeks assistance from the wise, but when a Spanish priest, a monkey in red pants, and a bunch of soul birds get involved, the endeavor spirals out of control. In a captivating novel, Allan Derain tells a story of spirits, myths and legends, eager priests and colonial lords, of father and daughter, and the remarkable journey of a brave girl.