An amateur sleuth and true crime enthusiast, Henry embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery of his father's unsolved murder. Drawing from childhood memories and family tales in San Francisco, he navigates a complex web of secrets and lies, ultimately challenging his perceptions of those around him. This contemporary noir delves into the narratives we create and the unreliable nature of memory, offering a gripping exploration of truth and deception.
"A CT scan revealed Dr. James Chen, a Miami physician, had a cancerous, inoperable, tumor behind his nose. The prognosis was bleak. Dr. Chen had eight weeks to live. Dr. Chen and his sons, Chris and Gordon, looked for a miracle. Chris was completing a cardiology fellowship. Gordon was finishing medical school. They knew what they were up against. Even still, they were shocked when a local oncologist told them, “The first available appointment is in six weeks.” James and his sons were suddenly patients, forced to look at the healthcare system from the other end of the stethoscope. They didn’t like what they saw—expensive, uncoordinated, and ineffective care. At one point James asked his sons, “If a family of doctors with connections can’t navigate this system, what chance do my patients have?” The Chens found their calling. Together with James’ wife Mary, Chris’s wife Stephanie (an attorney), and Gordon’s wife Jessica (another doctor) they created ChenMed, a physician-led company that serves the underserved. ChenMed puts their patients from forgotten communities first and focuses on accountable, compassionate care that improves health. InThe Calling, Chris and Gordon share how the family succeeded beyond their wildest expectations through a combination of determination, data, family, and faith. They turned what could have been a tragedy into an opportunity that will revolutionize healthcare delivery for years to come. The Calling will give you hope."
Exploring the complexities of love and marriage, this work presents a fractured portrait of a relationship through interconnected fables and anthropological insights into fantastical tribes. The narrative, delivered in a playful second-person style by a versatile six-character cast, intertwines elements of a spy thriller and a sci-fi love story. With inspiration drawn from Italo Calvino, it offers a unique and delightful examination of longing, making for an inventive and surprising theatrical experience.
Focusing on the evolution of legal institutions, this book explores how laws in Greater China and Singapore address payment fraud, such as forged cheques and wrongful payment instructions. It delves into the mechanisms and frameworks developed to combat these fraudulent activities, highlighting the unique challenges faced in the Asian context. Through a detailed analysis, the book provides insights into the effectiveness of legal responses and the ongoing efforts to enhance the integrity of payment systems in the region.