BEIJING, China, March 24, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The lure of a sinfully delicious, sexual liaison has led many men and women straight into the cold clutches of emotional ruin. In their new novel, NanGua: In Memory of Dickhead (now available through AuthorHouse) Aja Mei Young and Tom Orrow serve as cynical guides on a journey filled with elusive desires, crumbling morals and wounded pride.
Set in the bustling streets, seductive teahouses and rolling countryside of China and Thailand, NanGua offers entertaining insight into what unravels a tightly woven success story. The nameless "hero" of this tale has it all: power and connections, wealth and numerous lovers. However, one charming "little pumpkin" named NanGua draws him into an affair that leaves him hungering for her long after she has transformed into a contemptible, poisonous tart. His desires bloom into an obsession that NanGua has no intention of obliging, and his unrequited love ultimately consumes him. With nothing left to live for, he exists as a hollow shell, ready to be brushed into oblivion at any moment.
As his friend meets with him to get the full story, the man's life is revealed in all its glorified trysts and tragic turns. A former pro at breaking the rules, this twist of fate is unbearable. As his pathetic story unfolds, readers are treated to an acidic perspective of humanity that is both laughable and sad.
"(NanGua) is a story on ... ideology, ideality and personal values," the authors write. "It is a biographical exercise in split personalities (presented) in the gentle form of storytelling."
An intimate glimpse into love's destructive side, NanGua blends acerbic humor and witty sensibility to create a delightfully dark adventure for readers worldwide.
Young and Orrow have lived in various parts of Asia for more than 30 years, and both have careers in business development for hospitality projects. They have traveled around the world as guest speakers on human resources philosophies and strategic marketing. NanGua is their first novel and their next book, Flaws, is scheduled to be published later this year.
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