For July 2026’s Fellowship selection, we wanted a novel that captures the exhilarating energy of fantasy at its boldest: a story filled with monsters and myth, fierce family loyalties, unforgettable heroines, and a world standing at the crossroads of history and magic. Harbour of Hungry Ghosts by Eliza Chan delivers all of this with thrilling confidence and heart.
Set in an Opium War-era Hong Kong teeming with spirits, demons, and dangerous folklore, Harbour of Hungry Ghosts follows Kiamling Au, eldest daughter of a family sworn to protect their city from supernatural threats. Raised under the watchful eye of a strict grandmother and burdened with the weight of expectation, Kiamling has spent her life preparing to fight monsters. But when the Hungry Ghost Festival descends into chaos and an unfamiliar creature abducts her grandmother, she is forced to step into a leadership role before she feels ready. What follows is a fast-paced adventure through haunted streets, political unrest, and clashing mythologies as Kiamling and her unlikely allies race to uncover the truth behind the growing threat.
What makes Harbour of Hungry Ghosts especially compelling is the way Eliza Chan blends folklore, history, and action into something that feels both immersive and wildly entertaining. Chinese mythology collides with British folklore against the backdrop of a colonised Hong Kong, creating a setting alive with tension and danger. The novel balances pulse-pounding monster-hunting sequences with sharp humour, emotional depth, and a powerful exploration of family duty, identity, and cultural change.
Fans of richly layered fantasy worlds will already know Eliza Chan from her acclaimed debut Fathomfolk and its sequel Tideborn. With Harbour of Hungry Ghosts, she brings that same vivid storytelling talent to a completely new setting, delivering a fantasy adventure that feels cinematic, fresh, and impossible to put down. It’s a story packed with sword spirits, pirate merchants, hidden secrets, and supernatural horrors, but at its core lies a deeply human story about belonging, responsibility, and finding the courage to define yourself beyond the expectations placed upon you.
For Fellowship members, we’re delighted to present Harbour of Hungry Ghosts as a highly limited, exclusive edition featuring digitally sprayed edges, exclusive endpaper artwork, foiling on the front boards, plus signed and numbered by the author; created especially for our Fellowship subscribers.
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