Papatong: Stories from Indonesia and Beyond

The short stories in this book are by a master story-teller who lived in Indonesia for many years. It's a country where magic and spirits are everywhere. Where stories of power are passed down through the generations. Where anything is possible in the lush tropical forests. Where the island populations have suffered many invasions from the Dutch to the Japanese. Where people consult shamans and carry on through adversity with great fortitude.