Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

The long-awaited sequel to the 2000 Oscar-winning film is now out in IMAX theatres and on Netflix.

Exclusively for subscribers to the Asia Literary Review, we're delighted to present an extract from the companion novel, based on the original stories by Wang Dulu.

The highly-acclaimed author Justin Hill has created a soaring and enthralling novel, Sword of Destiny, scheduled for publication by Weinstein Books at the end of January 2016.

The extract is available as a free supplementary eBook. You must be an ALR subscriber to receive the download, so if you're not already a subscriber, sign up now to get a taste of Hill's riveting imagining of this powerful and timeless martial arts tale.

Not a subscriber? You can still whet your appetite with a look behind the scenes in our interview with Justin Hill.

Early reviews are excellent:

'An epic tale of heroism and sacrifice, love and destiny. Action-packed and romantic.
Fans of the original movie will not be disappointed.'

—Tan Twan Eng, award-winning author of The Garden of Evening Mists

'A stirring tale of adventure and dramatic combat in the colourful world of ancient China. The Sword of Destiny is a must-read for all fans of the martial arts mythos.'

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