The Feng Shui Detective by Nury Vittachi

This compilation presents excerpts from Nury Vittachi's "The Feng Shui Detective", highlighting its critical acclaim as a humorous and engrossing whodunit. It includes publication details and copyright information, establishing the book's origin and legal framework. The text further reveals the narrative's structure through a table of contents and initial chapter segments, introducing the titular detective, C.F. Wong, and his assistant, Joyce, as they embark on investigations rooted in feng shui principles across various Asian settings. Through descriptions of their cases, from a mysterious death in a "yin house" to a complex financial scam and a murder in a hotel kitchen, the excerpts showcase the blend of mystery, cultural observations, and the evolving dynamic between the protagonists. They also intersperse philosophical insights and "Oriental Wisdom" excerpts attributed to C.F. Wong, enriching the thematic depth of the stories.