Prince of Lavo: A Southeast Asian Epic Fantasy

In a world where Hindu deities clash with colonial airship armadas, two brothers stand on opposite sides of a war that could end civilizations.

Prince Arun, avatar of the supreme god Vishnu, has a divine mandate to wipe out Western civilization from the Earth. His brother, Manu, a disgraced monk fleeing gambling debts and a murder accusation, must rise to challenge him. From the port slums of Lavo-Ayodhya to the peaks of the Himalayas and the depths of hell, Manu's journey leads to a showdown with the fate of Western enlightenment hanging in the balance.

Set in the Southeast Asian Kingdom of Lavo-Ayodhya — inspired by Siam, modern-day Thailand — Prince of Lavo weaves Hindu and Buddhist mythology into the geopolitics of the 19th-century colonial world, exploring the colonial contradiction between Western imperialism and enlightenment.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Pongsatorn Greigarn does an amazing job in writing this book, it had that historical fantasy novel that I was wanting. I thought the brother dynamic worked in this type of book and enjoyed how it uses the mythology element. I was engaged from start to finish and enjoyed getting into this world. Pongsatorn Greigarn was able to weave a strong storyline and thought was so well written and had characters that I was looking for. I enjoyed the Thai-history and enjoyed the overall feel of this."-Kat, BookSirens

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I thoroughly enjoyed this book. as it's well plotted, full of surprises and twists, and gripping. I liked the good storytelling and the fleshed out characters. Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for this digital copy, all opinions are mine."-Librarian 431790, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just what I like - a dark fantasy adventure, full of pace, mystery and tension. I was captivated from page 1 and I loved every second of it."-Olivia, E., Librarian, NetGalley