White lady, black Christ
By: Charlson Ong
Publisher: Milflores Publishing
Published: 2021
Place of publication: Quezon City, Philippines
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9789718280980; 9789718280966
Copyright date: 2021
Subjects: Philippine fiction (English)
Description: When an explosion occurs in front of Dr. Chester Limhuatco's condominium, events unfold leading to his discovery of Emily, the "white lady" he has been having visions of. To discover her identity, he enlists the help of former classmate Jefferson Po, a government agent Emily works closely with. Together, Chester and Jefferson pursue the mystery surrounding Emily and her involvement with Tata Peping, a modern day "Itim na Nazareno" or Black Christ. Set in the midst of Quiapo, the heart of the frenzied devotion and veneration of the statue of the Black Nazarene, White Lady, Black Christ is a high-stakes pursuit of the truth behind a strange brotherhood and the rituals surrounding blind devotion and the search for salvation as told by a masterful storyteller.