Murong Xuecun, the pen name of Hao Qun, is one of China’s most celebrated contemporary authors, known for his bold narratives that often challenge the status quo. His literary repertoire includes acclaimed works such as The Missing Ingredient, Leave Me Alone, Dancing Through Red Dust, and Deadly Quiet City. From 2011 to 2016, Murong contributed thought-provoking opinion columns to The New York Times, and his insightful commentary has also graced the pages of The Guardian. Now residing in Australia, he continues to be a powerful voice in global literature.
Deadly Quiet City | True Stories from Wuhan by Murong Xuecun follows the author’s time in Wuhan, China at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the tradition of Dan Baum’s bestselling Nine Lives, Deadly Quiet City focuses on the remarkable stories of eight people in Wuhan.
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