FH Batacan

F.H. Batacan is a Filipino author known for her crime and mystery novels, most notably 'Smaller and Smaller Circles,' which is considered one of the first Filipino crime novels.

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  1. 1. Smaller And Smaller Circles

    Set in the bustling yet gritty backdrop of Manila, this gripping crime novel follows two Jesuit priests, Father Gus Saenz and Father Jerome Lucero, who are also forensic experts. They are drawn into a chilling investigation of a series of gruesome murders targeting young boys in the slums of Payatas. As they delve deeper into the case, they confront the dark underbelly of society, battling corruption, inefficiency, and apathy within the police force. The narrative weaves a tense and atmospheric tale of justice, morality, and the relentless pursuit of truth in a city teetering on the edge of chaos.

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