Night Walker

Name: Night Walker
ISBN: 9787513356190

尹高恩 / 陈欣Mar 2025

3.6

Word count: 85K words
Chapters: 10
ISBN: 9787513356190

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Summary

"Jungle" is a company that specializes in disaster tourism for travelers. For ten years, Yuna has been stuck behind a desk as an itinerary planner at the Jungle travel agency. Her work is unremarkable—until a demanding boss starts giving her trouble.

Yuna painfully submits her resignation, only to be offered a paid leave instead: she must pose as a tourist and travel to Minai, a remote island in Vietnam, to evaluate a tour package at risk of being discontinued—one that includes sinkholes, volcanoes, and deserts. Along the way, Yuna unexpectedly learns that the local resort is planning to "manufacture" a disaster to regain attention. As she comes to understand the cost of this man-made catastrophe, she realizes the lives of Minai's residents are in danger—and so is her own...

Editor's review

Nightwalker enters through the premise of "disaster tourism," juxtaposing the mundane routine of a travel agency itinerary planner with extreme settings of sinkholes, volcanoes, and deserts, creating a cold, dark humor. Protagonist Yuna, trapped behind a desk for ten years, is suddenly sent to evaluate a remote island tour package, and unexpectedly learns the resort plans to "manufacture" a disaster to regain attention—the story thus slides from workplace absurdity into a tense territory of morality and survival. The novel is tightly paced with naturally set suspense; its satire on the tourism industry's commodification of disaster never preaches but gradually emerges through Yuna's situation. It suits reading in one sitting on a commute or over a weekend, and will appeal to readers who enjoy social suspense, workplace irony, and exotic spatial narratives. Watch for Yuna's shift from passive executor to active judge—that is the most charged part of the book.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy social suspense and workplace irony fiction
Readers interested in the tourism industry and the commodification of disaster
Casual readers seeking a tightly paced book for commutes or weekends
Readers who prefer exotic spatial narratives and portrayals of a female protagonist's predicament

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting pure honkaku mystery or rigorous puzzle structures
Readers sensitive to disaster scenes who may find them uncomfortable
Readers seeking deep philosophical reflection or grand historical narrative

Reading tips

In the first half, note Yuna's workplace situation and her relationship with her boss—these details lay groundwork for later moral choices.
When you reach the resort's plan to "manufacture" a disaster, pause to sort out each party's interests before continuing to see how Yuna reacts.
After finishing, reflect on Jungle's business model and consider the boundary between disaster tourism and real disaster.

版权信息
一丛林
二沙漠的天坑
三断开的列车
四三周后
五人体模特之岛
六漂流
七美奈星期日
尾声红树林
作者的话

FAQ

Is this book a mystery novel?

It is closer to social suspense than to honkaku mystery centered on tricks. The story's focus is on Yuna's situation and choices after discovering the resort's plan to manufacture a disaster; the suspense comes from moral dilemmas and survival pressure, not detective puzzle-solving. Readers who enjoy social issues and character predicaments will find it more suited to their taste.

Can I read this directly without having read the author's previous works?

Yes. This book is a standalone story and does not depend on previous plots. Readers need only follow Yuna's perspective into the Jungle company and Minai Island to understand the character relationships and the chain of events. If you enjoy the author's narrative style afterward, you can seek out other works then.

Are the disaster descriptions in the book very heavy?

The novel involves disaster elements such as sinkholes, volcanoes, and deserts, but the narration emphasizes suspense and character predicament rather than rendering bloodshed or mass casualties. That said, the subject matter itself carries tension; readers sensitive to disaster scenes may try the first few chapters before deciding whether to continue.

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About the author

尹高恩 Author

Yin Gaoen is an author with only a small number of works available in the Chinese book market, and public information about them is very limited: their nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. According to the available catalog data, their representative work is Night Walker, which is classified as suspense and mystery fiction. Judging from this category and the imagery of night and walking suggested by the title, the book is likely to revolve around secret movements, pursuit, or crime, with an emphasis on atmosphere and building suspense rather than relying solely on graphic scenes. Suspense and mystery fiction has always valued the planting of clues and control of pacing; if the author can handle character motivation and narrative tension within a limited length, they may develop a recognizable voice in this genre. Since only one work is currently listed, it is still difficult to judge whether their style is consistent or whether their subject matter will continue along the same lines. Readers may wish to start with Night Walker and observe; future developments are worth watching.

陈欣 Author

Public information about Chen Xin is limited, and details such as nationality, birth and death dates, and educational background are not clearly documented. Judging from the seven works held in the collection, Chen Xin's writing and editorial interests span several fields. These include works focused on social reality and suspense narrative, such as Elderly People Living Alone and Night Walker, as well as specialized medical content such as Techniques for Treating Wounds with Artificial Dermis Repair. In academic and documentary areas, Chen Xin is the author of A Textual Study of Qing-Dynasty Literature on the Chu Ci and has also addressed contemporary issues in Research on Legal Issues of RMB Internationalization and Financial Security. Chen Xin also contributed to the compilation of Jiangsu Publishing History: Contemporary Volume (1949–2008) and edited practical materials such as Situational Spoken English for Tour Guides. Chen Xin's works appear under categories including foreign literature, medicine, literary appreciation, examinations, suspense and mystery, and documentary literature, reflecting an orientation that balances professional and general reading. Owing to limited materials, a deeper assessment of Chen Xin's style and influence is not possible at this time.