The Ferryman

Lie XuanAishang Novel Network

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650K words

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Male-Oriented Fiction Paranormal Mystery Weird TalesSuspenseClue ChasingUrban MysteryWeb Novel

Summary

Feng Ye, the Ferryman, specializes in helping the resentful spirits of those who died unjustly and linger in the world to dissipate their grievances, ferrying them across the River of Forgetfulness. The story begins with a series of bizarre car accidents: a box truck that appears out of thin air at night, scattered hell money, and grinning paper effigy children in the cargo box, drawing Fang Gang, Hu Longhua, and others into danger. Feng Ye and his liaison Yu Ge follow the clues and discover that dump truck driver Liu Huayun is involved, and they are successively drawn into eerie incidents such as living souls leaving their bodies, the Hall of Nurturing Yin, Miao village sorcery, and the Month Ghost. He and his companions Chen Xing, Xiao Yuer, and others use talismans, formations, and sorcery to contend with various ghosts, uncovering truths woven from human nature and resentment as they investigate cases and ferry souls.

Editor's review

This book unfolds urban supernatural detective fiction from the perspective of a folk yin-yang master, with a fast pace and dense suspense; elements such as car accidents, living souls, and sorcery escalate layer by layer, making it suitable for readers who enjoy combining traditional supernatural themes with case investigation. The protagonist Feng Ye is pragmatic and direct in his methods, and his interactions with Yu Ge and Chen Xing add a light touch. Its shortcomings lie in some formulaic plot points, the handling of ghosts and villains being rather blunt, the horror atmosphere sometimes diluted by a sense of gratification, and the later resolution feeling slightly rushed.

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Reading tips

  1. It is recommended to start with the first box truck accident event to first become familiar with the protagonist Ferryman's setup and style of action.
  2. Pay attention to clue foreshadowing in each chapter while reading, especially details related to hell money, paper effigies, and sorcery.
  3. Readers more sensitive to horror descriptions may read during the daytime or skip chapters with concentrated gory scenes.

About the publisher

Aishang Novel Network

Aishang Novel Network focuses on online literature and currently has 13 titles in its catalog, covering categories such as premium fiction, romance fiction, fantasy fiction, quality web fiction, women's fiction and ancient romance. Representative works include A Grand Wedding: The Warm Daughter-in-Law of a Distinguished Family, I Am the Main God, Reborn: I Want to Be King, My Phoenix Soars Above the Ninth Heaven, Lotus Demon Evil Emperor: The Princess Consort Is Too Bewitching, Three Worlds, The Ultimate Young Master and 12.21, bringing together authors such as Jin Xi, Xia Shui Changtian, obsolete Chieftain, Yaslita, Purple Tipsiness, Yan Chenglong, Fengling de Chibang 11 and Sanyue. Its publishing focus is on romance and fantasy themes, while also covering ancient romance and women-oriented web fiction. Public information on its founding year and location is limited, so this introduction outlines its publishing direction only on the basis of the catalog information available.

FAQ

How many chapters does this book have in total? The book has 128 chapters in total and is completed.
What does Ferryman mean? It refers to a person who helps the resentful spirits of those who died unjustly dissipate their grievances and guides them across the River of Forgetfulness.
Does this book have a romance line? There is a small amount of ambiguous interaction, but the main line remains supernatural case investigation.

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About the author

Lie Xuan Author

Lie Xuan is an author about whom little public information is available; nationality, dates of birth and death, and similar details remain unknown, and three works are currently listed. These include Renren Wei Wo Wei Renren, Ni Song, and Duheren, spanning categories such as male-oriented fiction, urban fiction, alternate history, and suspense and the supernatural. The titles suggest a range of interests: Ni Song points toward an alternate historical setting, while Duheren leans toward a suspenseful, supernatural tone, and the urban label indicates a more contemporary strand. With public material so limited, it is difficult to trace a fuller writing career or the development of a style, yet these varied attempts offer several entry points for observing the author's range.