Deceit and Other Possibilities

In her compelling collection, Deceit and Other Possibilities, Vanessa Hua explores the lives of immigrant families in America, connecting ancestral and new homelands in profound ways. Featuring a range of memorable characters—from a Hong Kong movie star to a Korean American pastor—these stories capture the struggles between tradition and modernity, self and society. The collection also includes the award-winning story "What We Have Is What We Need," which follows a young boy's attempt to reunite and protect his family amid complex emotional challenges. This edition showcases Hua's insightful and witty storytelling, establishing her as a remarkable voice in contemporary literature.