Another Avatar

Selected for the Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020, this novella by S.P. Somtow follows Kris, a boy living in a Bangkok orphanage who discovers he is the final incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu. As he unravels his true identity, Kris faces the challenge of confronting a dragon to protect the world. The story combines urban fantasy and humorous misadventures, setting the stage for a series of exciting adventures.