Maya Press, 2003. Minor wear at top of spine, good secondhand copy.

Spirit of the Keris is a compilation of some of Malaysia's best writing in English. The short stories and poems in this collection are selected from the works of pioneer and comtemporary Malaysian writers. The work here reflects the concerns of a growing nation, identity, love, death, modernity, loss of traditions and hope for a better world. Reading these works may lead readers to a better understanding of Malaysians and their concerns.