Wayne Ng’s characters, whether they’re an ancient philosopher, a son of immigrants, or a single mother on the run, are deeply layered and complex. They struggle to find themselves and comprehend a world gone amok. Their stories of self-discovery are universal and captivating with authenticity and edge.
Johnny Delivers
In 1977 Toronto, eighteen-year-old Johnny Wong tries to save his chaotic family and their Chinese restaurant from debt, by invoking the spirit of Bruce Lee and selling weed with deliveries. All this while juggling a first love, high school, and uncovering sordid family secrets.
On Most Anticipated Fall Fiction Lists at CBCbooks & 49thShelf
Coming Oct 31, 2024 – Preorder NOW!
About Wayne
Wayne Ng works as a social worker in Ottawa who lives to write, travel, eat and play, preferably all at the same time. He is an award-winning author and traveler who continues to push his boundaries from the Arctic to the Antarctic.
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The Family Code
Wayne Ng channels his thirty years as a social worker in this raw and visceral tale of Hannah Belenko, a single mother perpetually just hanging on. She schemes and scrapes by, unaware that her shortcomings and adherence to the family’s code of silence may lead to losing her son, Axel.
🏆Ottawa Book Award Finalist 2024
🏆Best Books of the Year 2023 at 49thShelf AND The Miramichi Reader!
Books by Wayne
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Letters From Johnny
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Johnny Delivers (coming Oct 31, 2024)
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The Family Code