I write fiction for middle-grade & adult readers.
My stories are unapologetically Southeast Asian with themes of family, love, identity, and social and climate justice. Mix that in with a bit of history and STEM and you’ve got yourself a grand adventure!
NEWS
New release!
The Travelling Library Chronicles of Maizey Lee Book Two: The Trail to China (2026)
Grown-ups everywhere are losing their Imagination. Maizey, along with her mother, grandfather and the talking plant Curie, hit the road again in their travelling library van. This time, they head to China, where they encounter elephant libraries, giant pandas and extraordinary plants that might hold the cure. But first, Maizey must retrieve her father's missing journal and outsmart those who want to keep the world dull forever.
Praise & Reviews
“The Travelling Library Chronicles of Maizey Lee will take you on a journey you are not likely forget. With unlikely friends and even unexpected enemies, this twisty and fun adventure is one bound to resonate with every reader. I cannot wait to see where Maizey and her family will take us next!”
“With so much colourful and eclectic history on Singapore’s doorstep, I have often wondered why a code-cracking historical adventure hasn’t been written about the region. Finally, The Java Enigma has plugged the gap. With a splash of Dan Brown and a quirky dash of Indiana Jones, Erni Salleh has written a globe-trotting, treasure-hunting thriller that is a fascinating read from start to finish.”
“A fun and delightful story about courage and dealing with change. After reading this book, you’ll wish you’re seeing the world in a travelling book van!”
