A 35th Year Celebration

When TSGS made its debut in 1989, it was the start of a publishing phenomenon. Russell Lee’s ghost stories were an instant hit, inspiring other authors in his wake. Now, 35. years later, we take a look back at some of the stories that have been read and reread by generations of Singaporeans and Malaysians.

Evergreen TRUE stories
MY FRIEND, THE EMPEROR
THE TALL BAMBOO PLANT
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL
GOODBYE. LEE KUAN YEW
18 FLOORS OF HELL
NASI KANGKANG SPECIAL
DOLLS ALIVE!
JUGU JUGU
A CHRISTMAS GHOST STORY
176 pages of stories to chill and thrill

About the Author

Russell Lee is an iconic figure who has entertained generations of Singaporeans and Malaysians with his “The Almost Complete Collection of True Singapore Ghost Stories” series.

The well-loved, masked author keeps his identity a secret, and dons a mask and black outfit that covers every inch of his body in public.

Those who have met him say he is a gentle giant whose all-black outfit belies his warm and friendly manner.

He doesn’t say much about himself, preferring to let the books do all the talking for him.

Singaporeans don’t just treat him as another author. He is one of them, speaking their language, writing on their behalf. However, we do know he is Singaporean — “as Singaporean as the five stars and crescent moon”, is how Lee puts it.