521: On a sweltering Philippine shore, Magellan's desperate voyage faces its deadliest threat – not from the sea, but from within.

Amidst the stifling heat and simmering mistrust between wary Spanish explorers and proud islanders, a brutal murder ignites a powder keg. A high-ranking Spanish captain lies dead, a Visayan kris buried in his chest. Accusations fly like poisoned darts, threatening to shatter a fragile peace and unleash a devastating massacre.

Caught in the eye of the storm is Kassim, a Malay interpreter bound to the Spaniards yet understanding the islanders' ways. Trusted by neither, he alone must navigate the treacherous currents of cultural suspicion, hidden shipboard rivalries, and ancient secrets before Magellan's cannons roar.

With time running out and suspects on both sides, Kassim races to unravel a conspiracy where the killer's motive could be greed, revenge, or the very clash of civilizations. The fate of the expedition, and hundreds of lives, rests on his ability to expose the truth hidden beneath layers of deceit.

Will Kassim uncover the hand that wielded the kris, or will the island drown in blood under the banner of Spanish justice?

If you enjoy gripping historical mysteries set during the Age of Exploration, filled with cultural conflict, political intrigue, and high-stakes survival, you'll love Visayan Kris.