The author, Dr Johnny Lee, is a Colombo Plan scholar, Singaporean dental surgeon, author and publisher. To date, he has written and published nine books, eight under his pen name J. P. Lee, and one book on humour, under the pen name Manny Larfs.
His first book, Dusk To Dawn, published in 1996, was an instant success, having sold 10,000 copies just in Singapore and Malaysia.
The central theme of all J. P. Lee's books is on the constant battle between good and evil, spiritual books on a more personal account of his own experiences of childhood trauma and the healing of memories. He has also written two novels, the first in 2002 – Curse Of The Green Dragon (A Hakka Story), and its sequel in 2004, Breaking The Curse Of The Green Dragon (A Hakka Story), stretching five generations of intriguing adventures, discovery, rediscovery, healing and reconciliation. There are interesting sections on traditions, legends, superstitions, love and betrayal, all weaved into these two narrative novels of colourful and passionate characters, a spiritual philosophy of compassion and self-knowledge. Many readers consider these books as Lee’s rendition of the cycle of ‘humanhood’, so profoundly put together, verging on the threshold of experiential wisdom and sound conscience – where he so cleverly combines facts with fictions to shape the fate and destiny of people’s lives, a masterly treatment of the primeval forces of nature.
In 1992, four years after an experience of a spiritual emergence, he was led to North Wales, England and underwent the 30-day Silent Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola at St Beuno’s, the Jesuits Monastery. This further led him to the silent contemplative prayer exercises of St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross of the Carmelite Spirituality.
Lee describes himself as a son, a dental surgeon, a husband, a father, and now a grandfather, an author and a publisher, a teacher and facilitator as well as a continuing student and participant at workshops. He says there is no end to learning.
Constantly, he asks, But who am I really? His constant search for God and for true meaning and purpose in life led him to finding himself instead. He says, "To learn the truth, I must first unlearn the untruth.” His continuous journey into the unknown and the unchartered territories helps him to uncover a hidden doorway to God, the God who created him and gave him his spiritual name, which he only reveals as 'P' in his pen name J. P. Lee. He says, "John is the name my earthly father gave me; P is the name my heavenly Father gave me." The discovery of his spiritual name was paramount in his quest for "Who am I?"
This led to his first book, Dusk To Dawn. After this, there was no stopping him, as he began to work on his other books. He is confident his readers will similarly discover themselves when they read and discover why God has called him 'P' and what 'P' means for him.
The author shares his concept and personal experience of a healing process he refers to as: Harnessing The Wind - which by the grace of God, brings about a spirtual transformation, from one state of emotion to another.
 It was a transformation that gave me my first glimpse of the spiritual realm, implanted in my soul as an assurance of lasting hope: a hope to perservere with courage and confidence should I ever again encounter the storm of adversity, suffer the devastating effects of temptation, or face the dark clouds of despair, misery, boredom and fear. |
The search for God in the mist continues. J. P. Lee takes you on another journey to encounter the God of mystery and surprises.
 Through an extension of God's grace, the author shares his daily meditation and related God-experiences, with special emphasis on a breaking of the word 'GOD' for your reflection. |
The author gives a personal account of piercing the mist to rediscover the God he has hidden from himself.
 While the knowledge is received in my spirit, the experience is perceived deep within my soul. It is a spiritual emergence, when my emerging spirit finds comfort in and compatibility with my mutually consenting soul. This spiritual marriage (the union of spirit and soul) gives birth to the ultimate understanding - and truth is conceived. |
A personal account of a journey that started as a pilgrimage to Fatima but developed into a journey that put the author On The Road to self discovery.
 On The Road puts you on wheels on a journey to the heart. On The Road, along the refreshing coastline, over the majestic mountains and down the gorgeous valleys to exotic places, holy sites and beautiful people in Spain, France and Portugal - capturing the imagination, from exciting adventure to silent contemplation... |
The saga continues... Vong Lo Park sets out on a daring mission to rescue his family from a terrible ancestral curse, not realising he has put so many lives in danger ... including his own!
 This constant conflict between good and evil is dramatised in the book through ordinary daily situations played by colourful and passionate characters. What people are has much to do with the way they have lived and experienced life; what they become has everything to do with the choices they make in life. |
A poignant story about a Hakka family, covering five generations... an intriguing tale of legends, superstitions, love and betrayal.
 J. P. Lee's third book is densely packed with dramatic incidents. Its adventures move in the historical reality of Sarawak and Singapore in a realm of occult spirituality. The complex narrative is filled with colourful and passionate characters, and infused with spiritual philosophy of compassion and self-knowledge. Readers who have enjoyed J. P. Lee's earlier books can expect another mind-opening journey. |
Trapped in the Twilight between two levels of existence, Zebedee had to choose between Dream and Reality! Which would he rather forgo?
 This book is about the author's dream. If you do not believe in dreams, this book is just one of fantasy but, if you do believe, then it will surely speak to you. |
A touching narrative which takes you on a journey that never ends! An intriguing journey, uniquely presented and intimately related.
 This book is about the 'sunset and sunrise' of the author's life. It is about perseverance in the midst of conflict and struggle while searching for true meaning in life. Who am I? Why am I here? These were questions that kept popping up whenever the author experienced helplessness, fear, confusion or turmoil. |
A Humourous View of Life
under the pen name Manny Larfs.
 A confused boy with poor self-image meets an imaginary friend... with hilarious consequences! Find out who has the last laugh when his friend suddenly disappears... |
"I find this book, God In The Mist, to be a very honest and open account of the author's personal experiences of, and insights into, the spiritual life. I am sure readers will benefit from it"
- Chris Soh, SJ.
"I enjoy reading this book very much. It is a record of a spiritual odyssey, as real and living as what St. Augustine described in his Confessions, as sharp and compelling as what Blaise Pascal wrote in his testimony. I think that anyone who reads it with heart as well as mind will be moved closer on the personal pilgrimaging journey into God!"
- Robert McCulloch, Columban Fathers.
"J. P. Lee, a dental surgeon, who has written books about childhood trauma, peppers his story with words and legends from the dialect group. An interesting read for Hakkas and non-Hakkas alike"
- Life! The Straits Times.
"This book, Curse Of The Green Dragon, intrigued me to keep wanting to read on; it's the sort of book that would haunt me in my dreams. How I wish that more epic tales were written like this"
- Book Review, The Sarawak Tribune.
"This book is an easy read, language and plot-wise; the promised elements of 'legends, superstitions, love and betrayal' are all there plus the constant conflicts between good and evil"
- The Star.
"The history of the Hakkas and the spirit of their people have been captured in this new book by J. P. Lee, who marries historical and cultural facts with a fictional story spanning five generations"
- The Write Stuff, MediaCorp Radio Singapore International.
"Where do the Hakkas come from? What do you know about them? Join Dr Johnny Lee at 10.10am to find out about the Hakkas and his book, Curse Of The Green Dragon (A Hakka Story)"
- The Living Room, NewsRadio 93.8FM.
"An excellent way to actually fuse fiction and facts by telling it through a story"
- Passion 99.5FM, National Arts Council Singapore.
"Entertaining! This allegory, with its casual, tongue-in-cheek style, plumbs the depths and heights of human existence. A 'must read' for all who seek to fathom the riddles of life"
- Sr. Rosalia Yeo, Canossian Sister, Retreat & Spiritual Director; Superior, Formation House & Nativity Centre, Singapore.
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