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Siddharth Singh
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Paperback
Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a dark, adult fiction set in a desolate frontier in central India. It centers on power, reputation, and survival in a realm ruled by a corrupt ruler and an underworld where cockfighting shapes loyalties and fortunes. The intended reader is mature, drawn to gritty crime drama and atmospheric, character-driven storytelling. The emotional tone is tense, raw, and uncompromising.
The narrative unfolds with a story-led, cinematic feel, drawing readers into a sun-scorched landscape brimming with danger. The world is textured with heat, dust, and a volatile mix of ritual and brutality, where loyalty can be bought and reputations manufactured in a ring as much as in the throne room. The reading experience is immersive and relentless, built from precise scenes and hard choices rather than exposition.
Following a brooding outsider hired to work for the ruler, the story tightens as competing ambitions collide and old loyalties fray. The tension builds through action, consequence, and shifting alliances, inviting readers to weigh character and motive as events spiral toward a dangerous, irreversible climax. The prose favors atmosphere and outcome over gloss, delivering a brisk, atmospheric journey without revealing every card.
After finishing, readers gain a clearer understanding of how power costs shape choices, reputations, and relationships. The work leaves you contemplating fate and consequence while delivering a gripping, memorable reading experience that lingers long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Siddharth Singh
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
9780143450887
ISBN
9780143450887
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 255
₹ 44 Off