Shattered by the loss of her twins, software engineer Viji becomes the prime suspect in a chilling crime—the drowning of her best friend Neha’s baby. ASP Kanika, haunted by her own personal loss, is pulled into an investigation that quickly spirals into a nightmarish descent. Viji’s eerie silence only deepens the enigma, and as Kanika digs further, her instincts sense something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface.
The evidence hints at Viji’s involvement in black magic to resurrect her twins, but the scene defies logic. Viji is found in a trance, cradling the lifeless baby, while Neha has vanished without a trace. Neha isn’t alone; in the past week, four pregnant women have disappeared, each leaving behind a blood-streaked symbol—an ominous mark of doom.
When Neha’s mutilated body is discovered, branded with the same grotesque symbol, Kanika realizes she’s up against something much more terrifying than a serial killer. As she unravels a web of evil tantric practices, Kanika confronts a horrifying possibility: Is she hunting a twisted killer, or has she awakened an ancient, malevolent force? And if so, how long before it comes for her?
About The Author
Nidhi is known for her bestselling novel That Night. Her debut work was published by Penguin Random House India and Penguin Southeast Asia in April 2021. The book quickly rose to fame, becoming a national bestseller in a remarkable eight months. With nearly fifty thousand copies sold, That Night continues to dominate the horror category on Amazon India as the number one bestseller.
Recently, Nidhi released her second book, I Hear You, which blends domestic noir with a touch of science fiction. She received a prestigious grant from the National Arts Council of Singapore for her works, That Night and I Hear You. Venturing into the world of theatre, Nidhi successfully debuted as a playwright with Shankh-Naad which became part of the esteemed “DASTAK 2021,” an annual multicultural theatre festival showcasing Hindi plays in Singapore.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Nidhi holds an Engineering degree from Kurukshetra University. She gave up her successful career as a headhunter to become a mother and a writer.
Book is scheduled to release in October 2024.
