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An Urban Fantasy Rooted in Indian Mythology

What happens when a disgraced yaksha must solve a kidnapping that could unleash an ancient evil?

Exiled from the celestial realm for an unforgivable crime, Akran has spent thousands of years hiding among humans in Mumbai. He drinks cheap rum, keeps to himself, and tries to forget the past that destroyed him.

Then a young girl disappears.

What begins as a routine kidnapping investigation quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Gods, demons, ruthless criminals, and forgotten powers are all moving behind the scenes, while an ancient darkness threatens to return to the world.

As long-buried secrets from Akran's own past resurface, he is forced to confront the very forces that cast him out. With time running out, he must decide whether to continue hiding from his destiny—or risk everything to protect the city he has come to call home.

Shadows Rising is a fast-paced fantasy thriller that blends Indian mythology with modern-day Mumbai, featuring an unforgettable antihero who is sarcastic, foul-mouthed, and deeply flawed—but impossible not to root for.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Indian mythology with a modern twist
• Urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers
• Mythological gods, demons, and ancient secrets
• Witty antiheroes and morally complex characters
• Fast-paced action, mystery, and epic stakes

About the Author

Rohan Monteiro is a strategy and market research consultant, avid traveler, board gamer, comic book enthusiast, and lifelong fan of fantasy, mythology, science fiction, and history. Having explored more than fifty countries, his adventures have ranged from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and scuba diving with sharks to fishing for piranhas in the Amazon.

Shadows Rising is his debut novel—a bold, imaginative reimagining of Indian mythology told through the eyes of a reluctant hero with a mysterious connection to the ancient epics.

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