Samsara: Enter the Valley of the Gods ("India's answer to Harry Potter") | Mythological fiction novel
Imagine stepping into a world where technology crumbles and your skin blazes with inexplicable markings. That's the jarring reality Aman Chandra faces when he and ten others are spirited away from contemporary India to a secluded Himalayan sanctuary. Here, amid divine beings, ageless sages, and creatures from forgotten myths, an ancient practice awaits them: the arcane discipline of yogic sorcery. Yet nothing is quite as straightforward as it first appears. The gods harbour secrets, and their motives remain shrouded in mystery. As these unlikely recruits progress through their training, a troubling truth emerges. A decree from the divine realm carries consequences far beyond the valley's boundaries, forcing Aman into an agonising predicament. His choice reverberates outward, threatening to reshape not merely his own trajectory but the destiny of millions. Saksham Garg, formerly an editor at Penguin, weaves mythology with contemporary storytelling in ways that feel both intimate and sprawling. The narrative captures that peculiar tension between wonder and dread that makes you question which realm is truly more dangerous: the one bathed in godly light, or the one you left behind. Those drawn to tales blending ancient wisdom with modern dilemmas will find much to contemplate here.
- Author: Saksham Garg
- Publisher: Penguin eBury Press
- Genre: Thrillers & Suspense
- ISBN: 978-0143458289
- Pages: 298 pages