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Rohan Monteiro's new book is a fantasy tale set in modern-day Mumbai
Updated On: 30 June, 2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Anand Singh
Singapore-based Rohan Monteiro’s novel is a blend of mythology and detective fiction based in Mumbai
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Mumbai has long been a muse for writers. The city’s character allows authors to capture and weave unique narratives time and again.
And this time, humans are not the main characters. It’s gods, demons, and spirits. Author Rohan Monteiro’s second novel Shadows Rising is a fantasy tale set in modern-day Mumbai. Though Monteiro is based in Singapore, he is a Mumbaikar at heart, and his new novel is based in the city he adores. Born and raised in Juhu, he says, “It’s the city where I have spent most of my life. I have lived in Dubai and Singapore, too, but Mumbai is the place that I have called home for the longest (over 25 years).”
His latest work is a blend of mythology and detective fiction, packed together in a noir narrative. The story follows a demigod protagonist, Akran, who gets embroiled in an abduction case. Akran, who was banished from the celestial court for an “unspeakable crime”, is initially reluctant to get involved as he is looking forward to a date. However, the demigod’s sense of responsibility compels him to take up the case. As he probes further, Akran discovers that the kidnapping is linked to a larger trafficking ring, which involves gods and demons, too. Akran, a Yaksha—a type of celestial warrior—uses his unique abilities to trace the girl’s whereabouts. Supernatural elements like psychic spells and sorcery make constant appearances throughout the novel.
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