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Solve The Mystery of the School on Fire with the SMS Gang | EXTRACT

A charming hill town. A close-knit community. A school cradled in the lap of nature. And three young children in search of mystery…Meet the Super Mystery Solvers or the SMS gang of Aditya and Akriti, the nine-year-old twins, and their close friend Kabir. Read an extract from this first mystery in

Investigate the Case of The Kitty Party Murder | EXTRACT

As Kannan and her detective friend Runa try to get to the truth behind a much-talked-about suicide, the building complex is shaken by another mysterious death. The answers they seek lie buried under fancy meals, designer dresses and serious bling – but will Kay risk everything to get to them? Malicious

Terror in Islamabad – Based on True Events | EXTRACT

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A cultural attache at the Indian Embassy in Pakistan, Veer Singh becomes Amit Munshi to go undercover on a top-secret mission – with his life, and many others’, at stake. All for the nation. And the truth. How long can a lone man survive when confronted with a formidable enemy on

The Prologue to The Burning God | EXTRACT

The Burning God is the third and final instalment that brings the exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy. R. F. Kuang’s acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy combines the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect. Read an extract from the prologue:

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    The Book of Joshua | EXTRACT

    The Book of Joshua is a story about two world travellers who meet at a party and realize, as they spend the evening in each other’s company, that they are meant to be together. Enter Joshua and the couple’s life is transformed forever. Keep reading to learn more about the irresistible

    Maryada – Searching for the Boundary | EXTRACT

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    What does it mean to be good? ‘Maryada’ is a commonly used word for ‘boundary’ in Sanskrit which also means ‘propriety of conduct’. In the context of the Ramayana, the word carries special weight because it comes to be used as the defining virtue of Rama, the ‘maryada purushottama’. What