Bestselling author K. Hari Kumar’s novel, Dakini, is now published in paperback by HarperCollins. This is a gut-wrenching horror novel about dark and paranormal forces that threaten to destroy a remote village, while deeper hidden themes of womanhood, resilience, and societal fears will have the reader asking many questions.
Book Details
- Title: Dakini
- Author: K. Hari Kumar
- Publisher: Harper Fiction
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 368
- Price: INR 399
- Release Date: 17 October 2024
About the Book
Dakini follows the investigation of Mamta, a Mumbai-based journalist, into strange deaths in a quiet village. The villagers speak of a bloodthirsty entity, a Dakini, which haunts the surrounding forests, mutilating whoever crosses its path. This fear significantly grips them all, and slowly the villagers start turning against the women in their village, accusing them of being the killers.
Already haunted by the traumatic experiences of her past, Mamta gets involved in this race against time. The deeper she probes into the mystery, the more she will have to confront the terror in the village and also the darkness within her mind. The novel effortlessly weaves suspense together with supernatural horror in a very chilling story that confronts age-old superstitions and societal prejudice.
K. Hari Kumar is known for his work in horror fiction, and in Dakini, he also weaves folklore and mythology into an unforgettable narrative of courage, fear, and the unexplained. It questions readers to reflect upon those powerful forces driving both human and supernatural fears.
Praise for Dakini
-“Touching, thrilling, and impactful-Dakini is the need of the hour.” – Koral Dasgupta
–“With Dakini, Hari Kumar consolidates his position as a horror maestro… The world he builds is peopled with real and imagined evil, and he does make this a truly terrifying world.” – Anuja Chandramouli
–“A tightly-told story of superstition and venality and the power and wrath of dakinis and feminine energies.”– Namita Gokhale
About the Author
K. Hari Kumar, an acclaimed Indian author, creates horror fiction that captivates readers. Furthermore, his unique style blends folklore and mythology seamlessly. His works take it from Indian folklore and mythology, often making them very mesmerizing, albeit grotesque. He is an author of bestselling books such as Daiva: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Spirit Worship and India’s Most Haunted, which was an entry into HarperCollins India’s Hundred Best Books by Indian Authors. Hari is also a screenwriter and filmmaker. The adaptation team turned the novel The Other Side of Her into a popular Hindi web series called Bhram. Moreover, this transition showcases the versatility of K. Hari Kumar’s storytelling.
Hari Kumar lives in Pune, where he continues to work on his projects. Dakini is his eighth book.
About HarperCollins Publishers India
HarperCollins India publishes over 200 new titles every year and has to its credit over 2,000 titles in print and digital form. HarperCollins India is home to some of the finest writers from India and abroad. It publishes Nobel winners, Magsaysay awardees, and Pulitzer Prize winners, as well as many bestselling and debut authors. HarperCollins India is also part of HarperCollins Publishers of the largest English-language publishers in the world. One of India’s most respected names in publishing, HarperCollins India has been publishing since 1992.
Lovers of a good yarn, especially the variety steeped in supernatural intrigue, will find Dakini a true must-read.
ANI
