English India Mystery

There are places where the past lingers, making shapes in the moonlight and blowing in the curtains even as the air goes suddenly still. K. Hari Kumar, best-selling author of spine-chilling horror fiction, brings you the terrifying tales of some of India's most haunted places - including Bhangarh Fort, Malabar Hill's Tower of Silence and Jammu and Kashmir's notorious Khooni Nala. Whether you listen to them at night or in daylight, these stories will remain with you long after you've heard the last minute.

In AD 72, trader Jayesh hides a devastating relic in Muziris. In the present, archaeologist Dr. Harveen Gill hunts for a secret artefact in the legendary port of Muziris, uncovering secrets linked to ancient Egypt, Rome, and Jerusalem. As she nears a groundbreaking discovery, the Vatican's deadly Santa Alleanza moves to stop her.

From strange sightings to urban legends, from haunted buildings to not-so-friendly ghosts, colleges in India have their fair share of spine-tingling tales, be it Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, St. Bede's College in Shimla or Delhi University. Young Blood is a collection of 10 tales that reimagine college urban legends and true first-person accounts that promises to terrify even die-hard fans of horror.

Crime reporter Annika Bengtzon is woken by a phonecall in the early hours of a wintry December morning. An explosion has ripped apart the Olympic Stadium. And a victim has been blown to pieces. As Annika delves into the details of the bombing and the background of the victim, there is a second explosion. These chilling crimes could be her biggest news story yet. When her police source reveals they are hot on the heels of the bomber, Annika is guaranteed an exclusive with her name on it.

A dark and unpredictable tale of family secrets... and the lengths we go to, to save the ones we love. For lovers of non-formulaic domestic noir suspense. "Shut the Lights is a compact book that does not allow any diffusion of the narrative thread or the reader’s interest. If one is into thrillers, it is an enjoyable read." - Muse India, the Literary e-journal. "A lockdown thriller that will keep you on the edge as you read." - Aashisha Chakraborty, Author, Mis(s)adventures of a Salesgirl. For this family, the lockdown came as a blessing. On 24 March 2020, with merely a four-hour notice, ...

Spud is scatty and accident-prone, but good with gadgets. Star is super-smart, and ready to pounce. Together they’re Spy Pups, following hot in the paw prints of mum Lara (that’s Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you). Spud and Star are on a daredevil rescue mission to save Lara from the evil Mr Big! He’s been in prison plotting his revenge and unless the pups can outwit him, Lara is in deadly danger. Can the Spy Pups jump into action and save their mum?

Will Rajnish, a 5-year-old dreamy-eyed kid, survive a multi-pronged attack by a fearsome hyena, a lurking ghost, a beautiful witch, and an unlawful theft? Will these kids become famous? Will they sanely handle ghosts and demons? Will Rajnish be a demon slayer? Does he play with a ghost rider toy and does he read goosebumps books at such a tender age? Are children in the family safe from demons, ghosts, and other elements, like cobra, thieves, et al? Kids from 3 to 12 years in the family have a habit of keeping vampire diaries and ghost puranas. Can Rajnish deal with the story of his father ...

Among the rarefied circles of Mumbai's posh Temple Hill, there is nothing more tragic than loss of face—not even loss of life. Radhi's pregnant best friend Sanjana's father is found dead in his study. Everyone says it's suicide. And yet, just hours before, he was telling Sanjana that he couldn't wait to hold his grandchild in his arms. Something feels off to Radhi. Her suspicions are further raised by the surly cook and timid young maid's odd behaviour. And who did the second cup of tea on his desk belong to? Radhi is determined to uncover the truth.

A frosty December night in Stockholm. Inside the City Hall, over a thousand guests attend the prestigious Nobel Prizewinners’ dinner. With a lavish meal laid on to the backdrop of a full orchestra, this is one of the city’s most glamorous events of the year. But things are different tonight. Two shots are fired on the dance floor. Crime reporter Annika Bengtzon is there, covering the event for the Evening Post. As the police realize she caught a glimpse of the suspect, she is far more interested in getting back to the newsroom.

At a derelict port in Stockholm, two brutally murdered men are found by a security guard. In the same area a young woman, Aida, is on the run from a deranged gunman. Meanwhile, journalist Annika Bengtzon is approached by a woman wanting her story published in the Evening Post. She claims to have founded an organization to erase people's pasts - giving vulnerable individuals a completely new identity. Annika helps Aida to get in touch with the foundation.

Trainee journalist Annika Bengtzon has secured a summer placement at Sweden’s biggest tabloid newspaper. She’s desperate for this to be her big break, although manning the tip-off phoneline isn’t quite what she had in mind… Until a caller tells her that the naked body of a young woman has been found in a nearby cemetery. As she pieces together details of the young woman’s life, Annika stumbles across video footage that places the main suspect hundreds of miles from the crime scene, right at the time of the murder. Are the police looking for the wrong man?

AN ACCIDENTAL DEATH? Reporter Annika Bengtzon is working on the story of a devastating crime when she hears that a journalist investigating the same incident has been killed. It appears to be a hit-and-run accident. A SERIES OF MURDERS. Several brutal killings follow - all linked by handwritten letters sent to the victims' relatives. When Annika unravels a connection with the story she's writing, she is thrown on to the trail of a deadly psychopath. THE HUNT IS ON.

Three pilgrims and travelers from widely different backgrounds make their way toward the headwaters of the Ganges River searching for renewal and spiritual awakening. Jagdish, an illiterate peasant, has always dreamed of visiting holy places in the Himalayas. Sovik, an Indian American scientist, seeks renewed life purpose after a traumatic health crisis. And Larry, a financial analyst, wants adventure as he recovers from a failed love affair; he falls in love with the vivacious Indian tour guide. Their paths cross at the temple near the source of the Ganges and they stumble upon a plot to ...

A violent robbery has taken place in an affluent area of the Costa Del Sol, in which an entire family are killed. Annika Bengtzon is assigned to the story, and when she arrives in Spain and gains access to the crime scene, she is horrified to discover there was a third child - a teenage daughter - who is unaccounted for. Annika makes it her mission to find the missing girl. But as she delves into the mystery she becomes embroiled in a far darker side of Spanish life than she’d envisioned, as she begins to piece together a terrifying story of violence, abuse and murder.

The last thing Jack Baxi expected when a detective rang his doorbell in the middle of the night was that he'd be tortured and left for dead, with a young woman he's never met before. Now, running for their lives, Jack and Aisha frantically try to discover why the detective was so convinced they both have information on a missing person. Jack is a Sikh corner shopkeeper with a criminal record. Aisha is a Muslim medical student from a wealthy family. What could possibly connect them?

The Ramsays, India's first family of horror, are synonymous with the supernatural and gore. Through their films and series they introduced India to churails that floated across the screen, ghouls that woke up from eerie graveyards, and houses that buzzed with ghosts. But few knew that behind the production drama, elaborate sets, and haunting showtunes, there was a more sinister story. For the Ramsays, the supernatural wasn't just stuck to the screens and camera - it creeped into their lives, too.

When talented and special animals start going missing across Britain, the Cook family know it's another job for their resident spy pets. Lara might be sure that the dogs can handle the case alone, but not everything goes according to the Spy Pups' plan. Can Spy Cat Shakespeare prove his worth and save the Spy Pups' tails? And maybe even answer the age-old question...which is better, cats or dogs?

Rainbows over Goa is a story of blending cultures and attitudes about being gay in India and Australia. It’s a story of different men from different worlds finding common ground for love. The setting is a Bollywood film shoot in the tourist town of Colva Beach, Goa. 1998 between Mumbai, India and Sydney, Australia, two little boys meet and become not only brothers in a blended family but best friends for life. One always has the other’s back. Jump to 2019 and both boys have their own careers. Kane Pinto, a prominent lawyer and Mish Pinto, a journalist and writer for a travel magazine. ...

Katie and her friends must battle the Enemies again to retrieve the last three crystals. They will use their wits to find the tenth crystal in India and they will have to use their martial arts training to battle the Dragons in Tibet. They will use their will power to battle the Dark Master in his temple for the final crystal, with the help of an Aborigine woman. 1. The Library Kids Mystery of the Blue Mounds 2. The Library Kids The Serpent of Rock Lake 3. The Library Kids Cry of the Banshee 4. The Library Kids Talking Stones 5. The Library Kids Princess of Tara 6. The Library Kids The ...