“The Soul Devourers” by Dhruv Nala is the first book in Rakshasa Chronicles. It is a different and powerful fantasy espionage novel that blends elements of Indian mythology with a contemporary urban setting. The story is set in Hyderabad, which is plagued by attacks of Rakshasas (sort of devils from the Indian mythology). The Rakshasas are merciless attackers. To counter them, The Anti-Rakshasa Force (ARF) is responsible for protecting the city, and its elite agents, Aditya, Ramya, and Rajesh, are skilled in combating these threats. However, a new and more brutal wave of killings begins, unlike anything the ARF has encountered before. The attackers are elusive, leading to rumors of a ghost, a monster, or an entirely new kind of Rakshasa. The core of the plot revolves around these agents' efforts to unravel this mystery as fear grips the city. Eventually the bigger theme in the book is Good vs. Evil – a popular recurring theme amidst Indian mythological books. The constant battle...
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