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Death is upon earth. No one knows it better than the magical creature Ruchira. She hears about the devil—The White Death—who will bring forth destruction. She is also aware of the prophecy that states the earth can only be saved from its imminent doom by a mysterious being called The White Death’s Equal. After eons, she discovers that it is none other than Dr Chary. But, can an old man, who is dying, really take on this role? Will he be able to survive the journey from earth to the seething pits in its centre to fulfil the prophecy and save the planet? In this frightening adventure, Dr Chary will face the bloodthirsty followers of The White Death. He will make the most unusual allies and plummet from the dark depths of the seas to the molten inferno, called the Mantle, where a staggering truth about Life and Death will be unravelled. Harini Chakrapani is an Ooty born, Chennai bred, Dubai and New York-based writer who also likes to call herself a nomad. Her love for words began when she heard her English teacher use the word ‘perilous’ and went on to write her first story titled ‘A Perilous Vacation’. Since then, she prefers to spend hours reading sci-fi, fantasy, gothic fiction, writing and browsing www.dictionary.com. Her résumé includes a degree in Tourism Management from Ethiraj College, Chennai, and a stint in journalism with celebrity and lifestyle magazines, Masala! and Pose Dubai. Currently, she’s a student at the City University of New York’s Graduate School of Journalism. The Secret of the Mantle is her first book. Talking Points • A paranormal take on good and evil. • An edge-of-the-seat adventure dealing with magical creatures, vampires and werewolves. • Fantastical build up to a completely unexpected turn of events to reveal the “secret”. • Has a subtle shade of being a crime thriller. Worldwide readership/market General Fiction Lovers, Students, School and College Libraries, General Libraries, Criminology and Adventure Lovers.
