Mahishasura: The Legend Of Kumarikandam

Set 70,000 years ago in the lost archipelago of Kumarikandam, Mahishasura unfolds a gripping tale of intergalactic conflict and divine power. When an alien invasion led by the ambitious Naqta brings to life a half-beast, half-alien Mahishasura, the mythical land falls under his control. As the sage Agastya’s premonitions come true, Queen Devi must rise to defend her kingdom in a war that pits science, technology, and AI against the timeless forces of the puranas. Anand Neelakantan’s narrative is an ultimate ode to the supreme energy of the Devi Purana, exploring the feminine form of Parashakti while reimagining Indian mythology for modern readers. Known for bestsellers like Asura: Tale of the Vanquished, Ajaya series, Vanara, and the Baahubali: Before the Beginning books, Neelakantan blends myth with futuristic imagination in this epic saga. When not writing novels or screenplays for acclaimed TV shows, he pens columns for leading publications and battles mischievous asuras at home with his family and trusty sidekick, Jackie the Blackie.