Manoj has always been obsessed with the "Great Wall of India," but he never expected the stones of Kumbhalgarh to speak back. When he and his sharp-witted friend Aditi arrive at the massive Mewar fortress for a weekend of exploration, they anticipate nothing more than breathtaking views and ancient history.
But as the sun dips below the Aravali peaks, the fort transforms.
Hidden within the complex architecture—without a single stone displaced or a monument defaced—lies a series of rhythmic, coded signals that only Manoj and Aditi seem to notice. What begins as a curious puzzle quickly spirals into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. A shadowy group is using the fort’s invincible layout to hide a secret that could alter the region’s future, and they don’t take kindly to teenage witnesses.
In this pulse-pounding thriller, Manoj and Aditi must:
• Decode the Silence: Use their knowledge of history and logic to navigate the 36-kilometer-long wall.
• Outsmart the Shadows: Evade pursuers through the labyrinthine Badal Mahal without leaving a trace behind.
• Protect the Heritage: Ensure the truth comes to light while keeping the magnificent World Heritage site exactly as they found it.
In a race against time, the duo realizes that while the fort was built to keep enemies out, it’s now doing a much better job of keeping them in. To survive the night, they’ll have to prove that the mind is sharper than any blade ever forged in the Mewar armory.
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Praise for The Mewar Shadow
"A masterclass in tension that treats the Kumbhalgarh Fort not just as a setting, but as a living, breathing character. A must-read for fans of smart, fast-paced mysteries."