Two orphaned boys. One blood oath. One village divided by war.

Deep in the lawless valley of Baripur, Dev and Das rise from nothing to become the most feared rulers of a thriving criminal empire. Once inseparable brothers bound by loyalty, they are now bitter enemies separated by a river of blood.

As old secrets begin to surface and hidden enemies manipulate both sides, Inspector Vikram uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything the brothers built.

In a world where trust is deadly and betrayal is inevitable, every choice leaves a scar.

DEV-DAS: PART 1 – THE FIRST CUT is the explosive opening novel of the Dev-Das Universe.