Karma Kaanda: A Gripping Indian Crime Thriller

In 1990, Rudra, a foundling raised by a coven of ten transgender women, claws his way from the margins of society to build a ruthless empire of power, money, and forbidden love. But every kingdom falls—and his collapse leaves him broken, with only his disabled daughter as a reminder of the price he has paid.

Decades later, Vedan, a hardened contract killer, faces his final test: assassinate a young girl. For the first time, his conscience wins—he refuses. That act of rebellion sets off a violent chain of events, dragging Vedan back into the shadows of Rudra’s bloody legacy.

As bodies pile up, Rudra hunts those who destroyed his world. His trail of vengeance uncovers murder, corruption, and a human trafficking network that reaches deeper than he imagined. But standing in his way is DSP Krishna Murthy, a relentless detective determined to stop a man who has already lost everything.

Is Rudra fighting for redemption—or has he become the very monster he once despised?

Fast-paced, gritty, and packed with shocking twists, Karma Kaanda is a revenge saga where past and present collide. Perfect for fans of crime thrillers, vigilante justice, and dark mysteries set in the Indian underworld.

About the Author

R. Shyam Nair is a writer and storyteller whose novels explore the collision of ancient traditions and the modern world. Known for his reflective voice and uncompromising honesty, his works traverse the borderlands of faith, memory, and imagination. Whether set in the quiet lanes of a South Indian village or along the sacred ghats of Varanasi, his stories uncover universal truths hidden in everyday moments.

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