Binding: Paperback
Languages: English
Publisher: Niyogi Books
Author: SUDIPTO DAS
Details: About the Book: The Ekkos Clan Someone wants Kratus whole family dead. Is it personal vendetta? Or is it because they have access to Kratus grandmother Kubhas stories, which conceal perilous secrets?The eventful lives of Kubha and her family span a hundred years and encompass turbulent phases of Indian history. From her ancestors, Kubha inherited a basketful of stories. Kratu, a graduate student at Stanford mentions Kubhas stories to Afsar Fareedi, a linguistic palaeontologist, in a casual conversation. Afsar quickly figures out that the bedtime tales contain rich linguistic fossils and layers of history. Afsar, Kratu, and his best friend Tista travel across continents to trace the origin of her stories. Their journey also leads them to discover one of the oldest civilisations of the world. But will their efforts also unearth the causes behind the series of murders? About the Author: Sudipto Das Sudipto Das, an engineering professional (B.Tech. IIT, Kharagpur) lives in Bangalore with his family. History, culture, language, writing and music are of special interest to him. Member of an amateur music band, Kohal, he also enjoys travelling.The Ekkos Clan is his debut book.
EAN: 9789381523957