{"product_id":"cry-of-the-hornbill-by-husna-author","title":"Cry of the Hornbill – By Husna (Author)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlunge into a dark, atmospheric thriller where cultural realities collide with primordial shadows in the mist-shrouded hills of Northeast India. Written with a sharp eye for local color and a gripping sense of dread, Husna's \u003ci\u003eCry of the Hornbill\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterful investigative mystery that hooks readers from its blood-chilling opening scene. Perfect for fans of gritty police procedurals, political conspiracies, and mythological horror, this novel transforms a celebrated cultural festival into a playground for an elusive, calculating killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-block-with-attachment\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story unfolds under the eerie light of an ascending supermoon in the remote, forested terrains of Nagaland. While the vibrant, world-famous Hornbill Festival is in full swing, bringing music, dance, and thousands of tourists to the quiet town of Kohima, a horrific crime shatters the celebration. The brutal decapitation of a young, high-profile photojournalist, Tanya Singh, sends shockwaves through the administration. Enter Inspector John Angami—a seasoned, deeply disillusioned local officer who is assigned to lead the dangerous manhunt. What initially looks like a standard homicide quickly mutates into a multi-layered nightmare, forcing Angami to navigate a treacherous social layout where ancient indigenous traditions clash directly with modern political ambitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving far beyond a conventional detective story, \u003ci\u003eCry of the Hornbill\u003c\/i\u003e forces its protagonist to tread the thin, unsettling boundary separating everyday reality from the occult. As national and international media pressure reaches a boiling point, Angami’s deep-dive into the victim's life reveals a web of personal tragedies, administrative corruption, and an escalating humanitarian crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo solve the case, he must unravel the motives of five distinct suspects while confronting the surreal lore of the \u003ci\u003eKhanabadosh\u003c\/i\u003e—legendary, supernatural warriors of justice whispered about in village folklore. Husna masterfully builds tension by using the terrain itself as a living character, weaving complex themes across four main layears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52366437318939,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81leXJSkOvL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781690730","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/cry-of-the-hornbill-by-husna-author","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}