{"product_id":"the-lions-tale-malayalam-edition-simhathinte-katha-by-akhil-k","title":"The Lion's Tale (Malayalam Edition: Simhathinte Katha) by Akhil K.","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA GRIPPING, MACABRE CRIME THRILLER FROM THE HEART OF KERALA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDeep within the densely forested mountains of Ekarmala lies Ettunaad, a temple town where secrets are buried as deep as the roots of the ancient trees. What begins as a desperate plan by a local hooch distiller to scare away unwanted visitors takes a dark, irreversible turn. When two penniless brothers, Aadi and Saravanan, are enlisted to play the part of ghosts, the scheme evolves into something far more sinister than anyone anticipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAs a series of mysterious deaths begins to haunt the locals, Inspector George Alex and Sub-Inspector Anand arrive in Ettunaad to investigate a brutal double murder at a high-security army facility. As the lines between local legends and cold-blooded reality blur, the investigators must uncover the truth before the mountain claims more victims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Lion’s Tale\u003c\/i\u003e (originally \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eSimhathinte Katha\u003c\/i\u003e) is a masterclass in slow-burn suspense. From the acclaimed pen of Akhil K., this debut novel—written by a man whose own life is as gritty and authentic as his prose—is a must-read for fans of atmospheric, high-tension crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this crime thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAtmospheric Setting:\u003c\/b\u003e Immersive storytelling that brings the eerie, forested landscape of Kerala’s mountains to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntriguing Plot:\u003c\/b\u003e A perfect blend of local legend, crime procedural, and dark suspense that builds to an unforgettable climax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Voice:\u003c\/b\u003e Authored by a celebrated young talent in Malayalam literature, offering a raw and compelling narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA \"Must-Read\" Debut:\u003c\/b\u003e Winner of multiple literary honors, including the Geetha Hiranyan Endowment Award, this novel is a cornerstone of modern Malayalam noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eStep into the shadows of Ettunaad. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eThe Lion's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at Beetle Bookshop today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52442692059419,"sku":null,"price":339.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81bMt4hoZzL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782992861","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/the-lions-tale-malayalam-edition-simhathinte-katha-by-akhil-k","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}