P. N. K. Panicker’s Ghost Stories by Suresh Eriyat

PREPARE TO BE SPOOKED: THE WITTY, WICKED, AND WONDERFULLY STRANGE TALES OF KERALA’S SHADOWS.

What happens when a 93-year-old man, an "incorrigible fabricator" and "dazzling raconteur," decides to share his life’s encounters with the supernatural? You get P. N. K. Panicker’s Ghost Stories—a collection of spine-tingling, spicy, and hilarious tales rooted in the folklore of Kerala.

Inspired by the National Award-winning animated film Kandittund!, this book brings the legendary P. N. K. Panicker’s world to the page. Suresh Eriyat, the film’s creator, envisioned the movie as an "instruction manual for ghosts," and with Adithi Krishnadas’s striking, graphic-novel-inspired illustrations, these stories have found their perfect home. From mischievous Kuttichathans to the elusive Eenampechis, these tales capture the oral tradition of Kerala's village nights, where the line between fact and magnificent fabrication blurs.

Why this book is a must-have for your library:

• A Unique Spooky Aesthetic: The graphic novel-style illustrations make this not just a book to read, but a visual experience that leaps off the page.

• The Power of Oral Storytelling: The English adaptation preserves the raw, vibrant, and "spicy" flavor of the original Malayalam storytelling, making these ghosts feel frighteningly real and funny all at once.

• Cultural Heritage: A brilliant dive into Kerala’s rich mythology and folk belief systems, told through the eyes of a character—Panicker—you won't soon forget.

• Humor Meets Horror: Perfect for those who love their ghost stories with a side of sharp wit, local charm, and legendary tall tales.

Step into the dark night of a Kerala village, but don't say you weren't warned—Panicker has seen things, and now, so will you.