The Wildings

Book Description A small band of cats lives in the labyrinthine alleys and ruins of Nizamuddin, an old neighbourhood in Delhi. Miao, the clan elder, a wise, grave Siamese; Katar, a cat loved by his followers and feared by his enemies; Hulo, the great warrior tom; Beraal, the beautiful queen, swift and deadly when challenged; Southpaw, the kitten whose curiosity can always be counted on to get him into trouble. Unfettered and wild, these and the other members of the tribe fear no one, go where they will, and do as they please. Until, one day, a terrified orange-coloured kitten with monsoon green eyes and remarkable powers, lands in their midst-setting off a series of extraordinary events that will change their world forever.Key Features The Wildingsis the most unusual novel to be published by an Indian author in decades. It will be the book that everyone is talking about. Rich in design, with over fifty splendid illustrations. To be followed by a sequel that will be out next year. Rights sold for several countries in Europe and North America. A synchronized marketing and publicity campaign is being put in place for The Wildingsto drive sales. The author is a very well-known journalist, who started India's first literary blog-Kitabkhana.