BOOK DETAILS :
- Publisher : Nikhil Writes Fiction; Standard Edition (18 September 2025)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 246 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9334374101
- ISBN-13 : 978-9334374100
- Reading age : 16 - 18 years
ABOUT THE AUTHOR :
Nikhil Sampath is a Chennai-based storyteller and unapologetic genre-hopper. He’s been spinning tales since childhood—sometimes with action figures, questionable plot logic, and always a flair for the dramatic. After a long creative break, he’s now back to doing what he loves most: writing emotionally charged, character-driven stories across genres.
Inspired by the likes of Neil Gaiman, P.G. Wodehouse, Stephen King, and Agatha Christie, his work blends everything from supernatural thrillers to survival horror and soul-hugging romance — all rooted in one thing: deeply human emotion.
When not writing or gaming his way through story-driven worlds, Nikhil works as a Technology Consultant and overthinks plot twists while pretending to sleep.
BOOK REVIEW :
A mythological superhero thriller that rises straight from the heart of Indian folklore.
Every once in a while, a book comes along that doesn’t just tell a story—it reshapes an entire genre. Shadowbound is one of those rare reads. Nikhil Sampath blends myth, mystery, and the making of a superhero into a tale that feels both deeply rooted in India’s storytelling tradition and refreshingly modern.
⭐ A Hero Born in Silence, Not Spotlight
When Kadhir, along with the bold and clear-eyed Surekha, stumbles across whispers of the forgotten Nizhalvaazhveeran (The Shadow Protector), their quiet village of Kattur becomes a battleground between myth and truth. Shadows, once mere folklore, begin to move with unsettling purpose. What begins as curiosity turns into a terrifying awakening.
⭐ Where Folklore Becomes Fate
Sampath builds his world with such atmospheric tension that Kattur feels alive—breathing through its legends, thick with superstition, and echoing with stories no one dares to speak aloud.
The book is a slow-burn thriller, and that works beautifully here. Every chapter deepens the mystery—vanishing villagers, cryptic scrolls, and a looming force that feels both protective and devastating.
And then come the revelations.
The betrayals.
The transformation that reshapes Kadhir’s destiny forever.
One of the strongest threads in Shadowbound is its emotional depth. This isn’t just heroism born out of power—it’s heroism born out of pain, responsibility, and sacrifice. The narrative gently explores:
• the cost of stepping into a legacy you didn’t ask for,
• the courage it takes to face truths buried in fear,
• and the heartbreaking beauty of a hero who rises not for glory, but for others.
Surekha adds fire and soul to the journey, grounding the story with her resilience and unwavering presence.
Shadowbound isn’t a loud, flashy superhero tale.
It’s intimate, atmospheric, and hauntingly powerful. Nikhil Sampath blends Indian mythology with modern storytelling, delivering a story that feels cinematic yet emotionally grounded. Fans of mythological fantasy, supernatural thrillers, and stories like Tumbbad, The Legend of Hanuman, or The Immortals of Meluha will feel right at home here.
By the time you reach the final pages, one thing becomes clear:
The shadows don’t just hide secrets—they shape legends.
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