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Valley of the Rats

Genres: Children's fiction, Horror, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

Krish never wanted to go camping—especially not with the father who barely knows him. But when a detour in the unforgiving wilds of Ladakh leads them to a village erased from history, their uneasy reunion becomes a fight for survival. Imdur is quiet. Too quiet. The villagers are kind—until they’re not. Bound by rituals and shadowed by secrets, this place watches, waits, and punishes those who don’t belong. As the village tightens its grip, Krish must confront more than his fears. Something is being kept from him. Something that could cost them both their lives. Some places change you. Some truths demand it.

Eerie Tales from the East - Books 1-3 - Warned/Haunted/Possessed - Eerie Tales from the East 4

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Horror
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

Ancient curses. Supernatural terrors. Courage against darkness. When ordinary children face extraordinary horrors, they must uncover long-buried secrets and confront their deepest fears. In this spine-tingling series, malevolent spirits, ancestral hauntings, and ancient magic collide with modern lives, forcing young heroes to discover their inner strength. Each chilling adventure tests the boundaries between our world and what lies beyond—where the thin veil between the living and the dead opens, and only the brave survive. Will they unravel the mysteries in time, or become the next victims of forces they never believed existed?

The Deadly Conch - Tara Trilogy 3

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

After a triumphant return, Tara finds herself accused of witchcraft by her vengeful stepsister Layla, igniting the village's darkest superstitions. With time running out and the specter of Lord Yama looming, Tara must fight to clear her name and save her soul from the depths of the Underworld. Can she turn the tide against Layla's relentless fury? Get ready for the epic finale of an unforgettable trilogy as Tara faces her ultimate challenge yet! The Tara Trilogy is a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy adventure steeped in the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. When an evil healer, Zarku, threatens to destroy everything she holds dear, young Tara must summon every ounce of courage, resilience, and determination to stop him. With danger lurking at every turn, she embarks on an epic journey to protect her loved ones and uncover the hidden strength within herself. A story of bravery, heart, and...

The Third Eye - Tara Trilogy 1

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

How will Tara escape the malevolent gaze of the Third Eye? In a village haunted by disappearances, Tara alone sees the truth behind the healer Zarku's sinister magic. With her family missing and danger lurking, she must summon her courage and enlist divine help to uncover the mysteries of the Third Eye before it claims her too. ★ Winner of the Silver Birch Fiction Award The Tara Trilogy is a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy adventure steeped in the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. When an evil healer, Zarku, threatens to destroy everything she holds dear, young Tara must summon every ounce of courage, resilience, and determination to stop him. With danger lurking at every turn, she embarks on an epic journey to protect her loved ones and uncover the hidden strength within herself. A story of bravery, heart, and the timeless fight between good and evil, this trilogy...

Tara Trilogy Books 1-3 : The Third Eye-The Silver Anklet -The Deadly Conch - Tara Trilogy 4

Genres: Children's fiction, Horror, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

The Tara Trilogy is a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy adventure steeped in the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. When an evil healer, Zarku, threatens to destroy everything she holds dear, young Tara must summon every ounce of courage, resilience, and determination to stop him. With danger lurking at every turn, she embarks on an epic journey to protect her loved ones and uncover the hidden strength within herself. A story of bravery, heart, and the timeless fight between good and evil, this trilogy will captivate readers and transport them to a world filled with magic and wonder.

The Silver Anklet - Tara Trilogy 2

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

When hyenas abduct her brother Suraj, Tara plunges into a deadly game of cat and mouse with her vengeful enemy, Zarku. As the clock ticks, she must choose: sacrifice her friends to save her brother or harness the power of a mysterious anklet to confront Zarku’s dark magic. In a race against time, will Tara find the strength to outwit her nemesis, or will her choices lead to their doom? The Tara Trilogy is a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy adventure steeped in the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. When an evil healer, Zarku, threatens to destroy everything she holds dear, young Tara must summon every ounce of courage, resilience, and determination to stop him. With danger lurking at every turn, she embarks on an epic journey to protect her loved ones and uncover the hidden strength within herself. A story of bravery, heart, and the timeless fight between...

POSSESSED : The Ouija Board - Eerie Tales from the East 3

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Horror

A forbidden game. A vengeful spirit. A deadly secret. When Michiko and her friends summon the Japanese spirit Kokkuri-san with a Ouija board, they expect answers—not danger. But the spirit won’t leave, warning of deadly consequences. After near-fatal accidents shatter their friendship, Michiko must convince her friends to reunite and banish the spirit before it’s too late… or risk becoming its next victims. Eerie Tales from the East delivers spine-tingling stories from around the globe, where ordinary kids face extraordinary dangers to protect the ones they love. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps, Spirit Hunters, and Small Spaces, these fast-paced, heart-pounding novels will thrill readers ages 8-12+.

HAUNTED: The Cursed Lake - Eerie Tales from the East 2

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Horror
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

Summer camp. A haunted lake. A ghost with a grudge. When 12-year-old Jonah’s mom is taken by a vengeful spirit during a storm, he and his friends must face the restless ghost to save her—and uncover the dark secrets of Camp Sunny Acres before it’s too late. Eerie Tales from the East delivers spine-tingling stories from around the globe, where ordinary kids face extraordinary dangers to protect the ones they love. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps, Spirit Hunters, and Small Spaces, these fast-paced, heart-pounding novels will thrill readers ages 8-12+.

WARNED : The Astrologer's Prophecy - Eerie Tales from the East 1

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Magical Realism
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

A remote village. A chilling prophecy. Time is running out. When 12-year-old Avi is left in a crumbling mansion in rural India with no Wi-Fi, no friends, and a sinister servant, life feels unbearable—until an astrologer predicts his horrific death. At first, it seems like superstition, but when the predictions start coming true, Avi must team up with a mysterious outcast, Lalita, to unravel the truth before it’s too late. Eerie Tales from the East delivers spine-tingling stories from around the globe, where ordinary kids face extraordinary dangers to protect the ones they love. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps, Spirit Hunters, and Small Spaces, these fast-paced, heart-pounding novels will thrill readers ages 8-12+.