Bilaspur, India —November 2025 — Evincepub Publishing proudly presents Whispers of Kalatmak, a stunning debut novel by Sagarika Roy (ISBN: 978-93-7335-845-1), now available on Amazon, Flipkart, Kindle and Evincepub.com. Set between the bustling streets of Mumbai and the mystical sands of Rajasthan, this evocative work of fiction fuses Indian folklore with modern psychological realism, exploring how myths shape women’s lives and identities across generations.
At the heart of the story is Aarusha Khanna, a young businesswoman born into Mumbai’s elite yet burdened by expectations. Trained to inherit her family’s empire, Aarusha harbors a secret passion for writing. Her world begins to fracture after personal losses and the death of her beloved grandmother—until one haunting story from her childhood resurfaces: the legend of Kalatmak, a desert village cursed by the spirit of a “daakan” (witch).
Defying her family’s control, Aarusha sets out for Rajasthan to uncover the truth. What begins as a writer’s journey becomes a profound spiritual and emotional awakening, as she meets Amba Mai, the elderly villager who holds the oral history of women silenced by patriarchy and time. Through vivid imagery—mud houses shimmering under a merciless sun, wells deep with secrets, and rituals that blur faith and fear—Roy crafts a world where the supernatural is indistinguishable from the psychological.
“Whispers of Kalatmak is not just a story of a cursed village,” says Sagarika Roy. “It is a reflection of every woman who has been told what her place should be. It’s about the quiet courage to find one’s own voice, even when the world calls it rebellion.”
The novel artfully balances suspense and symbolism, leaving readers questioning whether the haunting of Kalatmak is born of myth—or of centuries of oppression and forgotten grief. Aarusha’s transformation mirrors the modern woman’s search for freedom, belonging, and identity in a society that often confuses silence for virtue.
With its lyrical prose and layered storytelling, Whispers of Kalatmak stands as a powerful debut that celebrates the endurance of women’s voices and the unbroken thread between past and present.
Book Details
Title: Whispers of Kalatmak
Author: Sagarika Roy
Language: English
Genre: Fiction / Folklore / Women’s Literature
Publisher: Evincepub Publishing
ISBN: 978-93-7335-845-1
Price: ₹300
First Edition: September 2025
Availability: Amazon, Flipkart, Kindle and Evincepub.com
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