In an imaginary time, in the mythical, scenic but deeply troubled land of Mandala, the

ailing old magician Jaadum expresses his dying wish: to have his son Raibhu immerse

his and his wife Asi’s last remains in the Sada river. But under that simple human wish

lies buried the secret at the heart of the Mandala purana-the legend of the Mandalan

civilization. A powerful secret that reveals itself in one intriguing layer after another

to Raibhu and his companions: his best friend Afhash and the mysterious, strikingly

beautiful Inosa. Together they must protect this purana at all costs from the evil

warlord Umur Naash.

As Raibhu, Afhash and Inosa embark on a journey through perilous terrain to fulfil

Jaadum’s wish, they will be tested to their limits. The future of Mandala lies in the

hands of Raibhu and his companions.

The first book in the Mandala Purana series, The Pledge is a richly detailed fantasy

adventure stretching across time and space. As much a story of evil and intolerance

as love and justice, it is an utterly compelling exploration of humanity-the depths it

can sink to and the heights it can scale.

Inspired by a story by film producer Amit Bolakani, Madhulika Liddle

and Kannan Iyer have created a fantasy world that will enrapture and

absorb you till the end.