Kevin Missal

Enter the epic world of Indian mythological fiction with Kevin Missal, one of India’s most exciting young authors and a leading voice in the rapidly growing genre of Puranic mythology reimagined as gripping modern thrillers. Missal burst onto the Indian literary scene with his bold, cinematic retellings of the great heroes and avatars of Hindu tradition, bringing the ancient stories of the Puranas alive for a new generation of readers with fast-paced plotting, vivid world-building, morally complex characters, and a deep reverence for the source material. His Narasimha trilogy — comprising Narasimha: The Mahaavatar, Hiranyakashyap, and Prahlad — reimagines the story of the fourth avatar of Vishnu as an epic fantasy thriller. His Dhruva trilogy retells the story of the legendary devotee prince. His Kalki series brings the prophesied tenth avatar of Vishnu into a richly imagined future world. Missal’s work is celebrated for making the vast, complex world of Puranic mythology accessible and thrilling to modern readers, and for treating the tradition with both creative boldness and genuine respect. Essential reading for fans of Indian mythology, epic fantasy, and action-packed historical fiction.