In an imaginary time, in the mythical, scenic but deeply troubled land of Mandala, theailing old magician Jaadum expresses his dying wish: to have his son Raibhu immersehis and his wife Asi's last remains in the Sada river. But under that simple human wishlies buried the secret at the heart of the Mandala purana-the legend of the Mandalancivilization. A powerful secret that reveals itself in one intriguing layer after anotherto Raibhu and his companions: his best friend Afhash and the mysterious, strikinglybeautiful Inosa. Together they must protect this purana at all costs from the evilwarlord Umur Naash. As Raibhu, Afhash and Inosa embark on a journey through perilous terrain to fulfilJaadum's wish, they will be tested to their limits. The future of Mandala lies in thehands of Raibhu and his companions. The first book in the Mandala Purana series, The Pledge is a richly detailed fantasyadventure stretching across time and space. As much a story of evil and intoleranceas love and justice, it is an utterly compelling exploration of humanity-the depths itcan sink to and the heights it can scale. Inspired by a story by film producer Amit Bolakani, Madhulika Liddleand Kannan Iyer have created a fantasy world that will enrapture andabsorb you till the end.