Lothal and the Lethal Power of Forgotten History
Sutapa Basu Returns with Her Most Explosive Thriller Yet
Readomania is delighted to announce Lethal Secret at Lothal, the electrifying new novel by multi-genre, award-winning author Sutapa Basu—and the first book in the much-anticipated Jay Menon thriller series.
When history whispers, the world stands on the brink of destruction.
In Lethal Secret at Lothal, Sutapa Basu launches readers into a gripping new thriller universe where archaeology, ancient knowledge, and modern espionage collide with devastating consequences. The story begins with a chilling discovery at the ancient site of Lothal: a sinister riddle unearthed—and a man who dies mysteriously soon after. What appears to be an academic puzzle quickly spirals into a global threat.
At the heart of this explosive series debut is Dr Jaiyanti ‘Jay’ Menon—brilliant archaeologist, fearless warrior, and an unflappable badass. When Jay comes into possession of a battered diary covered in cryptic symbols, she realises she is no longer merely chasing a mystery; she is standing squarely in the crosshairs. A military mercenary stalks the shadows. A secretive scholar hunts for forbidden knowledge. Spies trade coded whispers on the Dark Web. And one by one, bodies begin to fall.
Buried deep in the past lies a secret powerful enough to rewrite history. . .and annihilate the future. As ancient truths resurface, Jay must rely on her razor-sharp intellect, her mastery of the lethal urumi, and her steely nerve to stop an ancient weapon from unleashing global devastation.
Known for her versatility across genres and her award-winning body of work, Sutapa Basu once again demonstrates her storytelling prowess in this high-octane thriller. Lethal Secret at Lothal seamlessly blends history, mystery, mythology, and relentless action, introducing a formidable new protagonist and setting the stage for an unmissable series.
Fast-paced, intelligent, and utterly gripping, Lethal Secret at Lothal marks a powerful beginning to the Jay Menon thriller series—one that promises high stakes, deep secrets, and a heroine who refuses to bow down to fate.
History has awakened. The weapon is real. And the secret at Lothal is lethal.
Coming soon on Readomania!
About the Author
Sutapa Basu is an award-winning author, educationist, podcaster and writing mentor. Her books have been awarded Best Fiction Award by AutHer Awards and nominated by Anupam Kher, Binod Kanoria & Valley of Words Book Awards. She is a Write India winner and recipient of Excellence in Publishing Award.
The titles of her books are Dangle, Padmavati, The Legend of Genghis Khan, The Curse of Nader Shah, Parvati Bai, Out Of The Blue, and The Anatomy of Affection for all ages.
Her books for children are Princesses, Monsters and Magical Creatures, The Cursed Inheritance, The Birth Of My Nation, Murder In The Jungle and The Constitution of India.
Sutapa has held managerial and directorial positions at Oxford University Press, Encyclopedia Britannica, Eupheus Learning Solutions where she produced more than 600 books. She has authored several educational books and is a prolific speaker.
She advises and guides aspiring authors at Sutapa’s Studio and speaks on her podcast, The Sutapa Basu Show. You can find out more about her work at sutapabasu.com and reach her at sutapabsu20@gmail.com
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