The Silver Anklet

What if the only way to get rid of your worst enemy was to sacrifice your brother?



When hyenas snatch Tara's brother, Suraj, and two other children from the local fair in Morni, Tara and her companions race to their rescue. To Tara's horror, Zarku, her nemesis with the third eye, is back. And he's thirsty for revenge!

A deadly game of hide-and-seek begins. Tara and her companions must work together to survive. But is it soon clear that Zarku is only after Tara; the others will die.

Tara is faced with a tough choice. Should she risk the lives of her friends? Or will a mysterious anklet give her the power to defeat Zarku and save her brother?



The Tara Trilogy is a middle-grade fantasy adventure set in India. It is infused with Indian mythology, culture, and folklore. A young girl must fight an evil healer, Zarku, who is intent on destroying all that is precious to her. Armed only with courage, perseverance, and an indomitable spirit, she must try and save herself, and the ones she loves.

Mahtab Narsimhan is an award-winning author with numerous critically acclaimed books in the fantasy, horror, mystery, and contemporary genres. Many of her books have landed on prestigious lists and The Third Eye won the Silver Birch Fiction Award. She is deeply committed to representing diversity in her books.

Please visit www.mahtabnarsimhan.com for more information.