A Hiding to Nothing by Chhimi Tenduf-La
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A Hiding to Nothing by Chhimi Tenduf-La
DEVIN PINTO, THE YOUNG SON OF NEJA AND RAMESH, IS KIDNAPPED ON A DAY TRIP OUT OF COLOMBO.
NO CLUES. NO DEMANDS. NO POLICE INVOLVEMENT.
In the gilded, claustrophobic circles of Sri Lanka's elite, appearances are everything – and secrets can be deadly. Neja and Ramesh must keep the incident out of the headlines and away from the prying eyes of entitled families, while navigating Neja's fraught relationship with an enemy close to home: her powerful mother-in-law.
Who would dare take Devin – and why?
Is it the hunk of a swimming coach Neja gets too close to? Could it be the ghosts of their past – the ruthless creditors Ramesh deceived in a Ponzi scheme, now back for blood? Or is it the enigmatic Dr Haksar who helped them have a child? And what of the mysterious woman from the British High Commission, whose probing questions hint at knowledge she shouldn't possess? As the whispers grow louder, one name resurfaces with terrifying weight: Satya Basu. Is she back to settle an old score?
From Colombo's manicured gardens to Durham's cobblestone streets, acclaimed author Chhimi Tenduf-La unravels a suspenseful tale where the truth is elusive – and the cost of uncovering it may be too high to bear.
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'Wickedly witty and masterfully clever, Tenduf-La weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense that will have you racing to the end of this propulsive, page-turning mystery. Plot twists and shocking reveals are peppered with tongue-in-cheek observations, making A Hiding to Nothing equal parts gripping and utterly enjoyable.' – Amanda Jayatissa, ITW Thriller Awards–winning author of My Sweet Girl
'In such a pantheon of the rising sub-continent literature that is not Indian is author Chhimi Tenduf-La...' – Deccan Chronicle
'Chhimi Tenduf-La's new collection of short stories [Loyal Stalkers] is tender, filled with suspense, and revels in twist endings. Strewn through the chapters are observations so astute, you'll find yourself nodding along in recognition.' – Mint Lounge
'[Tenduf-La] could always do slapstick and social satire... However, he has never (apart from maybe two chapters in Panther) quite played the naked, wildly miscellaneous emotional notes that he hits here [Loyal Stalkers]. This is high-risk, high-reward writing.' – The Hindu BusinessLine
'As a novelist, Chhimi Tenduf-La brings in a new sensibility in postcolonial writing with his easy humour, and courage to deal with issues that might evoke predictable criticism.' – The New Indian Express
'[A] memorable and enjoyable work [Loyal Stalkers] from this talented writer.' – Kirkus Review
'A unique writer... Tenduf-La's characters throb with life...' – India Today
About the Author
Chhimi Tenduf-La is the author of The Amazing Racist, Panther and Loyal Stalkers. He lives with his family just outside Colombo. A Hiding to Nothing is his first domestic thriller.
Product details
- Publisher : Hachette India (18 July 2025)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9357318038
- ISBN-13 : 978-9357318037
- Item Weight : 300 g
- Country of Origin : India
- Net Quantity : 500.00 Grams
