The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala

The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala

The first book in an epic heart-pounding fantasy trilogy inspired by ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Renée Ahdieh.

* A Book Riot Most Anticipated Novel of 2019 * B&N Top 50 Most Anticipated Novels *

A broken bond. A dying land. A cat-and-mouse game that can only end in bloodshed.

Esha lost everything in the royal coup--and as the legendary rebel known as the Viper, she's made the guilty pay. Now she's been tasked with her most important mission to date: taking down the ruthless General Hotha.

Kunal has been a soldier since childhood. His uncle, the general, has ensured that Kunal never strays from the path--even as a part of Kunal longs to join the outside world, which has only been growing more volatile.

When Esha and Kunal's paths cross one fated night, an impossible chain of events unfolds. Both the Viper and the soldier think they're calling the shots, but they're not the only players moving the pieces.

As the bonds that hold their land in order break down and the sins of the past meet the promise of a new future, both the soldier and the rebel must decide where their loyalties lie: with the lives they've killed to hold on to or with the love that's made them dream of something more.

• Enemies to Lovers: She's a legendary rebel sent to kill his uncle. He's the loyal soldier sworn to stop her. Neither is prepared for the connection that sparks between them.
• A Deadly Cat and Mouse Game: The Viper and the soldier believe they are in control, but as they hunt each other across a dying land, they realize they are merely pawns in a much larger conspiracy.
• Rich World Inspired by Hindu Mythology: A heart-pounding adventure set in a world drawn from ancient Indian history, where a broken magical bond threatens to destroy everything.
• A Test of Loyalties: Forced to choose between the lives they've always known and a future they never dared to imagine, both Esha and Kunal must decide where their allegiance truly lies.

Swati Teerdhala is a natural storyteller. She fell into the marketing side of the technology sector after graduating from the University of Virginia with a BS in finance and a BA in history. She's passionate about a variety of topics, including how to brew a perfect cup of tea, the proper curd-to-crust ratio in a lemon tart, and varied representation in the stories we tell. Her debut novel is The Tiger at Midnight. She is now based in New York City.