The Sentinel's Shadow
Speculative Fiction . English . Living Words

A speculative narrative exploring identity, memory, and the hidden systems that shape human connection. A story that asks what it means to see clearly in a world designed to obscure.
About the Book
Arun, a cryptology expert from Bangalore's modern tech world, returns to the village of Amudapatti following his grandfather's death. He expects an old ancestral home; instead, he finds a massive scientific secret hidden by time. Mysterious emails, a giant machine pulsing underground, and foreign forces trying to infiltrate — Arun's journey takes a dangerous turn. What truth is the loyal Subbiah Thatha hiding? At the intersection of traditional mathematics and modern coding, Arun must confront a power that could change the world — and a truth that was never meant to be found.
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Available in multiple formats worldwide.
Digital eBook → Buy on Amazon ISBN: 978-1-971998-01-5
Print Paperback → Buy on Amazon ISBN: 978-1-971998-04-6
Print Hardcover → Buy on Amazon ISBN: 978-1-971998-05-3
Audio Audiobook in progress — check back soon.
For Readers in India
The Sentinel's Shadow is available across India through the following retailers:
- Notion Press
- Pothi
- Amazon India
- Flipkart
- And other major online retailers
Printing and distribution in India are managed by Notion Press and Pothi.
Libraries & Bookstores
The Sentinel's Shadow is available to libraries and bookstores worldwide via IngramSpark distribution. If you are a librarian, educator, or bookseller interested in stocking this title, please get in touch.
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What Readers are Saying
It was a real page turner. Engrossing and riveting. Pacing was perfect.
Lovely story about a boy uncovering his past secrets.
The atmosphere of the whole plot was close to our home and traditions and helped me to put myself in those places.
About the Author
Poornima Magadevan is an author, artist, and technologist weaving together literature and visual art across languages and genres. Her work explores identity, memory, and human connection, blending traditional sensibilities with contemporary perspectives to create immersive and resonant narratives.