The Retribution

The Retribution is a gripping psychological thriller that unravels the shocking double life of Dev Sharma-a revered priest, devoted husband, and respected care home owner-whose brutal murder exposes dark secrets hidden beneath a pious exterior. As Detective Sean O'Connor, a troubled Ulster transplant with his own demons, digs deeper, he finds himself entangled in a labyrinth of lies, sexuality, religious repression, and societal hypocrisy.With suspects ranging from a tormented rent boy to a sophisticated wife with hidden motives, and a red book that holds the key to a shattered childhood, The Redemption explores the boundaries between virtue and vice, faith and desire, and justice and revenge. In a world where no one is truly innocent, the truth may be the most dangerous revelation of all. About the AuthorShankar Kashyap is a British-Indian author, poet, and physician whose work spans historical fiction, poetry, and psychological thrillers. He is best known for his acclaimed Harappa series-Harappa 1, Fall of Shuruppak, and Dasharajna-which masterfully weaves Vedic history and archaeological insight into gripping narratives of ancient civilizations.Shankar is also the author of the powerful courtroom drama A Kangaroo Court, and several celebrated poetry collections under his pen name Kavi Shankar, including Musings of a Romantic, Lady in Red, Eternal Echoes: Rubaiyat of Kavi Shankar, Ghazals: A Collection of Ghazals in English, and Villanelle: Mastering the Art of Repetition.His latest novel, The Retribution, is a bold psychological thriller exploring themes of identity, repression, faith, and justice-pushing the boundaries of morality and truth.When not writing, Shankar is an accomplished watercolorist and a passionate student of ancient Indian history. He lives in the UK, balancing his literary pursuits with a career in medicine.