For 15-year-old Dhayaa Anbajagane, the interest in Particle physics and science fiction led to his first novel ConQuest — Danger Redefined . Set in an alternative world where anything is possible, Dhayaa’s novel explores the realms of fantasy and sci-fi. The book was launched in the city recently.
Power struggleIt is about protagonist Q, who likes to play video games. That is, until his best friend pulls him into a portal that his brother made. “I call it a sword-clashing, laser-blasting sci-fi epic,” says the author, a student of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar.
“It’s about a group of teenagers that travels through space. There is a black hole trying to rip the space-time continuum and they are trying to stop it. This is when the protagonist realises that there are so many things around him that he never realised.” On his journey, Q meets new allies and enemies, forges new relationships, explores infinity and beyond, and most importantly, discovers a hidden power inside him.
Dhayaa’s book is the first of the Quest Saga , and he is currently working on the draft of his second book. “With the first book, it was not the writing that was difficult, but the re-drafting. I re-drafted the book nine times because I thought there were a few things I had to change. I’m currently re-drafting my second book.” About 25 per cent of the proceeds from the book sales will go to support the cause of educating the underprivileged through Chinmaya Mission.
To buy the book, mail dhayaaanbajagane@gmail.com. The eBook version is available for Kindle.
