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 Author

Shankar 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.

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.