The humanoid heroine Elasa fights to save the world in this story by the

New York Times

–bestselling author of

To Be a Woman

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Elasa contacts the very special Awares, folk who attune so perfectly to their environment that they can disappear, literally and figuratively. She needs to work with them to try to save Earth from being eaten by huge telepathic galactic maggots.

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"Perfect blend of thrill, suspense, mystery, murder, sci-fi, etc. The author has narrated the story in such a way that you can't put down the book till its end." - MDT

"If you're looking for a thrilling and unpredictable read, then this is for you." - Bookish Corner "So gripping this book is that I couldn't hold back from reading one more chapter and then one more and then more. The entire chase will keep you hooked from the word go and the guessing will fry your brain circuits for good. Highly recommended for all the thriller buffs out there." - Read with Taran"Prepare to be transported into the gripping world of '13 Minutes Before Midnight,' a tale that oozes suspense and thrills." - Ayesha Khan (reader)"From the very moment I delved into the captivating synopsis, a shiver ran down my spine." -Bookish Nerd"Abhaidev weaves an enthralling tapestry of suspense and intrigue in his gripping thriller, "13 Minutes Before Midnight." - Readaholic Rish

Book Description

Imagine, you are lounging on your couch, sipping coffee, and suddenly from nowhere a naked corpse of a woman appears in front of you. You get rid of the corpse somehow, without informing the police, but a few days later, you meet the same woman, alive and thriving.This is exactly what happens to Rehan.There is a serial killer on the loose with the means to dump his victims across time and space. Rehan makes saving the woman and catching the killer his mission. What's more, the police have an inkling that he is involved in the case somehow.All Rehan needs to do is make the right decisions and tread carefully. The stakes are high, however, time too less. The past, future, and present are all connected. The only question is whether you can change it.Will Rehan be able to save the woman and catch the killer? Will he sail through all the obstacles? Will he succeed in changing the future, thereby changing his past?13 Minutes Before Midnight is a thrilling tale of a man fighting his destiny while running in the dark against forces which seem easy to reach but untouchable at the same time.

About the authorAbhaidev

is the pen name of Mayank Chandna, author of seven books, namely, The Influencer: Speed Must Have a Limit, The World’s Most Frustrated Man, and, The Gods Are Not Dead, etc. After working for a while in an investment bank, he took the plunge and quit that boring job of his to venture into the exciting world of writing, something he always wanted to do.His penchant for continental philosophy and craze for progressive house and indie music has nettled his simple parents. He is an avid reader and devours classics and science books. Like most people with a DSLR, he loves flaunting his non-existent photography skills on social media platforms.Abhaidev loves challenging his limits and believes that there is nothing nobler in this world than possessing an intense desire to learn. He seeks transcendence in the practice of art and hopes to pen down stories that are not run-of-the-mill.’13 Minutes Before Midnight’ is his sixth work of fiction.He can be reached at www.authorabhaidev.com and authorabhaidev@gmail.com

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