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When The Hornbill Cries

When The Hornbill Cries

When The Hornbill Cries
  • Ayan Kumar Nath
  • Fiction
  • Thriller, Political, Conspiracy
  • 12/04/2025

In the shadow of misty mountains that separate India from Myanmar lies Nagaland—the Land of the Hornbill—where centuries of tribal tradition collide with modern geopolitics. Here, peace hangs by a thread as delicate as a spider's silk, woven through decades of insurgency, colonial wounds, and promises of autonomy that remain unfulfilled.

When Kevitsu, the charismatic opposition leader poised to become the next Chief Minister, narrowly escapes an assassin's bullet, the fragile peace process begins to unravel. Days later, the current Chief Minister's young nephew vanishes in a precision kidnapping that leaves security forces reeling. Across remote villages near the Myanmar border, mysterious convoys move under cover of darkness, carrying weapons that whisper of foreign interference and renewed bloodshed.

As Indian Army Intelligence officer Rupam Gogoi races to connect these events, he uncovers a conspiracy that extends from the bamboo huts of border villages to the marble corridors of Delhi. Behind closed doors, ambitious politicians calculate how tragedy might be transformed into opportunity, while ancient tribal loyalties clash with modern aspirations.

In Nagaland, history has taught that peace and violence are separated only by the thinnest of lines—a line now threatening to disappear entirely.

Ayan Kumar Nath

Ayan Kumar Nath has loved mysteries since childhood, drawn to stories of hidden secrets and adventure. The Mystery of the Darjeeling Pines is his debut novel, blending history, intrigue, and suspense. Based in Bangalore, India, Ayan has over 16 years of experience in the IT industry and works as a Staff Technical Trainer at Nutanix. An avid explorer, he enjoys trekking and uncovering forgotten stories. His passion for history and adventure fuels his writing, inspiring readers to embrace curiosity and the thrill of discovery.