Once upon a time there were fields in the city of Mumbai. In its heartland there were forests where panthers roamed. In those days the sea flooded the channels that separated the seven islands of the city. On one of the islands there was a Fort guarded by cannons that bristled from black ramparts. Vikram had no idea of the existence of this Fort. Nor did his friend, Anirudh. But in a cave, on a windswept mountain in the Sahaydris, Anirudh had a dream. He dreamt of a boy named Irfan who once lived in this Fort. Citra joins Vikram and Aditya and their new friend Anirudh, on the Sahaydri Mountains, where they embark on their strangest adventure yet.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Deepak Dalal chucked up a career as a chemical engineer to write stories for children. He lives currently in Pune with his wife, two daughters and several dogs and cats. He enjoys wildlife, nature and the outdoors. The Sahyadri Hills of Pune are a short journey from his home. When not at his desk writing, he is either trekking their slopes or cycling their valleys.