The Agent of Tragedy (A Novel)

One cannot truly know about the daily struggles of citizens in a particular part of the world by studying the lives of the affluent or those living in abject poverty. It is the middle class that shows the true picture of life because it touches the borders of both. The best way to understand deeply and firsthand is to live the middle-class life, study its lifestyle, know its pains and challenges, its aspirations, dreams, exposures, day-to-day victories and failures in times of superfast dramatic changes, both technological and evolutionary. In that pursuit, The Agent of Tragedy meticulously dissects the life of a middle-class family in the state of Kerala in Southern India. The life of Ram Rahim presents readers the stark and scathing nuances of the four L’s—Love, Lust, Longing and Loss. A tragic tale of transformation deeply rooted in the intertwined influences of ambitions, premonitions, societal hypocrisy, despair, obsession and technological inducements. This chilling psychological study - a searing indictment of the modern world of social media- serves as a potent wake-up call, compelling us to introspect on the essence of life, the trajectory of humanity, and the urgent need for collective soul-searching. Despite the prevailing tragedy, the novel brims with moments of levity, thanks to its vibrant characters.