Dakini (Paperback)

Dakini: The Himalayan Quartet is a compilation of four sequels by author Deepak Shumsher Rana. The author with his fast-paced engulfing narration blends his love for adventure and wildlife with magical realism. Dakini has a huge canvas - the fictional plot that begins with life during the Rana regime,with time entering unknown territories, not only in terms of location but also going deep into the human psyche, along with mysticism and philosophy. With his lucid language and vivid storytelling Rana is bound to make a major comeback in contemporary literature. An interesting experiment marrying quasi-Historical with fantasy writing and dancing between different areas.John Whelpton. Dakini: The Himalayan Quartet is a compilation of four sequels by author Deepak Shumsher Rana. The author with his fast-paced engulfing narration blends his love for adventure and wildlife with magical realism. Dakini has a huge canvas - the fictional plot that begins with life during the Rana regime,with time entering unknown territories, not only in terms of location but also going deep into the human psyche, along with mysticism and philosophy. With his lucid language and vivid storytelling Rana is bound to make a major comeback in contemporary literature.Saguna Shah Educator, Founder of bOOkahOlics

Deepak S. Rana was born in 1950 at Bilas Kunj Durbar built by his grand father General Tunga SJB Rana. He went to Sherwood college a boarding school in Nani Tal, a hill station in the Kumaon Hills. He spent twelve years there. Walking in the footsteps of Jim Corbett, who went to the same school which previously had the name "Diocesan Boys School" during the British Raj. He spent five years in the state of Ohio, and now stays in Kathmandu with his wife Sushila and their daughter.