1981, Cochin, Kerala. The city is in chaos as students form a human barricade on the street, bringing the home minister’s convoy to stand still outside a hospital.
Inside, their beloved leader – an aging freedom fighter turned celebrated writer and guiding light of the burgeoning socialist movement – lies at death’s door, the victim of a brazen assassination attempt orchestrated by the corrupt political elite. With widespread protests engulfing the state, a group of youth leaders rally to challenge the oppressive regime.
At the heart of this uprising stands a mysterious girl in scarlet hijab, whose fierce courage and tactical genius make her indispensable to the revolution.
As tensions rise secrets begin to surface, threatening to upend the lives of everyone involved. In Girl in Scarlet Hijab, Suresh U. Kumar crafts a riveting tale of heroism, sacrifice and the battle for justice, where every choice could alter the course of hisory.
Reviews
Film and TV Actress, Kerala, India
"Magnificent! Hard to believe that this is a debut novel."
NANOWRIMO Writers Circle
"An intense and transportive reading experience!"
Book Editor and Reviewer
About
Dr. Suresh is an author, serial entrepreneur, professor, startup mentor and the president of The Entrepreneur (TIE) New Jersey Chapter.
He is also the co-founder of Indian Americans for Biden-Harris.
Forthcoming Books by Suresh U. Kumar
Creative Non-Fiction
The Renaissance Playbook: Hacking Your Most Interesting Life
The Indian American CXO Factor
Once Upon a Time in Cochin (Memoir)
The Happiest Couple in the Valley
Fiction
The Rebel Sailors
The Mahatma and Me
Hazaribagh Jail Diaries
Hindi Teacher’s Daughter
"Riveting! A breathtaking, emotional roller coaster, masterfully woven around real events."