The Tigers of Talighati
An Epic Animal Saga for Readers of All Ages
For generations, the law of the jungle has been the law of Talighati. But the law is broken.
A tyrant king, known only as a shadow and a whisper, has begun a brutal conquest, shattering the Great Peace. Backed by his two corrupted vulture lieutenants and a relentless army of dholes, he will not stop until the entire Oval falls under his shadow. Territory by territory, the old rulers are being extinguished, their legacies erased.
For the young tigers Vaayu and Yug—cousins from the great ruling families, now unknowingly bound by the same enemy—the war arrives with the death of their fathers. Hunted, orphaned, and bearing the weight of a fallen dynasty, they are the last of their line. Their desperate flight for survival must become a bitter quest for vengeance.
To stand against the tyrant who defeated their legendary fathers, they must become something more than tigers. They must become heroes. They must journey into the unknown, forge alliances with the wise and the wary, and master a kind of warfare their peaceful world has never known.
The Tigers of Talighati is a sweeping epic saga in the tradition of Watership Down and The Lion King. It begins with the quiet bonds of family and grows into a thunderous war for the soul of a kingdom. A story of legacy, loss, and the fierce hope that rises from the ashes of a broken world, it is perfect for fans of intricate world-building, high-stakes fantasy, and unforgettable characters you will come to love.
The battle for the soul of Talighati has begun.
“SOME LEGENDS ARE FORGED WITH TOOTH AND CLAW.”
★★★★★ “An inspirational book that will win the affection of both teens and adults… This exciting tale will take readers on a breathtaking and emotional adventure. The storyline is colorful and engaging… [The book] explores important issues such as survival, familial love, loss, friendship, community-support, [and] perseverance.”
— Uma Kiran, ebookfairs
★★★★★ “Took me back to my childhood years, evoking feelings of nostalgia which I really enjoyed… the plot was good; everyone roots for the good guy and I was excited to find out how the story would pan out, considering that The Tyrant was so powerful… I recommend The Tigers of Talighati to everyone who enjoys a little fantasy mixed with reality.”
— Danelle Petersen, Goodreads Top Reviewer
★★★★★ Tigers, Tyrants, and a Truly Wild Ride (oh my!)
“From the very first page, I was transported to the lush, enchanted jungle… Haaiski’s writing is so vivid and immersive that I often forgot I was reading about a family of tigers. The characters are incredibly relatable, and their struggles and triumphs felt so real… One of the things I loved most about this book is how it seamlessly blends heart-pounding action with genuine emotion. It’s a wild ride that will leave you breathless.”
— Thomas Caine, Amazon.com Reviewer (Verified Purchase)
FOR GENERATIONS, PEACE REIGNED IN TALIGHATI.
BUT TYRANNY HAS COME TO THE OVAL.
A DYNASTY HAS FALLEN. THE LAST HEIRS MUST FIGHT TO SURVIVE.
VENGEANCE IS THE ONLY PATH HOME.
THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF TALIGHATI HAS BEGUN.
