Dark Visages

By Samuthiram

On the endless tracks of India's vast railway network, a boy with no name and no past survives by wit and instinct. He sleeps in empty carriages, dodges inspectors, and finds fleeting safety among porters, mechanics, and strangers who carry their own unspoken burdens.

From the heat and bustle of Chennai to the far-flung junctions of Nagpur, the trains carry him through moments of danger, laughter, and unexpected kindness. Each stop brings new faces-some who wish him well, others who see him as trouble-but all leave their mark on his restless journey.

Haunted by fragments of memory and a single word-Dad-he is driven by a quiet determination to uncover where he belongs. As friendships form and betrayals cut deep, he learns that the truth can hide in plain sight, and that survival often demands both courage and trust.

Dark Visages is an unforgettable literary journey through the steel veins of a nation, exploring resilience, human connection, and the fragile hope that keeps us moving forward.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FMF3W7G6
• ISBN13: 9788198933270
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: A-Square Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"