Umbra: The Kilns

By Muktadir Islam

In Rusthaven, Fear Has a Scent. He's the Only One Who Can Smell It.

Zayn Naseer came to Rusthaven to disappear. A Bangladeshi student on a fragile visa, haunted by a family legacy of violent justice, all he wants is to keep his head down, pass his classes, and ignore the city's cries. But Rusthaven - a dying metropolis choked by rust and corruption - doesn't allow for quiet.

Zayn's secret isn't just his mastery of Byaghra-Haat, the deadly "Tiger's Hand" martial art. It's his senses - hearing that cuts through steel, smell that maps the city's fear. He knows when violence is coming. He knows who to fear. And he knows he should stay hidden.

Until the local Ironheads gang pushes too far. Until Pop Henderson, the kind bodega owner, is beaten. Until his granddaughter, Lila, is taken.

Torn between his precarious future and the Jomidar's ancient duty, Zayn must unleash the predator he tried to bury. He must become Umbra - The Darkest Part of The Shadow.

UMBRA: THE KILNS includes:

The thrilling 10-chapter origin story of a new kind of superhero.

Gritty, noir-infused action set in the atmospheric decay of Rusthaven.

7+ atmospheric illustrations bringing the story to life.

The beginning of a larger conspiracy involving the mysterious "Matron" and a Syndicate lurking in the shadows.

Will Zayn save the city without sacrificing his future? Step into the shadows and find out. Get UMBRA: The Kilns today

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Author: Muktadir I.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZBPTNMY
• ISBN13: 9798272415035
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"