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BLUE-SKINNED GODS
By: SJ Sindu

Soho Press
November 2021
On Sale: November 2, 2021
336 pages
ISBN: 1641292423
EAN: 9781641292429
Kindle: B08PKX37C1
Hardcover / e-Book
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In Tamil Nadu, India, a boy named Kalki, born with blue skin, believes he is the Hindu god Vishnu and that he can perform miracles. The truth, though, is much darker.

 

As Kalki struggles to extract himself from under his father’s thumb, he must also reconcile with the idea that everything he’s ever been told might not be true. When his father drags him on a tour to America, Kalki seizes his chance to explore what life as an ordinary man might be like.

Pulled between India and America, and his father’s web of control, Kalki must find his true place in the world.

'The richness of this story will take hold of you and never let go.' Roxane Gay

'These pages left me with the best case of culture shock, and in awe over Sindu’s storytelling talent.' Devin Murphy

'A memorable and vivid coming-of-age story.' Elise Hooper

'Stunning' Kristen Arnett

'An instant classic' Nick White

'Exquisite' Patrick Cottrell

'Profound' Tessa Fontaine