Supernatural Divination Meets Modern-Day Science

March 3, 2009 - PRLog -- A thrilling portrayal of how ageless, supernatural powers parallel the information highway is expertly narrated in this absorbing story.

Head priest, Varadaraja Bhattar and his nemesis, the Prasnam Namboodiri, are after the same precious artifacts—a prized diamond pendant that adorns the brass idol of the Goddess Devi of the Payyoli Temple.   The large-sized diamond and the idol are in the possession of a young girl, Harani, and her cousin, Manikkam.  These two have a destiny—they have to protect these two treasures which are the embodiments of the God Shiva and his consort Devi.

Harani and Manikkam must ensure that the prized pendant, which possesses enormous spiritual powers, is protected and that the all powerful Shiva-Shakti combination which regulates the Universe be safeguarded at all costs.  

The two young protagonists are aided by the Goddess Devi herself.  The Devi’s divine energy and intervention manifested by Her deployment of 21st century technologies will keep readers spell bound.  

But who will win and at what cost?

Mohan Narayanan’s thrilling novel deftly interprets the clash between good and evil, ancient and present.  Set against the stunning backdrop of the southwest coast of India, Kerala and the magnificence of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, readers are in for a thrill ride that results in a dramatic climax.
   
Publishers website:  http://www.eloquentbooks.com/ThePayyoliPendant.html

About the Author:                                                                                                                
Mohan ( K S ) Narayanan is a Management Professor and Technical Engineer with over 52 years of international working experience.  Mr. Narayanan is active in the arts - music and theater are just two of his other passions.  He is also an advocate of AIDS awareness and is a trustee of the South India AIDS Action Program, Mr. Narayanan has traveled all over the globe, currently on his 20th passport.   His deeply-held spiritual beliefs are reflected in his prose, work, and life.  He has written four plays in English—all have been performed.  Mohan Narayanan lives in Chennai, South India.  The Payyoli Pendent is his first novel.

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