Mahishasura: The Legend of Kumarikandam by Anand Neelakantan

In the lost archipelago of Kumarikandam, Queen Devi rules a thriving kingdom―until an alien invasion descends on Earth. Driven by ambition and armed with advanced science, the alien leader Naqta unleashes a terrifying creation: Mahishasura, a half-beast, half-alien warlord who seizes control of Kumarikandam. As the ancient prophecies of the sage Agastya begin to unfold, Devi finds herself at the center of an intergalactic war. To save her people, she must confront Mahishasura and his overwhelming forces, battling enemies who wield powers far beyond her world. Set 70,000 years ago, Mahishasura reimagines the cosmic energy of the Devi Purana, bringing the fierce feminine force of Parashakti into a sweeping clash of mythology, science, and futuristic technology. In Anand Neelakantan’s visionary retelling, ancient legends collide with AI, alien science, and high-stakes adventure―reshaping Indian mythology for the modern reader.