The Door to Inferna

(Paperback)

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Brilliant debut fantasy novel by Indian-American San Jose, CA-based teen author Rishab Borah, who started creating the world of Elkloria when he was 11.

Explores issues of alienation and "otherness" in a fully-realized fantasy world.

Target audience is 12-18 years old, who will be searching for imaginative fantasy worlds following the alienation of social distancing.

First book in "The Elkoria" series.

Publicity campaign will include outreach to industry journals, as well as a major focus on online fantasy blogs and vlogs by author.

Book reflects author's interest in mythology, science, and linguistics.

Reviews

Borah shines, imagining an elaborate universe filled with a variety of creatures, and creating an associated vocabulary. School Library Journal

The imagery is vivid and elaborate . . . . A complex debut that shows promise. Kirkus Reviews

"Really enjoyed this book! Great storyline, great characters." Kathy's Book Reviews

The story is told first-hand with very enjoyable touches, sometimes humorous, other times conveying the urgency of facing an ancient corrupting power. Cynthia Parkhill, Santa Rosa Library

"100% recommend[ed] for middle grade readers. Totally age appropriate, good descriptive language, easy to picture scenery, and a moderately diverse group of friends make this a great fantasy read for the age group." One Reading Nurse

"Escape into a gorgeous world crafted by a passionate, intelligent, imaginative wordsmith. This is no debut. It's a magnificent feast of the imagination. This adventure moves at light speed and is brimming with mythology, science, magic, fantasy, teenage angst, and heart. Follow Khi, Nessa, Metara, and Max on a journey that will leave you breathless long after the last page." Mark Pelletier, Book Talk

Rishab Borah's brisk, inventive storytelling channels a coming-of-age tale that dazzles like lightning. Alvaro Zinos-Amaro, author, When the Blue Shift Comes

Author Bio

Sixteen-year-old debut author Rishab Borah began creating the world of Elkloria at age 11. In its creation, he drew from his many interests including a passion for science, linguistics, programming, and art. He currently lives with his parents in the Silicon Valley, California area.