The Immortal King Rao: A Novel

by Vauhini Vara (Author)

The Immortal King Rao is a thought-provoking speculative novel set in a future ruled by a powerful Board of Corporations. Through Athena, the daughter of King Rao, the story explores her father’s extraordinary legacy and his memories, tracing his journey from a childhood on a South Indian coconut plantation to his migration to the United States, rise as a technological visionary, and creation of a world transformed by corporate power. As climate change threatens the planet, Athena seeks to reveal the truth about humanity’s past and confront its uncertain future. Blending literary fiction, dystopian storytelling, and sharp social commentary, Vara examines technology, globalization, capitalism, and the consequences of ambition in an increasingly interconnected world.

Paperback, 408 pages