About the Book

Chronicle of an Hour and a Half is a gripping, tightly paced novel that captures how rumours can spiral into mass hysteria with devastating consequences. Set in the storm-battered village of Vaiga at the foothills of the Western Ghats, the story unfolds against relentless rain, rising floods, fallen trees, and crippling power outages. Amid this chaos, a simple rumour of an illicit affair spreads rapidly—amplified by frantic WhatsApp messages—and brings Saud and his sons searching for Burhan. What begins as suspicion swiftly transforms into violence as the village erupts into mob fury. Vividly imagined and unsettling, this novel exposes the fragile line between order and destruction when fear and misinformation take hold.

Key Features

• A tense, fast-paced story about the destructive power of rumours and mob hysteria.
• Set in a storm-ravaged Kerala village, creating an atmospheric and immersive backdrop.
• Explores themes of fear, misinformation, violence, and community breakdown.
• Captures how digital chatter—especially WhatsApp—can escalate conflict.
• A debut novel from Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari, offering a fresh and compelling new voice.
• Perfect for readers of contemporary fiction, social thrillers, and stories rooted in real-world anxieties.

Product Details

Publisher: Context (8 January 2024); Westland Books A Division of Nasadiya Technologies Pvt Ltd

Language: English

Format: Hardcover, 212 pages

ISBN-10: 9360458090   |   ISBN-13: 978-9360458096

Reading Age: 18 years and up

Item Weight: 313 g

Dimensions: 14 × 1.6 × 22.5 cm

Country of Origin: India

Net Quantity: 1 Count

Packer: Westland Books A Division of Nasadiya Technologies Pvt Ltd

Generic Name: Book