A Hiding to Nothing: a Gripping Psychological Thriller With a Jaw-dropping Twist

‘Wickedly witty and masterfully clever, Tenduf-La weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense that will have you racing to the end of this propulsive, page-turning mystery. Plot twists and shocking reveals are peppered with tongue-in-cheek observations, making A Hiding to Nothing equal parts gripping and utterly enjoyable.’ – Amanda Jayatissa, ITW Thriller Awards–winning author of My Sweet Girl’A Hiding to Nothingcombines an engaging, adrenaline-filled narrative with rich character work and sharp societal observations. Fans of psychological thrillers like Rock Paper Scissors and family dramas like Little Fires Everywhere will find themselves engrossed in this one.’ Telegraph (India)DEVIN PINTO, THE YOUNG SON OF NEJA AND RAMESH, IS KIDNAPPED ON A DAY TRIP OUT OF COLOMBO.NO CLUES. NO DEMANDS. NO POLICE INVOLVEMENT.In the gilded, claustrophobic circles of Sri Lanka’s elite, appearances are everything – and secrets can be deadly. Neja and Ramesh must keep the incident out of the headlines and away from the prying eyes of entitled families, while navigating Neja’s fraught relationship with an enemy close to home: her powerful mother-in-law.Who would dare take Devin – and why?Is it the hunk of a swimming coach Neja gets too close to? Could it be the ghosts of their past – the ruthless creditors Ramesh deceived in a Ponzi scheme, now back for blood? Or is it the enigmatic Dr Haksar who helped them have a child? And what of the mysterious woman from the British High Commission, whose probing questions hint at knowledge she shouldn’t possess? As the whispers grow louder, one name resurfaces with terrifying weight: Satya Basu. Is she back to settle an old score?From Colombo’s manicured gardens to Durham’s cobblestone streets, acclaimed author Chhimi Tenduf-La unravels a suspenseful tale where the truth is elusive – and the cost of uncovering it may be too high to bear.Published in South Asia by Hachette India, independently published for the rest of the world. Chhimi’s previous books were published by the Indian arms of Pan Macmillan and HarperCollins.EDITORIAL REVIEWS’Chhimi Tenduf-La delivers a slick, unsettling portrait pf privilege, paranoia, and parenthood gone awry…(A Hiding to Nothing) may be dressed as a thriller, but its deepest tension is internal, a finely tuned exploration of lives unravelling under their own weight.’ Brighter Kashmir’…effortlessly paced, and quietly cutting – a reminder that sometimes the most dangerous secrets aren’t the ones strangers hold, but the ones you share a roof with.’ Style Essentials’There’s a quiet intensity to this book. It’s subtle, controlled and that’s what makes this story unsettling.’ The Indian Book Club’…uncovers family secrets and illicit affairs, while pulling real-world concerns into a fast-paced suspense novel.’ Platform Magazine.'[A] memorable and enjoyable work [Loyal Stalkers] from this talented writer.’ – Kirkus Review’A unique writer… Tenduf-La’s characters throb with life…’ – India Today