The Serpent Called Mercy

"The Serpent Called Mercy" by Roanne Lau, published by Astra Publishing House. “A show-stopping debut that dazzles even as it pulls at your heartstrings. Featuring breathtaking battles, intricate lore, and a remarkable friendship as its beating heart...a thrilling spectacle from beginning to end. I loved this book.” —Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief "Roanne Lau immerses you into a remarkably vivid world with a gritty underworld that raises the stakes—and your blood pressure. Full of monsters and mayhem, but most importantly, a cast of characters that you can’t help but love. An astounding debut." —Saara El-Arifi, internationally bestselling author of Faebound The Witcher meets Squid Game in this Malaysian Chinese-inspired epic fantasy novel where a debt-ridden slumdog joins an illegal monster-fighting arena for some fast coin, but quickly learns the most dangerous beasts are outside the ring Lythlet and her only friend Desil are shackled to a life of debt... Book details: published 2025. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.