The Hidden Treasures of Death Hollow

Some journeys are taken in search of riches.
Some are taken for blood.
And some are taken knowing you may never return.

When Manaji vanishes during a dangerous expedition to uncover an ancient treasure, his disappearance leaves behind more questions than answers. Refusing to accept silence, his brother Zunzaar sets out to find him — fully aware that the path ahead may not allow a return.

Joined by Himmat, a seasoned and battle-hardened survivor, the search begins with a brutal 150-mile journey across a merciless desert, where hope fades with every passing hour. But the true descent begins when they enter Death Hollow — a forbidden land surrounded by cursed valleys, savage jungles, and whispered legends.

Skull Valley is no ordinary wilderness. It is a place ruled by fear, bloodthirsty cannibals, and creatures that do not announce their presence until it is too late. Each step deeper into the Hollow tests not only endurance, but belief itself. Survival demands more than strength — it requires an understanding of forces older and darker than any treasure.

To move forward, the search party must confront Naangi — a four-hundred-year-old witch whose power is bound to the ancient Stone God and whose bargains are never without consequence. What she offers may open the path ahead, but at a cost no one can truly measure.

Narrated through Himmat’s first-hand account, the story unfolds over a long, unforgiving journey across places that sound less like destinations and more like warnings — the Chaand Mountains, the Red-Rock Wall, the Three Statues, and the Valley of Death itself. Each land reveals secrets, trials, and truths that blur the line between myth and memory.

The Hidden Treasures of Death Hollow was originally published in London under the title Treasure Hunt in the Death Hollow. This newly written edition revisits that world with added depth, expanded mythology, and fresh adventurous elements — enriching the journey while preserving the raw spirit of survival, mystery, and danger that defined the original work.

This is not merely a treasure hunt. It is a test of loyalty, courage, and resolve — where every victory carries consequence, and every choice may demand blood. As danger tightens its grip and time runs thin, one question remains unanswered until the very end:

Was the treasure ever meant to be found — or was the journey itself the price?

Status
• Children's Illustrated Novel — Published and available on Amazon
• Screen Adaptation — Feature film / OTT potential