In The Scent of Redemption by Shreyan Laha, Dr. Ronit Sarkar, a pediatrician in a utopian future, faces dire consequences after an untested vaccine leads to the death of a four-year-old. Set in the safe fourth millennium, where crimes are almost nonexistent, this incident marks an extraordinary breach of medical ethics. Ronit, deemed unfit for society, is exiled to the penal planet of Flarelix, a world far removed from human civilization.
On Flarelix, Ronit encounters the zizanoids, an extraordinarily evolved species whose intelligence dwarfs human capabilities. The zizanoids are so advanced that the comparison between them and humans is akin to that of humans to insects. As Ronit navigates this alien world, he faces challenges that force him to confront his own humanity and seek redemption.
The novel explores themes of guilt, transformation, and the quest for atonement in an environment where traditional human values are put to the test. Ronit’s journey is both a personal and interstellar quest for forgiveness and understanding. The Scent of Redemption promises a compelling read, combining elements of science fiction with deep philosophical questions about morality and redemption.
Shreyan Laha has had a literary career spanning over a decade. His first book, The Adventures Beyond Existence, earned him the Rajiv Gandhi Youth Literary Award in 2014. Following this success, he shifted his focus to sci-fi writing. Laha has authored four sci-fi books: Not Worth Living For, A Tiny Reason to Live, A Year Without Summer, and Virtually Lost. The latter was recognized as one of the Top 50 Books of 2021 by Delhi Wire. Laha also works as a senior editor and has contributed to several published anthologies. In addition to his writing, he is a keen perfume enthusiast. His latest book, The Scent of Redemption, marks his first attempt at a sci-fi trilogy.
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