Catpaw

Catpaw is a novel series following Kesari Anji Devi and her friends as they navigate the fractured city of Lintara, where gods sleep beneath iron and the living world breathes.

Synopsis

The first volume introduces Kesari, a runaway and self-proclaimed explorer, who discovers a secret resistance group while searching for her lost mentor. The story intertwines themes of faith, decay, and found family.

Development

Originally outlined in 2022, Catpaw evolved from a short story into a planned five-book saga. Its tone draws from magical realism, punk sensibilities, and post-industrial ruin.

Main Characters

• Kesari Anji Devi — the curious, reckless protagonist.
• Nima — a quiet medic with a history of guilt.
• Vik — a hacker-philosopher obsessed with beauty.

Themes

• The beauty of impermanence
• Queer solidarity
• The decay of systems and rebirth through art

Trivia

• The first draft was written during the 2023 blackout week.
• The title “Catpaw” references Kesari’s gait — silent but defiant.