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Aaru

Aaru is a dark, suspenseful dystopian novel in which the main characters Annie and Diego seek survival and purpose in a dangerous and uncertain post-apocalyptic world. Following the apparent collapse of the power grid, bands of survivors have formed communities to manage resources and provide security. But how far would they go to stay alive? Annie and Diego, both coming to terms with the loss of their closest loved ones, are about to find out. As they make their way across a perilous, unpredictable landscape, they discover both their strengths and their limits—and must learn how to survive without losing their own humanity.

Yash Mehta

From high points to low points living in the U.S. and abroad, Yash Mehta learned what people value in life and what people will sacrifice to pursue their own forms of happiness. He worked as a cop for a few years and saw real evil for the first time, but he wasn’t scared of it. He witnessed people who were just trying to survive, and it showed him first-hand how fast a person can fall. Aaru reflects on his real-life experiences. Seeing up-close how different people survive hardships and how dangerous society is when tribalism rears its ugly head. His work peels back the curtain on mental challenges like depression, suicide, PTSD, and psychosis amidst a far-off future dystopian landscape. Is kindness a weakness or a strength?

Austin Macauley Publishers