The Eighth Name

<p><strong>A dead woman. A buried family. A name the island was told to forget.</strong></p><p></p><p>But some truths don't stay silent-and some names remember you back.</p><p>When renowned folklorist Rhea Kaoro is found dead beneath the cliffs of the storm-wracked island of Varuka her estranged daughter Miri returns home-reluctantly. The official story calls it an accident. Miri isn't convinced.</p><p>As monsoon rains close in and suspicion thickens Miri teams up with the island's police chief Naila Deshmukh. What they discover is far more dangerous than expected: a family wiped from the island's history. Legends that refuse to stay buried. A name spoken only in whispers.</p><p></p><p><em>The Eighth Name</em> is a slow-burning atmospheric mystery that explores generational silence identity and the stories that shape us-even when they're erased.</p><p></p><p>Perfect for fans of Tana French Attica Locke and <em>Where the Crawdads Sing</em> this novel blends literary depth with haunting suspense.</p>