The Treasure of the Khasi Hills

In a trunk containing his late grandfather's possessions, Kumar finds a human

skull. On looking carefully, he discovers that there are tiny carvings on it-a

code to a treasure! With his friend Bimal, he deciphers the code and Bimal

and Kumar decide to set off to find the treasure that is hidden in the beautiful

Khasi Hills. But in hot pursuit of the skull and the key to the code is Karali,

the conniving and traitorous friend, who wants the treasure at any cost.

Accompanied by their attendant Ramhari, and their loyal dog Bagha, Bimal

and Kumar are plunged into the adventure of a lifetime. In every corner there

lies a villain waiting to waylay them. There are deep dark caves with wild

animals. Ghosts that beckon in the dark. And there is the yaksha guarding the

treasure. Can Bimal and Kumar elude all of them and succeed?

Hemendra Kumar Roy's adventure, ghost and science fiction books in Bengali

have enthralled generations of young readers for nearly a century now. For the

first time, this iconic story appears in English in this lucid translation that will

entice a whole new generation of readers into Hemenbabu's world.