Which of the following novels is the first in the series of the trilogy written by Akshat Gupta?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. The Hidden Hindu
The first novel in Akshat Gupta’s mythology‑science‑fiction trilogy is The Hidden Hindu. It serves as Book 1, launching the series in February 2022 under Penguin Random House’s Ebury Press imprint. As Gupta’s debut novel, it introduces the protagonist Prithvi—a young man in search of a mysterious Aghori named Om Shastri, who claims to have witnessed all four yugas and been part of epic Hindu narratives. Combining high‑tech thriller elements with ancient mythology, the story paves the way for the rest of the trilogy, setting narrative threads and mysteries that continue in Book 2 and Book 3.Therefore, among the options, The Hidden Hindu is the correct debut of the trilogy.