The First Species

By Brinda Phokeerdass

"The First Species" is a journey through the untouched corners of our world, where myth meets reality and the ancient whispers of nature hold the secrets to humanity's past—and its future. In a story where the clash between colonization and coexistence unfolds, this tale beckons us to examine the forgotten roots of Earth's inhabitants. What if we weren't the first to claim this planet? What if, hidden in the shadows of our cities and beneath the forests we tread upon, there were creatures—sentient and ancient—whose memory has been erased from history?

Through the eyes of Aanya Rao, a discredited scientist on a quest for truth, and her unlikely companion Kaal, a member of the First Species, this novel explores the threads of survival, adaptation, and reconciliation. As Aanya delves deeper into an ancient war for survival, she faces the daunting reality of humanity's legacy and its relationship with the Earth. In the end, she must decide whether humanity will evolve—or perish under the weight of its own mistakes.

A narrative of myth, science, and lost civilizations, The First Species is a powerful reflection on the nature of coexistence, the price of progress, and the healing that is possible when we truly listen to the land beneath our feet."