A Lion's Head

Pawn of Samsara Volume 1: An asura completes his divine mandate only to receive a god-turned-demon’s wrath.
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A LION'S HEAD is Adult Fiction in the genres of historical fiction, fantasy, and South Asian mythology-inspired retellings.

A LION'S HEAD

Ebook available September 9th, 2025.
Available in paperback from October 7th, 2025.
Back Cover Blurb

A HEAVEN TURNED INTO A HELL The Greater Gods have migrated humans to the immortal lands ruled by the tyrannical Asura King Hiranyakshipu.
PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE Wishing to return his people to their mortal home, the Water Buffalo God Isha binds himself in servitude to the Asura King. Meanwhile, Sinha—aided by three human companions—accepts the quest to defeat the King.
ONE IS FATED TO BECOME A DEMON, THE OTHER WILL BECOME A GOD.

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D.M. De Alwis is a Canadian-born Sri Lankan author who lives in Canada with a large family of three kids and three pets, who often serve as inspiration for her books. Her passion for researching and writing prehistoric fantasy grew while playing pachinko through several careers. When not writing, she can be found volunteering for the cadet corps and teaching.

Cover for A Lion's Head as of 4 August 2025

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For a deeper dive into cosmology, the Hindu God Narasima, or my inspirations for retelling his origins in A LION'S HEAD, read this post.

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