A Lion's Head
Available in ePub, Paperback (ISBN 978-1069401878), Hardcover, and Audiobook. First Published, September 9th, 2025.
“A smartly plotted, ‘myths and legend’ adventure for young adults.” Wishing Shelf Book Awards
A HEAVEN TURNED INTO HELL Thousands of years before the common era, the greater gods evacuated humans to the immortal asura realm as rapidly shifting continents reshaped the mortal realm. One hundred years later, the asura, led by a tyrannical king, want the human inhabitants gone from their realm.
PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE Isha, a guardian spirit from the mortal realm, binds himself in service to the invincible Asura King in the hope of a safe passage for his mortals to go home. Unknown to him, the greater gods have tasked a hero, the lion-headed Sinha—aided by three unlikely human companions—to defeat the King.
One is fated to become a demon, while the other will become a god.
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A Lion's Head by D.M. De Alwis
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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.
Available Book Formats & Details
Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Print Length: 244 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-1069401878
- ISBN-10: 1069401870
- Item Weight: 0.49 lbs (approx. 7.84 ounces / 222 grams)
- Dimensions: 5 x 0.61 x 8 inches
Format: eBook (Kindle)
- Language: English
- Print Length: Approximately 244 pages
- ISBN (Reference): 978-1069401885
- File Size: Approximately 484 KB
Format: Hardcover (Special Edition)
- Language: English
- Print Length: 270 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-1069666000
- Item Weight: 1.06 lbs
- Dimensions: 5.74 x 0.99 x 8.74 inches
General Publication Info
- Author: D.M. De Alwis
- Publisher: Ahasae Tharu Publishing
- Original Publication Date: ePub on September 9, 2025 (October 7, 2025 for print books)
- Series: Pawn of Samsara Duology (Book 1)
- Amazon: ASIN B0FMJTR9G1
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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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Pawn of Samsara Duology
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The Pawn of Samsara Duology
Inspired by the origin story of the Hindu god Narasimha.