Chronicle Of An Hour And A Half

Chronicle of an Hour and a Half by Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari is a tightly paced novel set in Vaiga, a village in the foothills of the Western Ghats facing a severe storm. As relentless rain, flooding, fallen trees, and power cuts disrupt daily life, a rumour about an illicit affair begins to spread, creating a second and more dangerous crisis within the community.

What starts as a rumour quickly grows through feverish WhatsApp messages, drawing Saud and his sons to Vaiga in search of Burhan. As uncertainty spreads, suspicion turns into collective fear and the village descends into violence and mob hysteria.

About This Book

The story unfolds against the backdrop of an extreme storm that leaves Vaiga struggling with flooded surroundings, disrupted power, and difficult conditions. Amid this physical upheaval, an unverified rumour begins to circulate and gradually takes on a life of its own.

As the rumour spreads through digital messages, the boundaries between information, suspicion, and belief become increasingly blurred. Saud and his sons arrive in Vaiga looking for Burhan, adding urgency to an already volatile situation.

Chronicle of an Hour and a Half examines how rumours can gain momentum within a community and how fear can escalate into mass hysteria and violence. The compressed timeframe adds to the tension as events in Vaiga spiral rapidly towards confrontation.

What You'll Discover

• A village in the Western Ghats facing a severe and relentless storm
• The rumour of an alleged illicit affair that sets events in motion
• Saud and his sons arriving in Vaiga in search of Burhan
• WhatsApp messages fuelling the spread of the rumour
• Growing suspicion and fear within the village community
• The escalation from rumour to mass hysteria
• A mob taking to the streets as violence erupts in Vaiga
• The consequences of rapidly spreading misinformation and collective fear

Perfect For

• Readers who enjoy tightly paced contemporary fiction
• Fans of stories about rumours, misinformation, and mass hysteria
• Readers interested in social and community tensions
• Those who enjoy unsettling stories that unfold over a short period
• Readers interested in contemporary Indian fiction and digital-age anxieties

Why You'll Love This Book

Chronicle of an Hour and a Half combines a dramatic storm with a rapidly escalating social crisis, showing how a rumour can spread through a community and contribute to fear and violence. Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari's story brings together suspense, contemporary communication, and mass hysteria in a compressed and tense narrative.