In a trunk containing his late grandfather's possessions, Kumar finds a human
skull. On looking carefully, he discovers that there are tiny carvings on it-a
code to a treasure! With his friend Bimal, he deciphers the code and Bimal
and Kumar decide to set off to find the treasure that is hidden in the beautiful
Khasi Hills. But in hot pursuit of the skull and the key to the code is Karali,
the conniving and traitorous friend, who wants the treasure at any cost.
Accompanied by their attendant Ramhari, and their loyal dog Bagha, Bimal
and Kumar are plunged into the adventure of a lifetime. In every corner there
lies a villain waiting to waylay them. There are deep dark caves with wild
animals. Ghosts that beckon in the dark. And there is the yaksha guarding the
treasure. Can Bimal and Kumar elude all of them and succeed?
Hemendra Kumar Roy's adventure, ghost and science fiction books in Bengali
have enthralled generations of young readers for nearly a century now. For the
first time, this iconic story appears in English in this lucid translation that will
entice a whole new generation of readers into Hemenbabu's world.
