Night of a Thousand Hells

A propulsive feminist gothic novel blending Indonesian folklore with Islamic mysticism; violence with complicity; care with harm, and familial love with the limits of sisterhood "Fascinating."―Mariana Enriquez "Buoyant, boisterous and often brutal."―The Observer "Teeming with life, humanity and hope."―Irish Times THE INDEPENDENT'S BOOK OF THE MONTH THREE SISTERS. A CARETAKER, A TRAVELLER, AND A BRIDE. Mutiara and Maya’s lives are irrevocably altered when their younger sister Annisa straps a bomb to her waist and commits a devastating act. As they grapple with grief, guilt, and unanswered questions, their search leads them to long-concealed secrets, forsaken family bonds, and the unsettling prophecies of their grandmother, whose enigmatic wisdom has shaped the destinies of women across generations. Paramaditha's haunting novel subversively blends Islamic mysticism, horror, and political reckoning, all seen through the ghostly lens of Indonesian folklore and occult traditions. SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2026 READER REVIEWS "What a gorgeous, hectic, and moving novel." Connor, Waterstones booksellers "Excellently done." Chris, Netgalley "These sisters are absolutely going to keep arguing in my head for a while." Amazon reader "Immersive." Claire, Netgalley