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Survival of the Fittest

Genesis

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Pub Date 31 Aug 2025 | Archive Date 19 Dec 2025


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Description

A gripping thriller on love, love, destiny and resilience 

A legacy buried in lies. A truth that could shatter everything.

When twins Jane and James travel from England to Kerala, India, in search of their past, they uncover more than family history – they stumble into a web of betrayal, forbidden love, and corruption that spans generations.

From hospitals to ancestral homes, hidden letters to corridors of power – the truth lies scattered in fragments. But some truths are deadlier than lies. As long-silenced voices rise, dangerous forces close in, determined to erase the past. Each revelation shatters their footing – was their family broken by tragedy, or by design?

A gripping thriller of love, loss and resilience, Survival of the Fittest asks how far we will go to protect a legacy – and whether the past we inherit must define the future we choose.

About the author

Therese Pal is a British-Indian writer, who likes to blend her heritage with her love of suspense to tell stories rooted in identity, resilience, and intrigue. She lives in Kent, England, where she balances a successful career in IT and Finance with her enduring passion for fiction.

A gripping thriller on love, love, destiny and resilience 

A legacy buried in lies. A truth that could shatter everything.

When twins Jane and James travel from England to Kerala, India, in search of...


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ISBN 9781919216317
PRICE £13.50 (GBP)
PAGES 240

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"The Survival of the Fittest Genesis" is an exciting and interesting mystery/thriller book that dove into family secrets. This is such an amazing blend of suspense and culture! The words are so beautifully chosen and put together in a way that gives the reader an urge to continue reading. The story is even better with its mystery that does not let you put the book down till you complete it. The characters are so well written with their own unique personalities and characteristics. The places are described in a way which makes you feel as if you are there. What makes the book even more amazing is how local stories, food, and legends are added that give you a feel of culture. Overall, this was a great read and I highly recommend!

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Part family drama, part nail biting thriller, this book straddles continents and genres. I feel like I learned a lot about the different countries and cultures which were the very colourful settings for the plot - loved the descriptions and the detail.

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📚Survival of the Fittest
✍🏻Therese Pal
Blurb:
A legacy buried in lies. A truth that could shatter everything.

When twins Jane and James travel from England to Kerala, India in search of their past, they uncover more than family history– they stumble into a web of betrayal, forbidden love, and corruption that spans generations.

From hospitals to ancestral homes, hidden letters to corridors of power—the truth lies scattered in fragments. But some truths are deadlier than lies.

As long-silenced voices rise, dangerous forces close in, determined to erase the past. Each revelation shatters their footing—was their family broken by tragedy, or by design?

A gripping thriller of love, loss and resilience, Survival of the Fittest asks how far we will go to protect a legacy - and whether the past we inherit must define the future we choose.
My Thoughts:
Survival of the Fittest is avreally book with intelligent plot and characters with emotional depth . A real good suspense thriller..A captivating adventure of love and betrayal, loss and fate, and an unwavering determination for truth. The perfect mix of nostalgia, cultural depth, and mystery pulled me in completely, and the suspenseful twists kept me turning the pages late into the night .It plots the story of a family over a few decades with the book slowly revealing the secrets behind it all. I enjoyed the book and would recommend to others.
Thanks NetGalley, OpenLeaf Media and Author Therese Pal for the advanced copy of "Survival of the Fittest" I am leaving my voluntary review in appreciation.
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