In "The Secret of the Nagas," the second book of the Shiva Trilogy, Shiva, the Tibetan immigrant prophesied to be the destroyer of evil, is on a relentless hunt for the Naga warrior who killed his friend Brahaspati and now threatens his wife Sati. Determined to avenge Brahaspati's death and protect Sati, Shiva pursues his demonic adversary, leading him to the Nagas, the serpent people. As Shiva seeks justice, he discovers evidence of the malevolent rise of evil all around him. A kingdom is in peril, held ransom for a miracle drug. A crown prince is murdered, and the Vasudevs, Shiva's philosopher guides, betray his trust by seeking aid from the dark side. Even the seemingly perfect empire of Meluha hides a terrible secret in Maika, the city of births. Meanwhile, a master puppeteer manipulates events from the shadows. In his quest for truth, Shiva travels across ancient India, facing deadly mysteries and uncovering surprising alliances and unbelievable secrets. Fierce battles will be fought, alliances will be forged, and shocking truths will be revealed in this gripping sequel to "The Immortals of Meluha."