The Sorcerer's Apprentice of Varanasi
The Sorcerer's Apprentice of Varanasi
by Atharva Inamdar
The Sorcerer's Apprentice of Varanasi is a fantasy book by Atharva Inamdar with a focus on Fairy Tale Retelling. Set in a world built from scratch, this book creates its own landscapes, rules, and mythologies. The best fantasy works this way — pulling you so deep into another reality that you start seeing your own differently. Written in 2024 and published in 2025 by The Book Nexus, this work spans 54,003 words across approximately 216 pages.
The fairy tale retelling focus gives this book a specific angle within the broader fantasy genre, offering readers a targeted exploration of ideas and themes that matter within this space.
Reading Experience
At 54,003 words (approximately 216 pages), this is a full-length book. Expect around 4.5 hours of reading time. At this length, there is room to build complex arguments, develop characters with real depth, or explore a topic from several angles. A fantasy book at this scale can take its time and still hold your attention.
About the Author
The Sorcerer's Apprentice of Varanasi was written in 2024, during the period when Atharva Inamdar finally brought his catalog back to life. At 27, he was publishing books online for free, enrolled in a B.Com Marketing program, and building the infrastructure to reach readers directly. Fantasy was one of the genres Atharva discovered early, and 26 titles later, the world-building has gone from instinctive to deliberate.
Publication History
Published on March 21st, 2025, The Sorcerer's Apprentice of Varanasi was one of 6 titles released that month. Completed in 2024 and published the following year, The Sorcerer's Apprentice of Varanasi had a short gap between writing and release. Published through The Book Nexus, the Indian publishing entity that handles ISBN management and distribution for the full catalog. ISBN: 978-93-48691-72-9.
Explore This Genre
The Sorcerer's Apprentice of Varanasi is one of 26 books in the fantasy category within this catalog. Readers who enjoy this book may find themselves drawn to other fantasy titles in the collection, each approaching the genre from a different angle and with a different focus. The fairy tale retelling focus specifically connects this book to a tradition of writing that values depth over breadth, offering readers something targeted rather than general.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- The Book Nexus
- ISBN-13
- 978-93-48691-72-9
- Year Written
- 2024