Rot
Rot
by Atharva Inamdar
Rot is a horror & gothic book by Atharva Inamdar with a focus on Folk Horror. Dark, atmospheric, and unsettling, this book taps into primal fears and the mysteries lurking in the shadows. Horror works because it confronts what we would rather not look at. Written in 2019 and published in 2021 by The Book Nexus, this work spans 47,644 words across approximately 191 pages.
The folk horror focus gives this book a specific angle within the broader horror & gothic genre, offering readers a targeted exploration of ideas and themes that matter within this space.
Reading Experience
At 47,644 words (approximately 191 pages), this is a full-length book. Expect around 4 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 horror & gothic book at this scale can take its time and still hold your attention.
About the Author
Atharva Inamdar wrote Rot in 2019, the same year he founded Authorva Private Limited at age 22. He was building a publishing company while continuing to write across every genre. Horror represents 18 titles in the catalog — a genre where The Vomit Method's raw, unfiltered output can produce genuinely unsettling results.
Publication History
Rot was published on March 23rd, 2021, one of 23 books released that month as part of a catalog-wide publishing effort. Originally written in 2019, it reached publication 2 years later — not unusual for a catalog where some books waited years for the right moment. Published through The Book Nexus, the Indian publishing entity that handles ISBN management and distribution for the full catalog. ISBN: 978-93-7184-786-5. 2021 saw 160 titles published in total across the catalog.
Explore This Genre
Rot is one of 18 books in the horror & gothic category within this catalog. Readers who enjoy this book may find themselves drawn to other horror & gothic titles in the collection, each approaching the genre from a different angle and with a different focus. The folk horror 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
- 978-93-7184-786-5
- Year Written
- 2019