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ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Thriller / Mystery / Sri Lankan Fiction

Book Review:
Nihal de Silva, winner of the Gratiaen Prize for his debut The Road from Elephant Pass, returns with another gripping thriller that confirms his place as a master of Sri Lankan English fiction. The Ginniralla Conspiracy is a tense, politically charged page-turner that follows Sujatha Mallika, a young woman who becomes entangled with a radical political party during her university years, only to discover a terrifying plot that threatens the very heart of Colombo. De Silva brilliantly weaves together themes of trauma, political idealism, and betrayal, creating a heroine whose personal demons are as compelling as the conspiracy she uncovers. The novel moves at a relentless pace, building to a climax that is both shocking and thought-provoking. It's a story about how idealism can curdle into violence, and how the past never truly lets us go. For fans of political thrillers with a distinctly Sri Lankan flavor, this is an unmissable read.