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Lana Sabarwal

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Lana Sabarwal is a novelist, an economist, and a Agatha Christie disciple. Her day job is in international development, where she writes about issues adolescents face. Her work has been downloaded more than 3.5 million times and covered by global media. Lana grew up in India. She lives in Washington DC and within the pages of her favorite books.

Her debut psychological mystery: Maya, Dead and Dreaming, is a satisfying whodunnit that explores complex themes, including, how useful gossip can be; how we are unreliable narrators of our own lives; and what happens when women’s self-discovery collides with dysfunctional families and tight-knit communities?

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Maya, Dead and Dreaming

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Lana Sabarwal liked Book Island's review of Maya, Dead and Dreaming: "Reading "Maya, Dead and Dreaming" felt like sitting beside a window in an autumn afternoon with a warm cup of tea, slowly sinking into a world where memory, longing, and truth swirl together. With each sip, the story drew me deeper, and I found mysel" Read more of this review »
Nov 04, 2025 06:30AM · see review
Lana Sabarwal liked Heather Flaherty's review of Maya, Dead and Dreaming: "I was sent this book by Lana and I am so glad she did. I loved it! In 1938, Maya was found dead in a creek. Fourteen years later, Munna, who was friends with Maya, receives a letter that states her friend was murdered. Maya has also been haunting her" Read more of this review »
Nov 04, 2025 06:30AM · see review
Lana Sabarwal liked Khushi Khan's review of Maya, Dead and Dreaming: "Maya, Dead and Dreaming is an absolute must-read for anyone who loves stories that stay with you long after you’re done reading. Lana Sabarwal crafts a haunting, beautifully layered mystery about memory, identity, and the truths we try to forget. Set" Read more of this review »
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Lana Sabarwal liked Rach Crisp's review of Maya, Dead and Dreaming: "A proper slow burn whodunnit, with a Cluedo feel to it (deceased came from an affluent family, large house, etc). Well written, with a good range of characters. It has all the ingredients for a great book. Unfortunately, it just didn't pique my inter" Read more of this review »
Sep 18, 2025 12:30PM · see review
Lana Sabarwal rated a book it was amazing The Zodiac Guardians: Annabelle's Enchanted Adventures by Zhaoqian (Anna) Zeng	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book is really accessible for young readers, offering enough adventure to keep them engaged while delivering heartfelt themes and vibrant world-building. Each Zodiac realm bursts with life, wonder, and imagination. As Annabelle and Olivia face e ...more
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