Gun Island

Deen Datta, a dealer of rare books, travels from Brooklyn to the Sundarbans of Bengal to investigate a merchant legend involving the Goddess of Snakes. His research into seventeenth-century myths intersects with contemporary ecological crises, including wildfires in California and toxic algae blooms in the Adriatic Sea. Accompanied by Piya, a marine biologist, and Cinta, a historian, Deen tracks the migration of animal species and human refugees fleeing climate-driven disasters. The narrative connects historical folklore to the scientific reality of global warming through the lens of shifting weather patterns and displaced populations.

This book serves readers interested in the intersection of climate science, migration politics, and historical linguistics. Scholars of the Anthropocene and environmental enthusiasts read it to understand how environmental changes force species movement across borders. The reader walks away with a specific perspective on how interconnected global ecosystems have become and how ancient myths often mirror the recurring patterns of natural catastrophe. It provides a technical and cultural map of a world facing sudden, irreversible biological shifts.