{"id":85072,"date":"2026-05-05T13:43:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswireindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/chinmay-rathees-synapse-order-indias-first-original-light-novel-series-expands-with-new-prequel-release\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:13:57","slug":"chinmay-rathees-synapse-order-indias-first-original-light-novel-series-expands-with-new-prequel-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswireindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/chinmay-rathees-synapse-order-indias-first-original-light-novel-series-expands-with-new-prequel-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinmay Rathee\u2019s Synapse Order \u2013 India\u2019s First Original Light Novel Series Expands with New Prequel Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Chandigarh [India], May 5: <\/strong>Breaking new ground in the Indian literary landscape, author Chinmay Rathee has released Synapse Order Vol. 2, the latest installment in what is widely recognized as India\u2019s first original light novel series.<\/p>\n<p>Originating in Japan, the \u201clight novel\u201d format blends fast-paced prose with manga-style illustrations. While the genre has a massive global following, it has historically been dominated by Japanese creators. Rathee, an LL.M. student at Chandigarh University, is changing that narrative by building a localized entry into the genre from the ground up.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Chapter in Indian Publishing<\/h3>\n<p>Synapse Order first made waves in August 2024. Despite the rigors of studying blockchain and intellectual property law, Rathee developed a fully realized fictional universe, complete with:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Original Mythology:<\/strong> A consistent, near-future world-building approach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual Storytelling:<\/strong> Integrated character sheets and illustrations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Appeal:<\/strong> A style that resonates with fans of anime and series like Sword Art Online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Story: Past and Present<\/h3>\n<p>While <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/SYNAPSE-ORDER-VOL-01-CHINMAY-RATHEE\/dp\/9381818851\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/SYNAPSE-ORDER-VOL-01-CHINMAY-RATHEE\/dp\/9381818851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vol. 1<\/a><\/strong> followed the protagonist Arone Corvo, a man with supernatural healing abilities hunted by a shadowy security organization, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Synapse-Order-Vol-Chinmay-Rathee\/dp\/B0GVZGJZ9J\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/Synapse-Order-Vol-Chinmay-Rathee\/dp\/B0GVZGJZ9J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vol. 2 <\/a><\/strong>shifts gears. Structured as a prequel, it explores Corvo\u2019s earlier years within the military forces of Emerald Pines.<\/p>\n<p>The new volume is designed to be \u201cnon-linear,\u201d functioning effectively as a standalone entry point for newcomers while providing deep emotional context for returning readers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a story about someone who became strong on the outside long before he figured out what to do with everything raging on the inside,\u201d the author notes, highlighting the series\u2019 focus on balancing high-stakes action with psychological depth.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Availability<\/h3>\n<p>With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/synapsis-order-1\/p\/itme23c2a5ef454f\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/synapsis-order-1\/p\/itme23c2a5ef454f\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Vol. 1<\/a><\/strong> already boasting a 4.6-star rating on Amazon India, the release of Vol. 2 solidifies the series\u2019 position as a pioneer in domestic publishing. Both volumes are currently available in paperback and digital formats via Amazon India.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chandigarh [India], May 5: Breaking new ground in the Indian literary landscape, author Chinmay Rathee has released Synapse Order Vol. 2, the latest installment in what is widely recognized as India\u2019s first original light novel series. Originating in Japan, the \u201clight novel\u201d format blends fast-paced prose with manga-style illustrations. 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