Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Mother Ocean Father Nation |
2022 |
Nishant Batsha |
Buy |
| 2 |
A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart |
2025 |
Nishant Batsha |
Buy |
Nishant Batsha’s standalone novels are works of literary fiction that deal with political turmoil and its effects on ordinary people. Mother Ocean Father Nation (2022) is set in a Fiji-like island nation, while A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart (2025) is his follow-up.
Both books have been praised for their prose and their treatment of how political violence reshapes lives and families.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Nishant Batsha Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Nishant Batsha Standalone Novels series, published between 2022 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Nishant Batsha Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Nishant Batsha Standalone Novels series is Mother Ocean Father Nation, published in 2022.
What is Mother Ocean Father Nation about?
Mother Ocean Father Nation follows two siblings separated during political upheaval in a South Pacific island nation, with one fleeing to California while the other remains behind.