Welcome to Karam’s Legacy
What if the badge doesn’t protect you from your past?
Welcome to Karam’s Legacy — a serialized vigilante thriller about identity, justice, and the scars we carry from those who came before us.
Karam’s Legacy is a serialized urban thriller following Amir Kashyap, a New York transit officer haunted by the shadow of his father, an immigrant martial artist turned underground vigilante. As Amir navigates racial politics, family secrets, and a city on edge, he must choose: carry the legacy, or break it.
Each week, you’ll get a new chapter of the story—tight, character-driven, and packed with tension. This is a tale about justice, identity, and the fight to find your way in a world that keeps trying to define you.
If you like…
Gritty modern noir
Martial arts with meaning
Police thrillers with heart and heat
Intergenerational drama and mystery
…then you’re in the right place.
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How It Works
New chapters drop weekly
Occasional bonus content: behind-the-scenes notes, character backstories, and reflections on writing.
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Who’s Behind This?
Hi, I’m Parth Shah.
I’m the son of immigrants who came to the U.S. from India nearly 40 years ago. I’ve been trying to write a novel since before I could spell “novel.” Substack is finally giving me the space to share a story I’ve been carrying—on paper, in my head, and across countless laptop drafts—since the pandemic.
If it resonates, I hope you’ll subscribe, stay a while, and support the journey.
