Rahul Menon: a sci-fi writer at 17

Cover of 'The Two New Recruits' by Rahul Menon

Rahul Menon started writing at the age of seven. The initiative started years ago is now being published into a book as Menon is turning 17.

'The Two New Recruits,' is the first of a science fiction series and Rahul has plans to publish five more. The story is about two children who have been orphaned in a modern age. The novel traces their journey as they unravel their identity and fight for existence.

The book is being released through Patridge, a self publishing initiative. The book would also be available through Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

Rahul Menon said that he would donate proceeds from the sale of the book to 'CanKids' an organization that works for cancer-affected children. A student of the Pace Junior College, Rahul is interested in music and science and his family supports him in his interests.