Rachna Chaurasia is a multitalented doctor and the author of the recently released fiction thriller, Savage. A Radiologist by profession, Dr Rachna is a Professor at the M.LB Medical College Jhansi, the biggest medical college of the Bundelkhand region. She has in the past authored two medical books as well.
As a medical expert, Dr Rachna has encountered many cases relating to road traffic accidents and unfortunately, also lost her brother in an accident. All these incidents became the inspiration for her fiction SAVAGE, which has been published by Locksley Hall Publishing and represented by The Book Bakers Literary Agency.
Apart from being an author, she is also running her own diagnostic centre which is well known for women imaging in the Bundelkhand region. An MBBS graduate from SN Medical College Agra and MD Radiodiagnsosis from MLB Medical College Jhansi, Dr Rachna joined Medical College, Jhansi as lecturer after leaving registrarship for Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Rachna authored her first medical book when she was doing her internship, and it went on to sell more than a lakh of copies till 2020. As a radiology faculty, Dr Rachna bears the tag of being the youngest Radiology Professor in Uttar Pradesh.
Ask her about her journey and she replies candidly. “It was not easy writing a book while working full time. I used to note any idea that came to me and I was able to gradually complete the book in this manner.” Prod her more and she gives credit to her family members. “ My 5 year old son and 12 year old daughter allowed me to write without any disturbance . I am also thankful to my literary agency, The Book Bakers and publisher, Locksley Hall Publishing for the support and encouragement they gave to my work.”
SAVAGE is a story of a doctor turned serial killer who is on death row where the judge’s daughter, aided by a mysterious informant, is pushed into fighting the doctor’s case. The book is thrilling and emotional in equal parts and leaves the reader wanting for more at the end of every chapter. The writing by the author is brilliant and makes the book a must read. Apart from how sensitively the author has displayed a father-daughter relationship, the way a doctor turns in to a serial killer is sure to blow your mind.
The climax will leave you stunned and make you think hard about certain realities of life. Concurring with the same, Dr Rachna says “One thing is certain. After reading the book, you will at least think once before breaking traffic rules, the main cause of road accidents.
Regarding her future projects, Rachna says that she is currently working on a story about a child with cerebral palsy and the bond between him and his parents.
Dr. Rachna Chaurasia has certainly proved that she is not only a proficient doctor but also an equally prolific author.
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