My first novel:
The Victims of Sargon Mansion
The Victims of Sargon Mansion is a layered tale. In a world echoing the elegance of mid-twentieth-century Europe, Sargon Mansion conceals more than its splendour — it hides secrets, betrayals, and blood. Unfolding in four parts, each told through a different voice, the novel provides a kaleidoscopic view of a crime and the haunted souls behind it. Beneath gestures of kindness and façades of discipline, nothing is ever as it seems. Four voices unravel the tale: a fugitive woman, a young aristocrat, a homicide commissioner with a shadowed past, and a disgraced detective emerging from the depths of obscurity. Every truth exacts a price. Every victim has a story.
Genre: Crime drama
Language: English
Length/ Word Count: 177,634 words (~540 pages)
Status: Completed, unpublished manuscript
About
Anahita Maddahi
An Iranian-born author who now lives in Vienna, has been captivated by the dark elegance of crime fiction since childhood. It was not merely who committed the crime that intrigued her, but why. Her debut novel, The Victims of Sargon Mansion, explores the psychology of guilt, memory and desire, delving deep into the hidden fractures behind polished facades
Second Floor of Charlotte’s House
“Second Floor of Charlotte’s House” tells the story of young detective Rosa Johnny, who starts her first assignment in a remote village. She is a stranger to the villagers. As her personal life unfolds amid drama and suspense, she becomes embroiled in a series of gripping and terrifying criminal cases. The novel’s concept is complete, and it will enter the writing phase next year.
You will soon be able to read excerpts from The Victims of Sargon Mansion right here, allowing you to immerse yourself in its captivating world.
Upcoming Events
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025
I will be attending the Frankfurt Book Fair this year!
I am looking forward to meeting authors and publishers, immersing myself in the world of books and bringing home the energy of stories.
If you are going too, I would love to talk to you about my novel and share some time together in the mysterious world of Sargon.
When I return, I will share all the news and impressions from the fair.z
- 16 - Oct - 2025 (16 Oct 2025 09.00 am - 6.30 pm CEST)
Contact me at: maddahi.anahita[AT]gmail.com