Father-son Writing Duo Traces the Intricacy of Kanpur's Communal Violence Following Babri Masjid Demolition

  

Father-son Writing Duo Traces the Intricacy of Kanpur's Communal Violence Following Babri Masjid Demolition

Book Review by Dhiraj Sindhi

Murder in the Bylanes: Life and Death in Divided City by Aloke Lal and Maanas Lal

Murder in the Bylanes by Aloke Lal and Maanas Lal

Authors: Aloke Lal and Maanas Lal

ISBN: 978-9354352393

Genre: Non-Fiction, True Accounts, Professional Memoir

Length: 182 Pages

Publication Date: 10 February 2022

Publisher: Bloomsbury India

Cover Designer: Haitenlo Semy | Featured in Verve

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About the author:

Aloke Lal is a former Indian Police Service officer whose exploits have won him accolades from many quarters, including two medals awarded by the President of India: one for 'Long and Meritorious Services' and the other for 'Distinguished Services'. In his long and industrious career, he helmed challenging assignments in the crime-infested belts of Kanpur, Lucknow, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit and Moradabad, and rose to the top rank of Director-General of Police. He is the bestselling author of The Barabanki Narcos: Busting India's Most Notorious Drug Cartel. 

Aloke Lal

Maanas Lal is a prolific writer with hundreds of published articles to his credit. His writings range from fiction and social satire to changing trends in national politics. He is also an award-winning artist whose exhibitions of photography, painting and digital art have made waves across the art world. His repertoire as an artist includes numerous book covers and illustrations, and his soft skills and art workshops are a regular feature in India's leading schools and professional institutions.

Maanas Lal

Instagram: @maanas_lal  @alokeblal

Twitter: @maanas_lal  @alokelal

Disclaimer: This is not a review, it is only intended for initiating discussions. The opinions and views presented in this article are my own and do not reflect anything about the book's author. 

"I finished reading this book two weeks ago. And I'm starting to forget the details. There's so much going on around me; too distracted to pen down a proper review. So, I'm trying to make amends for this delay with this short review."  

REVIEW

I can definitely say that these 176 pages couldn't be more relatable, considering what our country's been witnessing more often these days—communal riots to be precise. This book draws attention to the crucial role of the police force, and how Aloke Lal made a huge difference as the DIG of Kanpur Range during 1993-1994 following the Babri masjid demolition. He flipped aside the prevalent biased notions and lived up to the title conferred on him with his uninfluenced approach. 

From the origination of the Ganga in the Hindu scriptures to the most recent (2019) verdict on the murder case, Murder in the Bylanes brings to your desk all the information that a reader needs to comprehend the turn of events, backed by first-hand experience and account by Aloke Lal, insights into political, cultural, geographical, economical, industrial, demographical, social factors, facts, reports, and studies pertaining Kanpur's history. 

More often than not, such instances of violence (riots) are orchestrated.  The pages of this book intellectually and optimistically trace the intricacy of these conflicts surfacing from a clandestine backdrop by investigating many angles of the murder case while also containing the aftermath of the triggering event where political parties, local gangs, and the influential figures gather to put up a show—a complete mockery of the electoral system, pushing their agendas against each other, the collision creating ripples of rigid cognition in the populace; the result? A sea of difference that cannot be swum. 

To tackle this, the writing duo of the father and son remarks and I agree—political leadership must be "capable of an unbiased appreciation of situations", which will pave a path for the police force and local administration that can make unprejudiced decisions and take actions independent of "vested interests like political parties". We may have been conditioned to believe that it's impossible, but upright and sincere IPS officers like Aloke Lal are the living examples who have made this possible and we should be thankful to the authors for reminding us—in a very particular context as the blurb suggests, 'the violent killing of a local politician and slumlord, Kala Bachcha, a study in contradiction'—that we must learn from the history, or else, this cycle will never end. To have deeper insight and detailed remarks on this subject, pick up 'Murder in the Bylanes'.

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Book Review: Terror in Islamabad by Amar Bhushan | Spy Fiction

 

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Terror in Islamabad by Amar Bhushan

Terror in Islamabad by Amar Bhushan

Author: Amar Bhushan

ISBN: 978-9390327669

Genre: Crime, Thriller & Spy Fiction

Length: 170 Pages

Publisher: HarperCollins India (20^th November 2020)

My Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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About the author:

Amar Bhushan joined the Indian Police Service in 1967 and was assigned to Madhya Pradesh. For seven years, he dealt with crime and law and order problems but remained a reluctant policeman. When the opportunity for working in intelligence organizations came, he grabbed it and never looked back till he retired as the chief of India’s foremost technical intelligence agency. He began the second innings of his career by briefly serving in the BSF intelligence, State Special Branch, and Intelligence Bureau and ended up working in the Research and Analysis Wing for the next twenty-four years.

His last published work, Escape to Nowhere, remained on bestseller lists for eleven weeks. He lives with his wife and daughter in Bangalore but seldom misses an opportunity to visit his granddaughters in the US and his mother in Jasidih, a village in Jharkhand.

Amar Bhushan

Author Page: https://harpercollins.co.in/author-details/amar-bhushan/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmarBhushan9

REVIEW

Review Summary

Terror in Islamabad by Amar Bhushan is a short spy fiction book inspired by true events relating to you the story of an Indian intelligence operative on a diplomatic assignment in the capital city of Pakistan where he is subjected to the savagery by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), although he has committed no indiscretion during his complete course of stay and mission under the constant surveillance of the counter-intelligence team (simply put, without any evidence); an evocative tale offering you a portion of the agonies and terror inflicted upon a courageous agent due to strained Indo-Pak relations makes you aware of the darker shades of their profession that the spies who endure so much pain, live with an unknown danger lurking around all the time, all for the country and still find themselves ignored and unrecognized by the very people who recruited them; this staggering account of the protagonist’s perilous journey will find you in his shoes, anxiously running across pages, negotiating with situations until the very end.

Review

The book is set in Islamabad in the year 1994. The story starts with the last working day of Veer Singh at the Indian embassy as a cultural attaché, which is his cover job while actually working as an agent for India’s External Intelligence Agency under an assumed name – Amit Munshi. Veer Singh stands apart from all of his predecessors and maybe his successors. Mr. Singh as an agent has got really unique and out of ordinary hobbies, and a rather basic modus operandi. He is a practicing tantric, a discipline he learned during his adolescence. He has got skills for face-reading and analyzing horoscopes, which helps him in maintaining a good rapport with the high commissioner and his other colleagues.

The last working day turns out to be his worst nightmare come true.  The formidable enemy – an intelligence agency that is accused of being involved in 1993 Mumbai blasts, and other terrorist activities has caught ‘Amit Munshi’ for unwarranted reasons.

The theme mainly focuses on the vicious interrogation of ‘Amit Munshi’ by ISI goons, but the author also explains the situation of the Indian diplomats and spies – to start with, how the protagonist ended up landing a job of a spy in Pakistan. How does he live surrounded by the counter-intelligence people in disguise, round the clock; police tailing him around wherever he goes? The book also provides a basic understanding of the covert operations the agents are expected to do despite the given circumstances. So it’s obvious, to give you a context, that an agent’s life is not as happening as we’re shown in the general category of spy movies or series. This may be fiction but what I loved about this book is that there is no exaggeration, neither in narration nor in the plot.

The book is considerably short but you will have all your questions answered between two cover pages, whether it’s related to the setting or the storyline. My most favorite part of the book is the vivid portrayal of Mr. Singh’s confrontation with the ISI, which made me realize how fatal this job could be. Not only could I see the world through the protagonist’s eyes, but also my body felt numb as I sat stunned, reading the book without a single pause.

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Book Review: Pokhran by Uday Singh | Indian Crime-Thriller

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Pokhran by Uday Singh

Pokhran by Uday Singh

Author: Uday Singh

ISBN: 978-9387022874

Genre: Crime, Thriller & Mystery

Length: 213 Pages

Publisher: SrishtiPublishers and Distributors (15^th July 2020)

My Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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About the author: 

Uday is a philosopher, economist, and engineer with a firm belief in the progressive march of humanity towards a better and brighter future. He has traveled and lived across countries and continents, which has given him a unique outside-in perspective on India. With a Masters of Business Administration from Columbia University, when he is not writing, he works at an investment bank in New York City and likes to spend time with his family in Princeton, New Jersey.

Uday Singh

Instagram: @uday_singh_0000

Twitter: @udaysingh007

Author's interview at GovernanceNow: ‘Always write (or live life) with all passion and heart in it’

REVIEW

Summary

Pokhran by Uday Singh is a thriller fictional novel based on the true events that took place in India following the ‘Smiling Buddha’ operation – a successful nuclear bomb test, in 1974; the book shows how it impacted the lives in Pokhran; moreover, the story follows the protagonist whose life is closely connected with ‘Smiling Buddha’ operation; with a wonderful cast of supporting characters and an excellent fast-pacing and enthralling plot, the book touches numerous thought-provoking subjects highly relevant to the current circumstances; packed with shocks and surprises at every page, surely makes it an enjoyable read.

Narration

Pokhran is narrated in first person POV most of the times by Chaitanya, the protagonist. The writing style is natural and easily comprehensible, perfect for the kind of novel it assembles. The language is simple and can be read by anyone including children. The structure of the novel complements the mystery element of the book that makes you eager to read more every time the chapter ends.

Setting and Characters

Pokhran by Uday Singh, as it suggests, begins with the ‘Smiling Buddha’ operation at the Pokhran Test Range, Rajasthan, and a prologue with a glimpse of the situation in 2019. Firstly, the book focusses on the childhood and school-life of Chaitanya in Pokhran and his trips to Payradanga, Calcutta, and Kakekapura, a village his best friend belonged to. The portrayal is so vivid that it makes us reminisce about those invaluable moments of our golden age. Chaitanya’s character arc remains tremendous throughout the book with the same amount of ups and downs. Apart from these locations, the book travels you through MIT, Boston, and Syria.

The supporting characters include Paramvir, his father who brought up Chaitu to be strongest. Radhika, Chaitanya’s sister who stands by her brother throughout her life and supports him at every stage. Ramesh Sir, Chaitanya’s favorite teacher and his mentor who sees the great potential in his student. Divyani, her childhood friend and crush from Payradanga. Zara, his wife, and a persecuted Yazidi from Syria having a fearless and lively personality. There are even more pivotal characters from diverse backgrounds.

Theme

The theme of the book can be collectively described as crime, thriller, and mystery. The book addresses many subjects varying from religion to human trafficking. It sheds light on the communal riots in parts of West Bengal after the Bangladesh Partition. It also discusses land redistribution and greedy politicians. The subjects that are highly relevant at this time in 2020 such as discrimination, equality, refugees, immigration, and encounters to conceal their felonies. The author shares the objective behind writing this novel, an idea of the formation of the government and society that eradicates the generational build-up of the wealth gap, which I strongly disagree with. But the intent is indeed very good that of level playing field.

Plot

The plot is about the ups and downs in Chaitanya’s life. There are several heart-breaking moments in his life. There are delightful moments too, marking his success and celebrating emotional bonds with other characters. The book is filled with meaningful dialogues providing different perspectives.

My Opinion

The book is engrossing that I never felt bored reading the book. It is a fast-paced book that lures you to complete the book in one sitting. There are a lot of elements involved that somewhat don’t keep up with what readers might be expecting which makes it highly unpredictable. The plot and the concept, as I said earlier is excellent. However, the purpose of writing the book, introduction to ‘Paracratic society’ which I think is very unrealistic and dangerous for humankind. Instead, I would like to take away this great thought from the book – “It is in the service of others that you will find true joy and happiness”.

I also think that my difference of opinion should not be considered a part of this evaluation. The author has done a commendable job in jotting down this remarkable story of Pokhran and her son. If Pokhran doesn’t get recognized by the readers all over the country, then I'll consider it an underrated work of Indian literature. I’m truly looking forward to reading more from the author.

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Book Review: 355 Days by Deeba Salim Irfan | Crime-Thriller

Book Review

355 Days: Pursuit of Freedom by Deeba Salim Irfan

355 Days by Deeba Salim Irfan

Author: Deeba Salim Irfan

ISBN: 978-9388766074

Genre: Crime Thriller

Length: 240 Pages

Publisher: LiFiPublications Pvt. Ltd. (1^st January 2020)

My Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌠

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About the author: 

Deeba Salim Irfan is an award-winning poet and a brand expert. She has been writing since childhood, ever since she had to leave her parents who were in Iran, to live with her grandparents back in India. Deeba’s 3 books have already been published internationally in the last 8 years. Her first novel, URMA, was published in 2012. The translation in Urdu followed and so did the nomination for an award by Urdu Press Club. Next, a collection of poetry was published in 2016, CHARCOAL BLUSH and was a finalist at the Book Excellence Awards in Canada.  She serves as the Chairperson of the Advisory board of the ‘Young Author Awards’ for traditionally published authors under the age of 30. For over last two decades, Deeba is residing in Dubai with her husband and three children.

Deeba Salim Irfan

Instagram: @deebzirfan

Twitter: @deebzirfan

Website: http://deebasalimirfan.com/

REVIEW

Summary

355 Days by Deeba Salim Irfan is a crime-thriller fiction inspired by true events which takes you on the emotional and spiritual journey of a falsely accused protagonist who survives 355 days in captivity and emerges on the other side with a new purpose for his life; this super-engrossing story discloses how media represents distorted facts on an impulse and exploits the ethics of journalism, illegal use of third-degree torture, systemic corruption apparently stating─ “money is everything” and portrays the unanticipated impact on relations during the crisis; filled with surprises, brilliant characters, this cleverly-plotted book will often make you go OMG!

Quote from 355 Days

Narration

355 Days: Pursuit of Freedom by Deeba Salim Irfan is about what characters experience throughout these days of imprisonment, each fighting their own battle. The book is written in third person POV revolving around three main characters─ Aadesh, his wife Maya and the lawyer Nasha. The language is simple, comprehensible and the writing style is truly captivating. The book is well-structured, providing an accurate picture of what’s going on in their (characters’) minds and the outside world, avoiding anything that does not contribute to the storyline.

Setting and Characters

The story takes place in years 2015-16 when a British-Indian business tycoon, Aadesh Dixit gets arrested for his involvement in a murder case. The locations involved in the story are Gurgaon, Delhi, Tihar Jail and The United Kingdom. Aadesh Dixit owns a chain of restaurants in London as well as in India. He is planning to open one of his outlets at the Hauz Khaz village as one of the flagship restaurants. Maya─ Aadesh’s wife is a strong mother who bravely manages her two kids and the household while their father is away at Tihar Jail. Nasha─ a celebrity criminal lawyer is well-known for always standing by the truth. She is one impressive character who has all the qualities of an ideal detective and a lawyer.

Quote from 355 Days

Theme

355 Days shows you how a life of imprisonment can affect a person in jail and the immediate family, especially when the person is innocent. It all starts with media passing fallacious judgements based on their sources just to gain viewership. This may further deceive anyone who is watching to believe something that is not entirely true, causing unrepairable damage to lives involved. The author has done a commendable job at research and portraying the functioning of Tihar Jail. Apart from how characters are coping with the situation, the second most prominent aspect of the book is life in Tihar Jail. At times the book directs the reader’s attention to some sensitive issues like harassment, sexual assault, bribing, bloody skirmishes and the ways prisoners resort to, for money.

Plot

Each page helps forging ahead the plot. Each page will make you question yourself, what if you were in the place of those characters. Would you be able to survive even a single day of that anguish? What it feels like to be separated from your parent or children or spouse? Most importantly, waiting to breathe freedom that has been snatched for the crime you haven’t committed. But there is this thread of hope, on which they are hanging on. Having a strong faith in yourselves can save you. So, here are these main characters putting on brave fronts, making it as bearable as possible for the people they love.

Quote from 355 Days

My Opinion

355 days has a lot in store for you from spirituality, faith to bravery and helping others. There are a lot of quotes that I came across and noted them down as they are foundational and of core values. Each page has something new to offer. Not to forget, dialogues are outstanding and a very important part of the book because of the court hearing sessions. Who would not like a book with such formidable characters and an awe-inspiring plot? Definitely recommended.

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Book Review: You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas | Debut | Crime-Thriller | Chhanv Foundation & Project WHY

Book Review

You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas

You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas

Author: Damyanti Biswas

ISBN: 978-9386797629

Genre: Crime, Thriller & Mystery 

Length: 390 Pages

Publisher: Simon & Schuster India (17 September 2019)

My Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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About the author: 

Damyanti Biswas lives in Singapore, and works with Delhi's underprivileged children as part of Project Why, a charity that promotes education and social enhancement in underprivileged communities. Her short stories have been published in magazines in the US, UK, and Asia, and she helps edit the Forge Literary Magazine. You can find her on her blog and twitter.

Damyanti Biswas

Follow her on Instagram: @damyantig
Twitter Handle: @damyantig
Visit Damyanti's Blog: https://www.damyantiwrites.com/

REVIEW

Narration

You Beneath Your Skin is a crime-thriller novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The book is a conglomeration of profound characters and an enthralling plot. The story is narrated in the third person omniscient point of view. The writing style is just perfect for this tremendously progressive plot, literally, it won’t leave you once you start reading this book till the end. There is not a single moment that had not made a progress, also expositions are perspicuous yet intense.

Theme

Like an exceptional work, You Beneath Your Skin has a lot going on at the same time. There are so many characters, all are deep-rooted and powerful, and on top of that, they all have terrifically transformative arcs throughout the book. It isn’t like a common crime thriller where you will find a murder or two or a scam, this book is filled with a lot more. For example, author Damyanti Biswas has addressed autism, acid attacks and their impact, the huge gap between privileged and underprivileged communities especially children, politics, and how police are being crushed between politicians and their duty towards citizens. The novel is set in Delhi and the author has extracted every bit of it and has added it into the book; the police department, medical institutions, and all other organizations written are well-researched.

Characters: 

Also, this book contains a complicated web of relations. So there is a pair of siblings, Maya and Jatin. Maya lives in Safdarjung Enclave with Anjali Morgan–her Bhai’s friend from Florida who parted from her husband, now lives with her son Nikhil, who has ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Jatin Bhatt is Police Commissioner and is married to Drishti with a handsome and charming son Varun. However, Jatin’s family life is falling apart because of his affair with Dr. Anjali and the married couple not paying attention to their son who is not at all who he appears to be, according to Maya. Jatin’s father-in-law is Commissioner D.M. Mehra. Varun is friends with Vishal, son of Union Home Secretary Dayal Sisodia, Jatin’s college classmate. Kusum is Jatin’s Assistant Sub – Inspector. Pawan is Maya’s assistant at their Vigil and he has some family relations with Drishti. These characters play a significant part in the tremendous plot.

Acid Attacks: 

You Beneath Your Skin. Exactly. What would you feel when you will be robbed of your face, your identity? That intense burning pain of skin meltdown and the pain that comes with numerous surgeries. There is always a danger of losing one’s eyes in such attacks. What would that feel to not have your eyes just because of someone’s feculent mind? What if you were left with one eye to see your disfigured face and worse, seeing people rejecting you (from jobs and institutes) because of that transformation? I would feel tired enough to kill myself not having the motive to continue. But if you have your dear ones around throughout the process and have a single motto for living your life or for any person then it becomes your strength. Also, not everyone would have those chances, not every survivor would have parents by their side because these survivors are not from a certain range of ages, they’ve been as young as 10 and there are 45 years old also. In those situations, rehabilitation centers for acid attack survivors are of much support and strength, their initiatives create opportunities for fighters. They’ll come to see, they are not alone in this fight.

On that note, the proceeds to the author from this book will go to the non-profits, Chhanv Foundation and Project WHY.

Let me just mention other issues addressed in the book.

Autism: It is difficult to deal with a child having ASD but this book have a great message for the people dealing with autistic and not only that, You Beneath Your Skin shows all the difficulties that come with Autism.

This book also shows the lifestyle of underprivileged people and what is the value of their lives. And with that, how privileged people take advantage of them to quench their thirst for wicked pleasures. The book is wrapped with a white cloak of politics which people often pull on to conceal their foul deeds for the sake of reputation.

I will now wrap up this review with these lines. I highly highly recommend this book to everyone out there reading this. Not just because of the topics addressed in this book, but also because this is an incredible work of writing.

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Book Review: Kaalkoot The Lost Himalayan Secret by S. Venkatesh

Book Review

Kaalkoot The Lost Himalayan Secret by S. Venkatesh

Kaalkoot by S. Venkatesh

Author: S. Venkatesh

ISBN: 978-8193642450

Genre: Historical Fiction (Crime, Mystery & Thriller)

Length: 335 Pages

Publisher: TreeShade Books (7 December 2018)

My Ratings: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Order your copy right now: https://amzn.to/2YU4AGK

About the author: 

Venkatesh wears many hats. In his roles as private equity investor, executive coach, business leader, entrepreneur and Board member, he has helped businesses thrive and grow. He has spent a significant part of his professional life in the stock markets with Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan and continues to be an avid investor. Venkatesh has been keenly interested in Eastern philosophy and mysticism right from his college days at IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta.

He has found his inspiration to write in rather curious settings - while crawling through war tunnels in Vietnam, coming face-to-face with a bear in the Nilgiris, chancing upon an Indus Valley ruin while on a road trip, listening to “Madhushala,” or just drinking cutting chai by the roadside. He is passionate about self-discovery and the power of stories to inspire and transform.

S. Venkatesh at Higginbotham's, Chennai

Follow him on Instagram: @authorsvenkatesh

Twitter Handle: @AuthorVenkatesh
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSVenkatesh/ 

REVIEW

Narration

Kaalkoot is a crime thriller with the backdrop of mystery, as the subtitle suggests─ The Lost Himalayan Secret. The story has many aspects like the history and the warfare. The book initiates from the time when Quit India Movement was launched. The story is narrated in the third person point of view. The voice is very clear and gives the exact information the reader would want. The narration doesn’t follow any character in particular, it narrates thoughts of every character being followed. The structure of the book is clever and evenly spaced out.

Location and Setting

Kaalkoot has covered many monumental places which includes Mumbai, Kolkata, Goa, Delhi and locations of Himalaya terrain. The novel takes place in June 2018. The story starts with a Prof. Bani living in Kolkata who is poring over some conspiracy theory he had come to know thirteen years back. Damini is an agent at underground Anti-Conspiracy Group (ACG) formed by Indian Government. The setting really complements the plot that absorbs the reader into the world full of agents, hackers and the danger imposing on them all.

Theme

Kaalkoot is a crime thriller with the adventure that comes along discovering the truth and revealing mysteries. In the prologue itself, the author mentions the destruction of the whole earth. Sameer Rajan is the protagonist for the novel and he is one of the strong and courageous characters. While searching for his missing girlfriend he comes to know about the looming threat to thousands of lives from bioweapon called Kaalkoot. These three characters cross their paths only for what fate has destined for them and that is keeping the evil from succeeding in their plans.  

Plot

The story is divided into five parts each focuses on the different task and revealing something new. The book is packed with action scenes and others are intriguing ones. The baseline being the conspiracy theory and the study of history, a history geek would love to reflect on past events. Along the story comes various characters of distinct background from across the country and some foreign. Mostly they are experts, mountaineer, agents and professors. The story doesn’t halt for a second, thus the characters are always in action making their lasting impression, e.g., and agents who don’t get the luxury of time to make a decision. Meanwhile, only three of them (Bani, Damini and Sameer) knows the forthcoming ruination. And they are being constantly followed by the minions of the antagonist. They have to make their choices wisely and quickly for saving those thousands of lives.

My Views

I completely loved Kaalkoot. This is one of the ever progressive novels I have read in my life. The book has many aspects covered from which I liked reading about the history and bioweapons. One of the interesting parts was warfare and international alliances. This might not seem different but it is very different in its own way. The Himalayan secret and the conspiracy theories are very fun to read about literally burying face into the book.

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