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The Resurrection of Evil
When an antique artefact is stolen from National Museum, Delhi, a reckless and stubborn police officer, ACP Aryan, is placed at the helm of the case. Uncovering each layer of the truth, Aryan discovers that the people on the hunt for the artefact are the descendants of those who are found only in the scriptures of Indian mythology- The Asuras.
From the gateway of Lord Vishnu- Haridwar to God's own country- Kerala, from fiery pursuits to narrow escapes, the mystery of the artefact draws Aryan into a lethal maze of vengeance, betrayal and dreadful secrets. With time slipping out of hands like sand, Aryan must unravel the secret motive of his adversaries. Else, this story of Good vs Ancient evil might not end with the victory of Good.
From the gateway of Lord Vishnu- Haridwar to God's own country- Kerala, from fiery pursuits to narrow escapes, the mystery of the artefact draws Aryan into a lethal maze of vengeance, betrayal and dreadful secrets. With time slipping out of hands like sand, Aryan must unravel the secret motive of his adversaries. Else, this story of Good vs Ancient evil might not end with the victory of Good.
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Published October 5, 2016
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October 26, 2017
I would like to thank Neelabh for sending this book review copy and like to thank Sheetal from HaloofBooks for connecting me with Neelabh. The Resurrection of Evil is a fantasy story based on Hindu mythological characters.
The main protagonist of our story is ACP Aryan. In Delhi, an artifact or ancient time (which was recently excavated a site near Haridwar). When local police tried to capture culprit, things went out of hand and 2-3 constables died on the spot. Being a Mumbai police ACP, he was sent to Delhi for a robbery case to save the image of police. On inquiring about the background of artifact - cauldron multiple mythological stories came out in front of Aryan. Various ancient banished clans were after pot. Many people lost their lives in this fight. The real story behind cauldron was revealed in the climax.
When I started reading first 20-30 pages, I was trying to relate things. Especially, murder case in beginning and turner's capturing event. Things were somewhat complex during this part. I have read more complex stories than this one and I know the best solution would keep reading. So my advice for beginners would be don't give up. It's a good story.
Things I liked
- Fast-paced story
- Author's imagination
- Use of single fact - Kashyapa's wifes & their sons
Though at some places I found mythological facts jumbled up but that's okay from my point of view. A good fast paced read for young adults.
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.in/2017/10...
The main protagonist of our story is ACP Aryan. In Delhi, an artifact or ancient time (which was recently excavated a site near Haridwar). When local police tried to capture culprit, things went out of hand and 2-3 constables died on the spot. Being a Mumbai police ACP, he was sent to Delhi for a robbery case to save the image of police. On inquiring about the background of artifact - cauldron multiple mythological stories came out in front of Aryan. Various ancient banished clans were after pot. Many people lost their lives in this fight. The real story behind cauldron was revealed in the climax.
When I started reading first 20-30 pages, I was trying to relate things. Especially, murder case in beginning and turner's capturing event. Things were somewhat complex during this part. I have read more complex stories than this one and I know the best solution would keep reading. So my advice for beginners would be don't give up. It's a good story.
Things I liked
- Fast-paced story
- Author's imagination
- Use of single fact - Kashyapa's wifes & their sons
Though at some places I found mythological facts jumbled up but that's okay from my point of view. A good fast paced read for young adults.
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.in/2017/10...
August 14, 2017
The Resurrection of Evil as the title suggests the rise of the evil from the dead. The title is apt with the story. It is a story of a fight between the good and the ancient evil trying to rise again after centuries and desire to rule the world. They have only one hindrance in their aim - ACP Aryan. A reckless and stubborn police officer.
The story runs from one place to another, moving back and forth keeping the attention of the reader with every turn of the page. The story is an action packed thriller with lots of twists and turns, unexpected revelations, jaw-dropping action scenes. But, that is not all. The book has a love story too weaved alongside. The story has emotions of love, suspense and thrill to hook you and a mystery of the artifact and legends of Indian mythology.
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The story runs from one place to another, moving back and forth keeping the attention of the reader with every turn of the page. The story is an action packed thriller with lots of twists and turns, unexpected revelations, jaw-dropping action scenes. But, that is not all. The book has a love story too weaved alongside. The story has emotions of love, suspense and thrill to hook you and a mystery of the artifact and legends of Indian mythology.
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April 22, 2017
Edit: Author Interview Interview of Neelabh Pratap Singh, The author of 'The Resurrection of Evil'
'The Gods are heroes and demons the villains only because of their Karma.'
Wow this book is simply superb !
I would like to start my review with the big thanks to the author for giving me a chance to read his book. This is the debut book of the author Neelabh Pratap Singh. After receiving the book, the first thing which caught my attention is the book cover, which depicts the revolver and temples.
Plot summary:
The book starts with an interesting prologue where a man has a fight with his wife. One hooded figure is constantly watching them. In the fight, the man kills his wife.
The actual story starts when a precious artifact, a Cauldron get stolen from the National Museum, Delhi. The local police are not able to catch the perpetrators. On the other side police officer, ACP Aryan is get transferred from Mumbai to Delhi to solve this case.
Aryan who considers this just a normal robbery case turns to find out a unique riddle and some mythological connection between the cauldron and nectar of immorality, Amrit. Dr. Vats, an archeologist helps him to decode the puzzle. They find this case more complex as the alleged culprit is now seems to be an Irish.
The case turned upside down when the culprit and Aryan both get attacked by the third person. Aryan who is the least bother in the mythology, gets to know that the cauldron is somewhere connected to the incomplete mythology story.
The people behind this act are the descendant of Nagas, Daitya & Danaav.
Are they just the mythological creation? What is the mystery behind the ordinary looking cauldron? Why are people losing lives for the cauldron? Who is the hooded figure? Read this book to know the roller coaster mystery.
The story captivatingly moves from the Mumbai, Delhi, Haridwar and finally Kerala.
In between, you will meet various characters like Natasha, Shraddha, Rohit, Vajra, Maninath, Mukesh Anand who interestingly help to develop the story.
Writing style:
The author has first created the mystery and then embark to reveal it. There are some typo and spacing mistakes but that can be easily ignored. The author has maintained an easy language which makes you read this book in pace.
My perception:
I really enjoyed reading this book. The plot, storytelling, and message everything are just perfect. This book honestly shows the hard research done by the author. What I love most in the book is the author has beautifully or better say amazingly connected the mythological story to create a suspense. Though I guessed the real culprit very soon but the curiosity of knowing the mystery behind riddle and cauldron kept me hooked on the seat. The story doesn’t lose the grip anywhere. At the last pages, he has also mentioned the source behind the different concept of the story. All in all, this book is totally different from the regular genre. I bet you will not put down the book until you reach the last page. If you love mythology and thriller then you should definitely pick this book. Recommended reading!
You can also read the Author interview here http://www.haloofbooks.com/interview-...
You may read the more such book review on my blog Halo of Books- Book reviews
'The Gods are heroes and demons the villains only because of their Karma.'
Wow this book is simply superb !
I would like to start my review with the big thanks to the author for giving me a chance to read his book. This is the debut book of the author Neelabh Pratap Singh. After receiving the book, the first thing which caught my attention is the book cover, which depicts the revolver and temples.
Plot summary:
The book starts with an interesting prologue where a man has a fight with his wife. One hooded figure is constantly watching them. In the fight, the man kills his wife.
The actual story starts when a precious artifact, a Cauldron get stolen from the National Museum, Delhi. The local police are not able to catch the perpetrators. On the other side police officer, ACP Aryan is get transferred from Mumbai to Delhi to solve this case.
Aryan who considers this just a normal robbery case turns to find out a unique riddle and some mythological connection between the cauldron and nectar of immorality, Amrit. Dr. Vats, an archeologist helps him to decode the puzzle. They find this case more complex as the alleged culprit is now seems to be an Irish.
The case turned upside down when the culprit and Aryan both get attacked by the third person. Aryan who is the least bother in the mythology, gets to know that the cauldron is somewhere connected to the incomplete mythology story.
The people behind this act are the descendant of Nagas, Daitya & Danaav.
Are they just the mythological creation? What is the mystery behind the ordinary looking cauldron? Why are people losing lives for the cauldron? Who is the hooded figure? Read this book to know the roller coaster mystery.
The story captivatingly moves from the Mumbai, Delhi, Haridwar and finally Kerala.
In between, you will meet various characters like Natasha, Shraddha, Rohit, Vajra, Maninath, Mukesh Anand who interestingly help to develop the story.
Writing style:
The author has first created the mystery and then embark to reveal it. There are some typo and spacing mistakes but that can be easily ignored. The author has maintained an easy language which makes you read this book in pace.
My perception:
I really enjoyed reading this book. The plot, storytelling, and message everything are just perfect. This book honestly shows the hard research done by the author. What I love most in the book is the author has beautifully or better say amazingly connected the mythological story to create a suspense. Though I guessed the real culprit very soon but the curiosity of knowing the mystery behind riddle and cauldron kept me hooked on the seat. The story doesn’t lose the grip anywhere. At the last pages, he has also mentioned the source behind the different concept of the story. All in all, this book is totally different from the regular genre. I bet you will not put down the book until you reach the last page. If you love mythology and thriller then you should definitely pick this book. Recommended reading!
You can also read the Author interview here http://www.haloofbooks.com/interview-...
You may read the more such book review on my blog Halo of Books- Book reviews
November 22, 2016
The bestest part of this book is the Mythology. I am a big fan of mythology and am always looking for books based on different mythologies but they are really hard to find. This book is filled with various mythological concepts and beliefs. The author's research and hard work seems evident. Another attractive aspect is the scientific description of mythological beliefs. They are so logically explained that I was like "Oh! Now it seems realistic!" Apart from that the adventure the book provides to one is immense. The character ACP Aryan is a man of his words and is very passionate about his duty. India could do some good with such a police officer. The story begins with certain brutal incidents that show that humans are no better than Asuras. Though just a book, it points out the bitter truth of human beings, how we make ourselves demons even though we are so-called the children of God.
The story is fast pacing leaving no space for feeling bored. The only times I kept the book down were when I had to sleep, eat, study and go to college.
The story is fast pacing leaving no space for feeling bored. The only times I kept the book down were when I had to sleep, eat, study and go to college.
December 16, 2016
A mythologically bombarded treat: The Resurrection of Evil by Neelabh Pratap Singh
Indians are basically fond of mythological stories but for me they are such a bore. My yesteryears were marked by watching these stories on TV but as I grew I didn’t actually like to watch or read them. May be because of the numerous names and the violence that would happen between the characters but this hatred lasted not long until I started reading ‘The Resurrection of Evil’ by Neelabh Pratap Singh. This mythological thriller resurrected the lover of mythology deep within me.
Here is the link: http://www.unbeatablecombi.com/blog.a...
Indians are basically fond of mythological stories but for me they are such a bore. My yesteryears were marked by watching these stories on TV but as I grew I didn’t actually like to watch or read them. May be because of the numerous names and the violence that would happen between the characters but this hatred lasted not long until I started reading ‘The Resurrection of Evil’ by Neelabh Pratap Singh. This mythological thriller resurrected the lover of mythology deep within me.
Here is the link: http://www.unbeatablecombi.com/blog.a...
October 2, 2017
I love reading mythological fiction. Ashwin Sanghi has created a huge fan following for himself by delving deeper into the myths this mystical country has to offer. And while I have not read many such thrillers, I can say that there are writers flourishing this genre. One such author who has recently released his debut crime thriller, The Resurrection Of Evil, is Neelabh Pratap Singh. The book has been published by Storymirror.
The story begins with a heated scene introducing us to the protagonist, Aryan, who is an ACP in Mumbai. Aryan is assigned a case of a stolen antique cauldron. However, it is not what it seems to be. The cauldron is loaded with mysteries and there are different sects after this relic. These sects are a much known part of Indian mythology. Aryan's chase which begins in Delhi takes him to the remotest corners of India.
One thing you may be assured is that this novel will not bore it. It is extremely entertaining and enlightening. If you love mysteries this novel is just the one for you. It explores a much talked about episode from the Indian mythology but which till date remains unexplored. It blends myth with science to put forth the unimaginable creations of our ancestors. It binds fiction with non-fiction seamlessly.
When I talk about the characters, there are aplenty. Each one is given a justified position and footage throughout the novel. All the characters are whole, in the sense that, nothing about these characters remain unripe. The protagonist, especially, has heroic gait. From riding high speed sports bike to breaking a wine bottle to tackle the enemy and setting a helicopter on fire, he ably and "convincingly" does everything, Bollywood-esque. The story evolves slowly helping us absorb each character and other healthy details pertaining to the story.
It is well researched fiction with tightly bound story. The story has a sub-plot and again, it is work well done. The novel is amalgamation of all the right elements - dra, chase, thrill, crime, mythology - which makes it worth reading.
All the ends are neatly tied up. It is a tidy work of fiction and intriguing at that.
And while one cannot see creases in this work, there are places where edits are needed, though these can be counted as minor copy errors.
Having mentioned this, I would like to sum up by saying that I didn't feel like putting the book down. I didn't want to finish reading this book. It is one of those rare books where you want the author to take you into the depths of the story. So if you like thrillers pick up this book and if you like fiction pick up this book.
Publisher: Storymirror
Available: Amazon, Flipkart
I would give this book 8 on 10 on the scale of readability and I rate it 4.5 stars out of 5.
The story begins with a heated scene introducing us to the protagonist, Aryan, who is an ACP in Mumbai. Aryan is assigned a case of a stolen antique cauldron. However, it is not what it seems to be. The cauldron is loaded with mysteries and there are different sects after this relic. These sects are a much known part of Indian mythology. Aryan's chase which begins in Delhi takes him to the remotest corners of India.
One thing you may be assured is that this novel will not bore it. It is extremely entertaining and enlightening. If you love mysteries this novel is just the one for you. It explores a much talked about episode from the Indian mythology but which till date remains unexplored. It blends myth with science to put forth the unimaginable creations of our ancestors. It binds fiction with non-fiction seamlessly.
When I talk about the characters, there are aplenty. Each one is given a justified position and footage throughout the novel. All the characters are whole, in the sense that, nothing about these characters remain unripe. The protagonist, especially, has heroic gait. From riding high speed sports bike to breaking a wine bottle to tackle the enemy and setting a helicopter on fire, he ably and "convincingly" does everything, Bollywood-esque. The story evolves slowly helping us absorb each character and other healthy details pertaining to the story.
It is well researched fiction with tightly bound story. The story has a sub-plot and again, it is work well done. The novel is amalgamation of all the right elements - dra, chase, thrill, crime, mythology - which makes it worth reading.
All the ends are neatly tied up. It is a tidy work of fiction and intriguing at that.
And while one cannot see creases in this work, there are places where edits are needed, though these can be counted as minor copy errors.
Having mentioned this, I would like to sum up by saying that I didn't feel like putting the book down. I didn't want to finish reading this book. It is one of those rare books where you want the author to take you into the depths of the story. So if you like thrillers pick up this book and if you like fiction pick up this book.
Publisher: Storymirror
Available: Amazon, Flipkart
I would give this book 8 on 10 on the scale of readability and I rate it 4.5 stars out of 5.
August 3, 2017
Have you ever ponder over the existence of Amrit? Ever wondered what is the story behind it?
Blurb:
When an antique artefact is stolen from a national museum, Delhi, a reckless and stubborn police officer ACP Aryan is placed at the helm of the case. Uncovering each layer of the truth, Aryan discovers that the people on the hunt for the artefact are the descendants of those who are found only in the scriptures of the Indian mythology – the asuras.
From the gateway of Lord Vishnu – Haridwar to God’s own country- Kerala, from fiery pursuits to narrow escapes, the mystery of the artefact draws Aryan into a lethal maze of vengeance, betrayal, and dreadful secrets. With time slipping out of hands like sand, Aryan must unravel the secret motive of his adversaries. Else, this story of Good vs Ancient evil might not end with the victory of good.
Review:-
‘The Resurrection of Evil’ by Neelabh Pratap Singh is a wonderful book that has the charisma to stand apart from its contemporaries. The plotline is highly riveting and intriguing. One could not skip a line while reading it because one might miss on the important information pertaining to the story. Yes, the book is fictional but is informative and enlightening. There’s no point where the reader feels bored. The reason lies in the fact the author has been sedulous in crafting the plot with so many twists. It was a jaw dropping moment when the secret behind the existence of Anand unveils in the climax. The concepts of the wormhole and black hole are explained nicely. Moreover, the mythological fables of demigods, asuras, manavas, daityas, were amazing. They can keep the reader glued to the book.
The cover is quite simple but the title is powerful in accordance with the powerful writing of the author. It encompasses the crux of the book i.e. the revival of the evil. Towards the end of the novel, we realize what does the author wants to imply with the use of such a rustic title. The book does not contain any cheesy lines or interesting love angle yet the flow of it is enticing.
The language is quite good and the storytelling of the author is worth appreciation. His dedicated efforts and research are clearly visible throughout the narrative. More power to his pen!
One who loves to read about the history and mystery should definitely go for this book!
Blurb:
When an antique artefact is stolen from a national museum, Delhi, a reckless and stubborn police officer ACP Aryan is placed at the helm of the case. Uncovering each layer of the truth, Aryan discovers that the people on the hunt for the artefact are the descendants of those who are found only in the scriptures of the Indian mythology – the asuras.
From the gateway of Lord Vishnu – Haridwar to God’s own country- Kerala, from fiery pursuits to narrow escapes, the mystery of the artefact draws Aryan into a lethal maze of vengeance, betrayal, and dreadful secrets. With time slipping out of hands like sand, Aryan must unravel the secret motive of his adversaries. Else, this story of Good vs Ancient evil might not end with the victory of good.
Review:-
‘The Resurrection of Evil’ by Neelabh Pratap Singh is a wonderful book that has the charisma to stand apart from its contemporaries. The plotline is highly riveting and intriguing. One could not skip a line while reading it because one might miss on the important information pertaining to the story. Yes, the book is fictional but is informative and enlightening. There’s no point where the reader feels bored. The reason lies in the fact the author has been sedulous in crafting the plot with so many twists. It was a jaw dropping moment when the secret behind the existence of Anand unveils in the climax. The concepts of the wormhole and black hole are explained nicely. Moreover, the mythological fables of demigods, asuras, manavas, daityas, were amazing. They can keep the reader glued to the book.
The cover is quite simple but the title is powerful in accordance with the powerful writing of the author. It encompasses the crux of the book i.e. the revival of the evil. Towards the end of the novel, we realize what does the author wants to imply with the use of such a rustic title. The book does not contain any cheesy lines or interesting love angle yet the flow of it is enticing.
The language is quite good and the storytelling of the author is worth appreciation. His dedicated efforts and research are clearly visible throughout the narrative. More power to his pen!
One who loves to read about the history and mystery should definitely go for this book!
April 15, 2018
The story starts with a mysterious figure in a hooded leather jacket with luminous metallic bands around his wrists, who witnesses an angry husband killing his wife by mistake.
We are then introduced to the main character of the story, ACP Aryan. He is assigned to the Delhi Police on a case involving the robbery of an ancient pot that was excavated on an archaeological expedition.
It turns out that the ancient pot is no ordinary pot but rather it is an object that is much in demand and having ancient origins. The pot or cauldron is connected to an ancient Irish legend called Cath Maige Tuireadh as well as to a Mayan script and codex found along with four metallic rings in a Central American expedition.
The story races from Delhi and Dehradun to Haridwar and Thiruvananthapuram. There are a number of parties after the cauldron, all of whom have their own agenda.
This book stands out as it brings back ancient Indian mythology and connects it to modern theories. I was able to recollect tales that I read in childhood, about the Samudra Mantha-The Churning of the Ocean and about the Asuras, Devas and the Daanavas.
The climax of the story is brought about in a thrilling way with wormholes and black holes and the identity of the mysterious hooded figure being revealed.
The Resurrection of Evil is a lively, fun and fast paced read.
We are then introduced to the main character of the story, ACP Aryan. He is assigned to the Delhi Police on a case involving the robbery of an ancient pot that was excavated on an archaeological expedition.
It turns out that the ancient pot is no ordinary pot but rather it is an object that is much in demand and having ancient origins. The pot or cauldron is connected to an ancient Irish legend called Cath Maige Tuireadh as well as to a Mayan script and codex found along with four metallic rings in a Central American expedition.
The story races from Delhi and Dehradun to Haridwar and Thiruvananthapuram. There are a number of parties after the cauldron, all of whom have their own agenda.
This book stands out as it brings back ancient Indian mythology and connects it to modern theories. I was able to recollect tales that I read in childhood, about the Samudra Mantha-The Churning of the Ocean and about the Asuras, Devas and the Daanavas.
The climax of the story is brought about in a thrilling way with wormholes and black holes and the identity of the mysterious hooded figure being revealed.
The Resurrection of Evil is a lively, fun and fast paced read.
August 15, 2023
"The Resurrection of Evil" by Neelabh Pratap Singh is an exciting fictional book that combines Indian, Irish, and Mayan mythologies. It starts with ancient artifacts being discovered in Purola, Uttarakhand, which are then stolen from the National Museum in New Delhi. Maverick ACP Aryan is called in to find the thief and recover a valuable metal pot. However, things become complicated when the thief is murdered and clues linked to Irish mythology are found. Aryan teams up with Dr. Vats from ASI to solve the case and discovers that mythical creatures like Asuras, Danavas, and Nagas also want the pot. Aryan's investigation takes him all over India, and as the plot unfolds, the multiple subplots merge together perfectly. Despite some minor flaws in the writing style, the book has an incredible climax and resolves all the initial questions. To uncover the connection between Indian, Irish, and Mayan mythologies and find out if Aryan can retrieve the pot, read "The Resurrection of Evil."
June 17, 2017
The story revolves around many plots and so it takes some time to connect everything. With lots of twists and turns and you cannot suspect a single person for sure. The characters are attractive and have their duty to execute until the end.
The concept revolves around Good vs Evil and how Good eventually wins. The story is totally compatible with the flow of the reader’s mind. The plot is so well maintained till the end that it becomes impossible to keep down the book without ending.
The concept revolves around Good vs Evil and how Good eventually wins. The story is totally compatible with the flow of the reader’s mind. The plot is so well maintained till the end that it becomes impossible to keep down the book without ending.
September 19, 2019
Done reading this one, author has surely very well researched for his debut work which is commendable.
The plot involves quite a few sub plots as well thus keeping the story fast-paced and gripping.
There are many characters each one justified though and still the story progresses smoothly and keep you intrigued.
The end as well is carefully weaved and answers all your questions since the beginning of the book.
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October 1, 2022
Haha. I am reminded of the time when I first came across the writer and the book. Truly a long time ago. Glad to have read it.
August 12, 2017
The Resurrection of Evil by Neelabh Pratap Singh is a mythological thriller based on The Mahabharata. The story follows ACP Aryan, of crime branch, on his mission to recover an antique artifact, stolen by a famous antiques robber, which throws him into a vicious puzzle, which needs to be solved before it’s too late.
Aryan has been appointed the in-charge of the National Museum robbery, from where the recently excavated pot has been stolen. This brings him to the capital city of Delhi, from where he takes up the reigns, along with a team of Delhi Police. In hot pursuit of the robber, Aryan decides to meet the archaeologist who had excavated the pot, for he wanted some light on why this particular piece has interested the criminal. It leads him to Dr. Vats, a learned man, who unfortunately doesn’t know much about the pot except they happened to find it buried beneath a rectangular shaped stone. Dejected, Aryan decides to leave the next day, but abandons his plan and departs immediately. Why? Because, the dead body of the robber has been found, murdered by an Irish national, sans the pot, but with some mysterious clues - the name of a book, a poem and a drawing of some kind, which directly relates to the Indian mythology. With help from Dr. Vats, Aryan knows he has to race against time to thwart his adversaries, who are hell bent on achieving what they want, along with handling his personal life mishaps. What is it Aryan is looking for? How does an Irish national fit into the scene? Who are the faceless people who are after the dangerous idea of enslaving the world? With the intermingling of present with the past, will Aryan succeed or will he be eliminated on the way?
Indian mythology has deep roots, deeper than we can even think. The Mahabharata alone accounts for innumerable theories/myths/facts, so as many number of books as there are today with this great epic as an inspiration, as many are the interpretation and plot lines. Though the stories might not be the same and have a particular aspect (say, a theory/myth/fact) chosen as the central theme, the characters and the outline are mostly similar - an antagonist (sometimes hidden in plain sight), a hero, a woman (she may or may not have an important role), a learned man/woman to enlighten the hero, and a couple of sidekicks along with mysterious locations - temples, forests, basements, etc. - might be within the country or out of it. This story is also one of them, I find it inspired by The Mahabharata series by Christopher C. Doyle, who in turn is inspired by Dan Brown style of storytelling, but still managed to grip me until I finished off the book in one sitting. I find these kind of books a group in themselves, like a Sherlock or a Poirot or a Jeeves, difference being just that instead of a character, they have a common source for themes.
Narrated in third person, the language is simple, with use of good vocab at places, and a flow that helps turn the pages more easily. It’s a typical thriller, the good chasing the bad, the murders, the race against time - a compelling read. Having been a fan of Dan Brown from the day I read his first book, it didn’t take me time to figure out who was the villain, the moment he was introduced. I kept up with the book for the explanations the author had to give in regards to The Mahabharata. There were few questions left unanswered - What was the metal used to make the cauldron? How had Mayasur survived all these years? How did Anand knew what he knew? If he knew so much, why had he missed on the Naga angle? The lack of references made it all seem hypothetical in context of the plot. The other thing is found missing was depth in the characters, I couldn’t relate to any one of them, except the suspense. It might be that a third person narrative is shallower than a first person one in terms of character building, but it definitely helps to stick to the plot and not lose focus off it. Suggested to those who enjoy mysteries, thrillers and have a likeness for the one of it’s kind epic.
Aryan has been appointed the in-charge of the National Museum robbery, from where the recently excavated pot has been stolen. This brings him to the capital city of Delhi, from where he takes up the reigns, along with a team of Delhi Police. In hot pursuit of the robber, Aryan decides to meet the archaeologist who had excavated the pot, for he wanted some light on why this particular piece has interested the criminal. It leads him to Dr. Vats, a learned man, who unfortunately doesn’t know much about the pot except they happened to find it buried beneath a rectangular shaped stone. Dejected, Aryan decides to leave the next day, but abandons his plan and departs immediately. Why? Because, the dead body of the robber has been found, murdered by an Irish national, sans the pot, but with some mysterious clues - the name of a book, a poem and a drawing of some kind, which directly relates to the Indian mythology. With help from Dr. Vats, Aryan knows he has to race against time to thwart his adversaries, who are hell bent on achieving what they want, along with handling his personal life mishaps. What is it Aryan is looking for? How does an Irish national fit into the scene? Who are the faceless people who are after the dangerous idea of enslaving the world? With the intermingling of present with the past, will Aryan succeed or will he be eliminated on the way?
Indian mythology has deep roots, deeper than we can even think. The Mahabharata alone accounts for innumerable theories/myths/facts, so as many number of books as there are today with this great epic as an inspiration, as many are the interpretation and plot lines. Though the stories might not be the same and have a particular aspect (say, a theory/myth/fact) chosen as the central theme, the characters and the outline are mostly similar - an antagonist (sometimes hidden in plain sight), a hero, a woman (she may or may not have an important role), a learned man/woman to enlighten the hero, and a couple of sidekicks along with mysterious locations - temples, forests, basements, etc. - might be within the country or out of it. This story is also one of them, I find it inspired by The Mahabharata series by Christopher C. Doyle, who in turn is inspired by Dan Brown style of storytelling, but still managed to grip me until I finished off the book in one sitting. I find these kind of books a group in themselves, like a Sherlock or a Poirot or a Jeeves, difference being just that instead of a character, they have a common source for themes.
Narrated in third person, the language is simple, with use of good vocab at places, and a flow that helps turn the pages more easily. It’s a typical thriller, the good chasing the bad, the murders, the race against time - a compelling read. Having been a fan of Dan Brown from the day I read his first book, it didn’t take me time to figure out who was the villain, the moment he was introduced. I kept up with the book for the explanations the author had to give in regards to The Mahabharata. There were few questions left unanswered - What was the metal used to make the cauldron? How had Mayasur survived all these years? How did Anand knew what he knew? If he knew so much, why had he missed on the Naga angle? The lack of references made it all seem hypothetical in context of the plot. The other thing is found missing was depth in the characters, I couldn’t relate to any one of them, except the suspense. It might be that a third person narrative is shallower than a first person one in terms of character building, but it definitely helps to stick to the plot and not lose focus off it. Suggested to those who enjoy mysteries, thrillers and have a likeness for the one of it’s kind epic.
January 28, 2017
4.5 stars
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The Resurrection Of Evil by Neelabh Pratap Singh is a mythological thriller set in India. The plot is centered around a pot that is stolen from the National Museum.
The book starts with a man killing his wife in a moment of anger. Right after this, we are bombarded with crime scenes one after the other. In the middle of these, we are introduced to our hero ACP Aryan.
I liked how the book begins. It sets the mood for an action-packed book. One of the first things I noticed is the excellent writing. It was absolutely perfect and something you wouldn’t expect from the debut novel of an author. The dialogue was also very well written and it fit well with the book.
At first, I thought this book was just a crime thriller and I couldn’t see how the mythology would fit into it. The plot kept on getting more and more complex. It goes back and forth between various perspectives. There were unexpected events at every turn and it seemed like an endless race. It is also very unpredictable. I liked the clues that were given in the form of poems. They made the plot even more interesting and added a touch of drama. Even with so many things happening, it never got difficult to understand what was going on. There were different strings of the story that all lead back to one place. The pace of the book wasn’t extremely fast like one would expect from a thriller. Because of this, I could take my time enjoying the book.
I liked Aryan right from the beginning. He was brave, sarcastic, clever and dedicated. He had a great sense of humor. We also see him struggling with his personal life. It adds a more personal touch to his character and makes us feel more attached to him.
The Indian mythology plays a huge part in the book. I was surprised to see a bit of Irish mythology as well. I really liked the concept of explaining ancient myths with today’s logic and technology. Even though the mythology was explained in a simple way, it w
as still hard for me to keep up with it. At times, I found myself just reading it and not really understanding.
The book is literally a race where the sole aim of the characters was the pot while they were also struggling with their own lives. There were a number of villains in the book and it would be so frustrating whenever one of them would get away. I honestly though they were a bunch of lunatics seeking revenge for nothing.
Neelabh Pratap Singh is indeed a great storyteller. The book isn’t like one of those crime thrillers that are highly intense and I liked it that way. The ending was a great unexpected twist. There were surprising revelations happening right till the very last pages. The author created a brilliant plot. I liked how the mythology plays a huge part in the book but ultimately it is the reality that matters. I was glad to see their were no loose strings left. I also liked how it ended emotionally for the characters.
I highly enjoyed this book. I recommend it to people who like well-paced mysteries that will take them for a ride and also to fans of Indian mythology.
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I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The Resurrection Of Evil by Neelabh Pratap Singh is a mythological thriller set in India. The plot is centered around a pot that is stolen from the National Museum.
The book starts with a man killing his wife in a moment of anger. Right after this, we are bombarded with crime scenes one after the other. In the middle of these, we are introduced to our hero ACP Aryan.
I liked how the book begins. It sets the mood for an action-packed book. One of the first things I noticed is the excellent writing. It was absolutely perfect and something you wouldn’t expect from the debut novel of an author. The dialogue was also very well written and it fit well with the book.
At first, I thought this book was just a crime thriller and I couldn’t see how the mythology would fit into it. The plot kept on getting more and more complex. It goes back and forth between various perspectives. There were unexpected events at every turn and it seemed like an endless race. It is also very unpredictable. I liked the clues that were given in the form of poems. They made the plot even more interesting and added a touch of drama. Even with so many things happening, it never got difficult to understand what was going on. There were different strings of the story that all lead back to one place. The pace of the book wasn’t extremely fast like one would expect from a thriller. Because of this, I could take my time enjoying the book.
I liked Aryan right from the beginning. He was brave, sarcastic, clever and dedicated. He had a great sense of humor. We also see him struggling with his personal life. It adds a more personal touch to his character and makes us feel more attached to him.
The Indian mythology plays a huge part in the book. I was surprised to see a bit of Irish mythology as well. I really liked the concept of explaining ancient myths with today’s logic and technology. Even though the mythology was explained in a simple way, it w
as still hard for me to keep up with it. At times, I found myself just reading it and not really understanding.
The book is literally a race where the sole aim of the characters was the pot while they were also struggling with their own lives. There were a number of villains in the book and it would be so frustrating whenever one of them would get away. I honestly though they were a bunch of lunatics seeking revenge for nothing.
Neelabh Pratap Singh is indeed a great storyteller. The book isn’t like one of those crime thrillers that are highly intense and I liked it that way. The ending was a great unexpected twist. There were surprising revelations happening right till the very last pages. The author created a brilliant plot. I liked how the mythology plays a huge part in the book but ultimately it is the reality that matters. I was glad to see their were no loose strings left. I also liked how it ended emotionally for the characters.
I highly enjoyed this book. I recommend it to people who like well-paced mysteries that will take them for a ride and also to fans of Indian mythology.
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November 16, 2018
“The Resurrection of Evil” is the debut book of Neelabh Pratap Singhpublished by StoryMirror. This book is pretty much capable to hold any reader’s attention till the very end. I can actually feel the word “Thrill” after finishing the book.
The book cover is very interesting & suitable with the story of the book. The title made me curious at first to know the inner story of the book. And the title is appropriate with what the book is about.
The language of the book is very simple, easy to understand. The way of narration by the author while writing about the mythological stories with the explanation at last is very lucid. Hat’s off to the story telling capability of the author.
The Characters has been portrayed attractively. The author actually extracted out the gist from each & every one of them. There is no over details. The main character here is ACP Aryan who is a stubborn police officer with a strong personality. The archeologist Dr. Vats is also a very important character here. Till the end, there are other characters named Mukesh Anand, Maninath, Natasha, Rohit, Shraddha, Vajra…all of them played their role very aptly flowing with the story.
The theme is based on ancient mythology which has its own significance. The story begins after the stealing of a Cauldron (an antique artifact) from the National Museum of Delhi. ACP Aryan is placed to solve the case. After stepping a bit deeper he saw that the stealing of the cauldron is not normal, the root is connected to somewhere he never thought of. The more he tried to untie the knot the more it got complicated. Uncovering the hidden face, revealing the actual culprit and explaining the motive, the source behind all this incidents is the rest of the story… Dive in to the rollercoaster journey of ACP Aryan.
I enjoyed the thrill reading the book. I have never read a book like this before which is directly connected to the mythology based on this kind of thrills, twists and turns. It’s a unique and rare combo I must say. Hat’s off the effort of the author. The kind of research work needed to write this kind of book with so much neat and clean perfection and details, is really very tough. Thanks to the author for doing the research with so much dedication. And he cares to explain the concept and the source of the story till the very end. It’s a very well developed story. I was in full of suspense before reaching every new stage of the story. I was hooked to it till I reach the last. The story is totally compatible with the flow of the reader’s mind. It is a very compact book with a perfect grip I must say. It is very much worth reading for suspense lovers. Thank you Sir Neelabh Pratap Singh.
The book cover is very interesting & suitable with the story of the book. The title made me curious at first to know the inner story of the book. And the title is appropriate with what the book is about.
The language of the book is very simple, easy to understand. The way of narration by the author while writing about the mythological stories with the explanation at last is very lucid. Hat’s off to the story telling capability of the author.
The Characters has been portrayed attractively. The author actually extracted out the gist from each & every one of them. There is no over details. The main character here is ACP Aryan who is a stubborn police officer with a strong personality. The archeologist Dr. Vats is also a very important character here. Till the end, there are other characters named Mukesh Anand, Maninath, Natasha, Rohit, Shraddha, Vajra…all of them played their role very aptly flowing with the story.
The theme is based on ancient mythology which has its own significance. The story begins after the stealing of a Cauldron (an antique artifact) from the National Museum of Delhi. ACP Aryan is placed to solve the case. After stepping a bit deeper he saw that the stealing of the cauldron is not normal, the root is connected to somewhere he never thought of. The more he tried to untie the knot the more it got complicated. Uncovering the hidden face, revealing the actual culprit and explaining the motive, the source behind all this incidents is the rest of the story… Dive in to the rollercoaster journey of ACP Aryan.
I enjoyed the thrill reading the book. I have never read a book like this before which is directly connected to the mythology based on this kind of thrills, twists and turns. It’s a unique and rare combo I must say. Hat’s off the effort of the author. The kind of research work needed to write this kind of book with so much neat and clean perfection and details, is really very tough. Thanks to the author for doing the research with so much dedication. And he cares to explain the concept and the source of the story till the very end. It’s a very well developed story. I was in full of suspense before reaching every new stage of the story. I was hooked to it till I reach the last. The story is totally compatible with the flow of the reader’s mind. It is a very compact book with a perfect grip I must say. It is very much worth reading for suspense lovers. Thank you Sir Neelabh Pratap Singh.
November 6, 2016
The story begins with the murder of Swati by Manoj. He hits her as she raised her voice against his mother and she dies in the spot.
In the USA, Richard Turner wanted to flee from his place to Washington D.C. but was confronted by the man whom he dreaded the most...
In Mahendargarh district of Haryana, Inspector Harish Tripathi was on an operation to nab idol smuggler Jahangir who steals a pot but ends up losing 5 of his constable. He gets eventually suspended.
Somewhere in Mumbai, in a pub, a guy was enjoying his evening. He sees few young lads misbehaving with girls. He teaches them a lesson by hitting one of the influential guy on his head. An Inspector was summoned to the scene. He wanted the guy to stop his heroism by looking at him from behind. When the guy turns, he realises that he was none other than ACP Aryan. What a way t introduce him. I felt like watching a movie in the introduction scene of Aryan.
Aryan was deputed by his boss to nab Jahangir.Aryan had a troubled childhood since his dad worked for a underworld don and he gets killed by the rival gang. He fell in love with Natasha and marries her. There were few misunderstandings between them which makes Natasha to leave Aryan.
Jahangir gets killed by Lugh who hired him initially. Aryan finds it and narrows his search on Jahangir. Did Aryan nab Lugh?
Were there any other faction in this interesting thriller?
If yes, what were they up to and why a simple pot was given so much prominence?
What is Tuatha De Danann - a magical race of supernaturally gifted people from Ireland got to do with Samudhra Mandhan which is found in Hindu Mythology?
Read this fast paced thriller novel to find out more. I was really surprised when I came to know that this is the first book by the author which never looked like one. When I had a word with him, he also said that it took 3 years for him to pen down this story and I can clearly see it in the book as there was lot of research which had gone into this novel.
If you love myths, technology, science fiction coupled with thriller, this book is certainly for you. Do give a read and share it among your family and friends. The author certainly deserves a pat on his back :-)
This book is available on Amazon
In the USA, Richard Turner wanted to flee from his place to Washington D.C. but was confronted by the man whom he dreaded the most...
In Mahendargarh district of Haryana, Inspector Harish Tripathi was on an operation to nab idol smuggler Jahangir who steals a pot but ends up losing 5 of his constable. He gets eventually suspended.
Somewhere in Mumbai, in a pub, a guy was enjoying his evening. He sees few young lads misbehaving with girls. He teaches them a lesson by hitting one of the influential guy on his head. An Inspector was summoned to the scene. He wanted the guy to stop his heroism by looking at him from behind. When the guy turns, he realises that he was none other than ACP Aryan. What a way t introduce him. I felt like watching a movie in the introduction scene of Aryan.
Aryan was deputed by his boss to nab Jahangir.Aryan had a troubled childhood since his dad worked for a underworld don and he gets killed by the rival gang. He fell in love with Natasha and marries her. There were few misunderstandings between them which makes Natasha to leave Aryan.
Jahangir gets killed by Lugh who hired him initially. Aryan finds it and narrows his search on Jahangir. Did Aryan nab Lugh?
Were there any other faction in this interesting thriller?
If yes, what were they up to and why a simple pot was given so much prominence?
What is Tuatha De Danann - a magical race of supernaturally gifted people from Ireland got to do with Samudhra Mandhan which is found in Hindu Mythology?
Read this fast paced thriller novel to find out more. I was really surprised when I came to know that this is the first book by the author which never looked like one. When I had a word with him, he also said that it took 3 years for him to pen down this story and I can clearly see it in the book as there was lot of research which had gone into this novel.
If you love myths, technology, science fiction coupled with thriller, this book is certainly for you. Do give a read and share it among your family and friends. The author certainly deserves a pat on his back :-)
This book is available on Amazon
December 4, 2016
A fantastic grippy weekend read. can finish in two seatings. Plots merge in and out of each other seamlessly. Love the way Neelabh has shaped the characters and used mythology to create an edgy thriller.
April 2, 2017
A new Indian Author with a new book. Promos on FB looked promising. When I accepted to an honest review of the book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Once I completed reading it, I had just one word. ..Different!! Neelabh Pratap Singh holds a Promise.
It’s good to see authors and that too new ones opting for strong and different genre. Otherwise market is filled with the light hearted romance. I will use my standard attributes to judge the book.
Book’s Title – ‘The Resurrection of Evil’, the title is what attracted me. Translating to ‘coming back to life after death of Evil’. How and why? One can make out that the book is thriller. The Cover is equally interesting.
The Theme/Concept – One can draw parallels with or see streaks of inspiration from the likes of Christopher C Doyle, Dan Brown. A lot of mythology mixed with events in the current world. One will meet many mysterious characters. An antique artefact goes missing and how the events unfold. As the story moves, one travels from Haridwar to Kerala. Quite interesting to see how some of the religious places get connected. The concept revolves around Good vs Evil and how Good eventually wins.
Story – It’s a fast paced story and if one has interest and bit of Indian Mythology knowledge, one would find the book a page turner. Neelabh starts with a family and its sad relation status and how a mysterious character smiles at it and draws the negative energy and converts into positive. I really liked the analogy, it truly depicts the falling apart of families and family values.
Author goes from present day to the days of Devas and Asuras with ease and without breaking the flow of the story. But there are some points where we find some Bolly/Hollywood’ish’ fight sequences. For the story it is an integral part, but personally I found some of them could have been shortened.
Mythology is the main ingredient here and the author draws connection between Indian ,Mayan , Irish mythology. He introduces to the concept of ‘Reverse Aryan Invasion’—Not too complicated as it sounds! All this clearly shows the level of research which the author has done and its truly appreciable.
There are some concepts, like the descendants of Asuras, Flying Saucers, etc. Where one may stop and question, but as the author says ‘You cannot question of anything just on the basis of the fact that you haven’t ever seen it’. Why else would the scientists across world search for the existence of aliens!!
Reader’s Comfort – As I said earlier, it’s a fast paced book. But the flip side is, since it is so much inspired by Mythology, one needs to have a basic understanding to get connected to the book. As I completed the book, I realized that I wanted more of the content. May be elaboration of some points and may be a pictorial depiction of relation between Various Rishis, Daityas, Danavas. But the best part is that the book does end with a strong message of how much negative energy is spread in the world and it we humans who are responsible for our own destruction!
Final Verdict : Grab a copy! A must read book. We do need authors and story tellers who think differently. Neelabh is one such.
It’s good to see authors and that too new ones opting for strong and different genre. Otherwise market is filled with the light hearted romance. I will use my standard attributes to judge the book.
Book’s Title – ‘The Resurrection of Evil’, the title is what attracted me. Translating to ‘coming back to life after death of Evil’. How and why? One can make out that the book is thriller. The Cover is equally interesting.
The Theme/Concept – One can draw parallels with or see streaks of inspiration from the likes of Christopher C Doyle, Dan Brown. A lot of mythology mixed with events in the current world. One will meet many mysterious characters. An antique artefact goes missing and how the events unfold. As the story moves, one travels from Haridwar to Kerala. Quite interesting to see how some of the religious places get connected. The concept revolves around Good vs Evil and how Good eventually wins.
Story – It’s a fast paced story and if one has interest and bit of Indian Mythology knowledge, one would find the book a page turner. Neelabh starts with a family and its sad relation status and how a mysterious character smiles at it and draws the negative energy and converts into positive. I really liked the analogy, it truly depicts the falling apart of families and family values.
Author goes from present day to the days of Devas and Asuras with ease and without breaking the flow of the story. But there are some points where we find some Bolly/Hollywood’ish’ fight sequences. For the story it is an integral part, but personally I found some of them could have been shortened.
Mythology is the main ingredient here and the author draws connection between Indian ,Mayan , Irish mythology. He introduces to the concept of ‘Reverse Aryan Invasion’—Not too complicated as it sounds! All this clearly shows the level of research which the author has done and its truly appreciable.
There are some concepts, like the descendants of Asuras, Flying Saucers, etc. Where one may stop and question, but as the author says ‘You cannot question of anything just on the basis of the fact that you haven’t ever seen it’. Why else would the scientists across world search for the existence of aliens!!
Reader’s Comfort – As I said earlier, it’s a fast paced book. But the flip side is, since it is so much inspired by Mythology, one needs to have a basic understanding to get connected to the book. As I completed the book, I realized that I wanted more of the content. May be elaboration of some points and may be a pictorial depiction of relation between Various Rishis, Daityas, Danavas. But the best part is that the book does end with a strong message of how much negative energy is spread in the world and it we humans who are responsible for our own destruction!
Final Verdict : Grab a copy! A must read book. We do need authors and story tellers who think differently. Neelabh is one such.
April 4, 2017
Neelabh Pratap Singh's debut novel 'The Resurrection Of Evil' is a mythological thriller (like Dan Brown's works) but set in India.
The story begins with a man killing his wife in a moment of anger, followed by crime scenes which will be handled by the protagonist ACP Aryan, who is brave, sarcastic, clever and dedicated. The action moves all over India, while the players puzzle out the mythology related to today's happenings with the plot getting more and more complex, moving back and forth with cliff-hangers at every turn, and a brilliant ending. Indian mythology plays a huge role with some Irish mythology thrown in.
Some background explanation would make this more understandable for international readers and those who are not familiar with the mythology.
BUT Neelabh Pratap Singh's language is better in his FB posts than in this book which is loaded with errors. So why are there so many errors? God knows.
A few sentences FROM A SINGLE PARAGRAPH will serve as an example of the level of language: …who is respected as the name of scarifies but very less people know about him. He was the son of Brahma's Manas putra, Maharashi Brigu and his wife Dhitti. …his wife name was Swarcha. …he had kept himself all alone in a jungle. …Lord Shiva had first time appeared… I also see unwanted apostrophes, e.g. Chalukya's instead of Chalukyas.
The story begins with a man killing his wife in a moment of anger, followed by crime scenes which will be handled by the protagonist ACP Aryan, who is brave, sarcastic, clever and dedicated. The action moves all over India, while the players puzzle out the mythology related to today's happenings with the plot getting more and more complex, moving back and forth with cliff-hangers at every turn, and a brilliant ending. Indian mythology plays a huge role with some Irish mythology thrown in.
Some background explanation would make this more understandable for international readers and those who are not familiar with the mythology.
BUT Neelabh Pratap Singh's language is better in his FB posts than in this book which is loaded with errors. So why are there so many errors? God knows.
A few sentences FROM A SINGLE PARAGRAPH will serve as an example of the level of language: …who is respected as the name of scarifies but very less people know about him. He was the son of Brahma's Manas putra, Maharashi Brigu and his wife Dhitti. …his wife name was Swarcha. …he had kept himself all alone in a jungle. …Lord Shiva had first time appeared… I also see unwanted apostrophes, e.g. Chalukya's instead of Chalukyas.
May 15, 2017
Review :
The book opens up with the story of violence between Manoj and his wife, Swati. Meanwhile Manoj kills Swati and the prologue ends up with a person admiring at that incident from a distance. Later the story moves to Richard Turner, who was trying to escape from an evil hand but he was eventually caught and beaten to death. Then the story lands up in a pub where a man fights out some boys who were trying to molest a girl. And later his identity was revealed as ACP Aryan. The book further moves with a quick introduction of Aryan and he was imposed a task to trace an antique artefact which was stolen by Jahangir. Meanwhile, when they reach Jahangir, he was killed by someone and the case becomes more complicated. Hence the book is further built on whether Aryan succeeded in his task of rescuing the pot. And what is the pot really about?? How it was associated with everyone?? Find the answers and many more suspense in this book.
My view :
The story revolves around many plots and so it takes some time to connect everything. Yet the book has connected every knots at the end. The book reflects the hard work done by the author to construct a plot mixing both mythology and thriller. The reader can gain knowledge on many myths by reading this book. The author has very well connected the amrit with the concept of telomeres. The history of Mayasura, Nagas, Danavas, Daityas, Mahabali, Amrit, Tuatha De Annan and etc were very well plotted and also intrigued some interest in me to study about myth. Apart from Mythology, the action plot helps the book because the words of the author narrates the action scenes as if it is live before our eyes. The book has multiple characters and so it breaks the coherence of the story. The story has equal proportion of action, thriller, myth, suspense and love. The twists and turns grips the readers to the book to unleash the hidden secret within that cauldron. The picture depiction helps us to understand the concept more clearly. But How an ACP can easily trust a criminal like Lugh who already tried to kill him remains unanswered. The connection of the prologue with the book is revealed only at the end of the book. And it's absolutely unimaginable. And the answer for where shraddha met Mayasura and why he exposed his identity to Shraddha also remains unanswered. Apart from these questions, the book is a great mythological thriller.
Ratings :
Cover : 4 / 5
Plot : 4 / 5
Narration : 3.5 / 5
Story : 4 / 5
Overall rating : 4 / 5
The book opens up with the story of violence between Manoj and his wife, Swati. Meanwhile Manoj kills Swati and the prologue ends up with a person admiring at that incident from a distance. Later the story moves to Richard Turner, who was trying to escape from an evil hand but he was eventually caught and beaten to death. Then the story lands up in a pub where a man fights out some boys who were trying to molest a girl. And later his identity was revealed as ACP Aryan. The book further moves with a quick introduction of Aryan and he was imposed a task to trace an antique artefact which was stolen by Jahangir. Meanwhile, when they reach Jahangir, he was killed by someone and the case becomes more complicated. Hence the book is further built on whether Aryan succeeded in his task of rescuing the pot. And what is the pot really about?? How it was associated with everyone?? Find the answers and many more suspense in this book.
My view :
The story revolves around many plots and so it takes some time to connect everything. Yet the book has connected every knots at the end. The book reflects the hard work done by the author to construct a plot mixing both mythology and thriller. The reader can gain knowledge on many myths by reading this book. The author has very well connected the amrit with the concept of telomeres. The history of Mayasura, Nagas, Danavas, Daityas, Mahabali, Amrit, Tuatha De Annan and etc were very well plotted and also intrigued some interest in me to study about myth. Apart from Mythology, the action plot helps the book because the words of the author narrates the action scenes as if it is live before our eyes. The book has multiple characters and so it breaks the coherence of the story. The story has equal proportion of action, thriller, myth, suspense and love. The twists and turns grips the readers to the book to unleash the hidden secret within that cauldron. The picture depiction helps us to understand the concept more clearly. But How an ACP can easily trust a criminal like Lugh who already tried to kill him remains unanswered. The connection of the prologue with the book is revealed only at the end of the book. And it's absolutely unimaginable. And the answer for where shraddha met Mayasura and why he exposed his identity to Shraddha also remains unanswered. Apart from these questions, the book is a great mythological thriller.
Ratings :
Cover : 4 / 5
Plot : 4 / 5
Narration : 3.5 / 5
Story : 4 / 5
Overall rating : 4 / 5
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