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The Himalayan Kingdoms
Growing up in a village sheltered by the Himalayan mountain range, Om learned the most mysterious secrets the forest could offer. Now, under the wing of the great guru Rishi Rig Muni, he prepares to learn even more about warfare.
But as Om embarks on his quest to become a divinely-blessed warrior, Rishi will reveal a dangerous world of intrigue. Beyond his village, demons roam the hills, and the lurking creatures are beginning to mass against Om's people. After an age of peace, three conquering kings have returned, more powerful than ever, ready to enact their vendetta against the Himalayan kingdoms.
It will take all his wits and every friend he can find to enlist an army. But can Rishi, Om, and his new companions defend the Himalayan kingdoms against the rising army of demons?
The mission is beyond belief—the consequences of failure, unspeakable.
The Himalayan Kingdoms features a folklore-inspired adventure suitable for all ages, featuring adventures, romance, and treasures beyond imagining!
But as Om embarks on his quest to become a divinely-blessed warrior, Rishi will reveal a dangerous world of intrigue. Beyond his village, demons roam the hills, and the lurking creatures are beginning to mass against Om's people. After an age of peace, three conquering kings have returned, more powerful than ever, ready to enact their vendetta against the Himalayan kingdoms.
It will take all his wits and every friend he can find to enlist an army. But can Rishi, Om, and his new companions defend the Himalayan kingdoms against the rising army of demons?
The mission is beyond belief—the consequences of failure, unspeakable.
The Himalayan Kingdoms features a folklore-inspired adventure suitable for all ages, featuring adventures, romance, and treasures beyond imagining!
350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2019
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About the author
Vishal Singh
112 books2 followersVishal is a writer of fantasy and adventure novels. Inspired by Hindu mythology, its literature, epics and more, he loves creating divine characters and magical landscapes. His latest work- The Himalayan Kingdoms is one such tale, replete with adventure and intrigue.
Besides an author, he is a regarded software architect with a keen sense for innovation. For fun, he experiments trading in the stock market, picks up gardening and hits the beach every weekend.
Born and raised in India, he now lives with his wife in Beaverton, Oregon.
Besides an author, he is a regarded software architect with a keen sense for innovation. For fun, he experiments trading in the stock market, picks up gardening and hits the beach every weekend.
Born and raised in India, he now lives with his wife in Beaverton, Oregon.
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September 27, 2020
Amidst a sprawling village surrounded by the Himalayan ranges, Om was grooming up under the guidance of his guru, Rishi Rig Muni. Unaware of what lay ahead in future for him, Om marvelled at the sheer thought of being trained as a warrior and discovering the powers and gifts which he always thought were just a part of the village stories. However, his guru knew that a time will come when Om will have to hold the reigns of defending his land and for that, he needs to be prepared.
And thus starts Om's journey of becoming one of the biggest warriors for safeguarding his kingdom from the wrath of the most dangerous enemy anyone would have ever beheld.
Honestly, after a very long time, I read an action-based fiction that I thoroughly enjoyed. The book is a 350-page long adventurous ride that kept me totally engrossed till the end.
"The Himalayan Kingdoms" by Vishal Singh is packed with action, with the right amount of other elements like romance, friendship is thrown in at the right moments.
What I loved the most about the story is how the descriptions are kept sharp and to the point, without dragging and elaborating them unnecessarily.
The narration is quite gripping and the language is kept simple so that the attention is focused more on the plot.
The character developments take place very articulately and I really appreciate how the author has given every character an entity specific to them but have also kept the focus centred on the main character.
So, if you are looking for some action-packed adventure based on the folklore of the land, then I would highly recommend this book to you.
And thus starts Om's journey of becoming one of the biggest warriors for safeguarding his kingdom from the wrath of the most dangerous enemy anyone would have ever beheld.
Honestly, after a very long time, I read an action-based fiction that I thoroughly enjoyed. The book is a 350-page long adventurous ride that kept me totally engrossed till the end.
"The Himalayan Kingdoms" by Vishal Singh is packed with action, with the right amount of other elements like romance, friendship is thrown in at the right moments.
What I loved the most about the story is how the descriptions are kept sharp and to the point, without dragging and elaborating them unnecessarily.
The narration is quite gripping and the language is kept simple so that the attention is focused more on the plot.
The character developments take place very articulately and I really appreciate how the author has given every character an entity specific to them but have also kept the focus centred on the main character.
So, if you are looking for some action-packed adventure based on the folklore of the land, then I would highly recommend this book to you.
August 26, 2020
My rating: 4.3/5⭐
The Himalayan Kingdoms by Vishal Singh
I found this book to be truly fascinating. I just couldn't keep the book down before I completed it. I have always loved the books of this genre. This book is to be sure an epic experience, with all the signs of incredible books like war, sentiment, divine beings, evil spirits and an excursion through the ages.
This story is all about a boy called Om, experiencing his childhood in a town secured by the Himalayan mountain extend, Om found the forest's most confounding privileged secrets.
Presently, under the direction of the incredible guru Rishi Rig Muni. He is getting ready to find out about fighting or you can say, warfare.
In the midst of the delightful Himalayan scene, the characters mixed impeccably. The characters are referenced inside and out and a bend is given to all the Indian fanciful characters that solitary makes it additionally interesting and shows that the narrator never forgets about any single detail. With scenes of fights spoke to so flawlessly gives you an inclination that just can't be written down into words.
The areas and portrayal of war are flawless. A genuinely captivating fanciful story that will keep you engaged throughout and you're gonna love the way author has explained each and everything.
Much much recommended!!!
The Himalayan Kingdoms by Vishal Singh
I found this book to be truly fascinating. I just couldn't keep the book down before I completed it. I have always loved the books of this genre. This book is to be sure an epic experience, with all the signs of incredible books like war, sentiment, divine beings, evil spirits and an excursion through the ages.
This story is all about a boy called Om, experiencing his childhood in a town secured by the Himalayan mountain extend, Om found the forest's most confounding privileged secrets.
Presently, under the direction of the incredible guru Rishi Rig Muni. He is getting ready to find out about fighting or you can say, warfare.
In the midst of the delightful Himalayan scene, the characters mixed impeccably. The characters are referenced inside and out and a bend is given to all the Indian fanciful characters that solitary makes it additionally interesting and shows that the narrator never forgets about any single detail. With scenes of fights spoke to so flawlessly gives you an inclination that just can't be written down into words.
The areas and portrayal of war are flawless. A genuinely captivating fanciful story that will keep you engaged throughout and you're gonna love the way author has explained each and everything.
Much much recommended!!!
July 22, 2020
The story revolves around a boy called Om, growing up in a village protected by the Himalayan mountain range, Om discovered the forest's most enigmatic secrets.
Now, under the guidance of the great guru Rishi Rig Muni. He is preparing to learn about warfare.
Amidst the beautiful Himalayan landscape, the characters blended perfectly. The characters are mentioned in depth and a twist is given to all the Indian mythological characters that only makes it more fascinating and shows that the author never leaves out one single detail. With scenes of battles represented so beautifully gives you a feeling that cannot be penned down into words.
The sequences of dreams are astounding. The scenes of war are spotless. A truly fascinating mythological story that will never make you want to put the book down before you hit the end.✨🕉️
Now, under the guidance of the great guru Rishi Rig Muni. He is preparing to learn about warfare.
Amidst the beautiful Himalayan landscape, the characters blended perfectly. The characters are mentioned in depth and a twist is given to all the Indian mythological characters that only makes it more fascinating and shows that the author never leaves out one single detail. With scenes of battles represented so beautifully gives you a feeling that cannot be penned down into words.
The sequences of dreams are astounding. The scenes of war are spotless. A truly fascinating mythological story that will never make you want to put the book down before you hit the end.✨🕉️
May 31, 2020
This story is really very amazing i loved this soo much , it revolves around a boy named Om , Growing up in a village sheltered by the Himalayan mountain range, Om learned the most mysterious secrets the forest could offer. Now, under the wing of the great guru Rishi Rig Muni, he prepares to learn even more about warfare , i won't give more spoilers but i seriously love this , so please go though this book , it is amazing , i recommend it !
September 8, 2020
The Himalayan Kingdoms is folklore-inspired adventure novel by Vishal Singh.
Not only is it jam packed with adventure, but also contains abundance of romance and fantasy, it's basically the perfect concoction for anyone who love reading books with a mix of different elements to elevate the book from being one-dimensional.
Om embarks on an interesting journey, and while things in the beginning are covered up in short glimpses before we reach the main event, we understand how much Om has developed as a warrior during that short span of time under the guidance of Rishi.
There a lot of other characters, but unlike most books the author was able to give each character their own personal identity while making sure they all had a place in the story.
There are certain areas where the writing isn't my favourite because during intense or important scenes, certain acts are described vaguely when I wanted to know more about how the characters are feeling or what's actually happening instead of just a brief description and moving on to the next scene.
But, overall it's definitely an engaging read that would entertain you and I would recommend it.
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Rated 8.5/10
Melina L.
Not only is it jam packed with adventure, but also contains abundance of romance and fantasy, it's basically the perfect concoction for anyone who love reading books with a mix of different elements to elevate the book from being one-dimensional.
Om embarks on an interesting journey, and while things in the beginning are covered up in short glimpses before we reach the main event, we understand how much Om has developed as a warrior during that short span of time under the guidance of Rishi.
There a lot of other characters, but unlike most books the author was able to give each character their own personal identity while making sure they all had a place in the story.
There are certain areas where the writing isn't my favourite because during intense or important scenes, certain acts are described vaguely when I wanted to know more about how the characters are feeling or what's actually happening instead of just a brief description and moving on to the next scene.
But, overall it's definitely an engaging read that would entertain you and I would recommend it.
🦄🦄🦄
Rated 8.5/10
Melina L.
May 31, 2020
A truly enthralling mythological story, that makes you never want to put down the book until you reach the end. The characters are described in depth and all the Indian mythological characters are given a twist which only makes it more interesting and shows the author never leaves out a single detail. Loved this book, would highly recommend.
May 31, 2020
This story revolves around a boy named Om , Growing up in a village sheltered by the Himalayan mountain range, Om learned the most mysterious secrets the forest could offer. Now, under the wing of the great guru Rishi Rig Muni, he prepares to learn even more about warfare , i won't give more spoilers , so please go though this book , it is amazing
May 31, 2020
It's a great book for book lovers . One can find this book very interesting . Children will also like this book . Anyone will love this book from beginning . In short it's a great book . One should read this book atleast once .
May 31, 2020
The book is an all time worth reading. The narration is out of the world. The author has added characters from Hindu mythology and has given it new twists. The book is beautifully bonded and is unique in it's own way. Each scene has been beautifully portrayed.
May 31, 2020
An awesome book for all adventure lovers! This gives you a refreshing feel at every turn of the page and includes war scenes and many more adventurous goings! Every character is unique in it's own way.
A must read for all book lovers!!
A must read for all book lovers!!
May 31, 2020
A fresh plot of adventure, mystery and romance. The author takes you along on the journey with the protagonist to complete the mission. Will Om be able to complete the mission which is barely possible yet necessary for survival? This book will keep you on the edge with every page.
May 31, 2020
This is a story about historical fiction. The storyline is very interesting and simple to understand. People of any age groups can enjoy this story without feeling board. I really loved the concept of the book.
May 31, 2020
Books like these are love!!! The rustic beauty of the Himalayan region has left me in awe! And the battle scenes are written on point. Loved the imagery. Would recommend everyone to read!
May 31, 2020
Wonderful book for not only for book but also who like adventure things like that.
Very very intriguing book one should read this. Totally loved it also recommend everyone .
Very very intriguing book one should read this. Totally loved it also recommend everyone .
June 3, 2020
I liked the fact that book hasn't stretched a lot, and is gripping in the middle section. Overall this book stands on readers expectations.
June 18, 2019
It is a must read for anyone looking for an escape to a world of adventure. The narration is impeccable. The dream sequences are amazing. The war scenes are impeccable. The author has added characters from Hindu mythology giving them a new spin. All characters have their own unique identity. I read the whole book in one breath and it was difficult not to do so.
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