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The Khandavaprastha Conspiracy: a fast-paced thriller that uses science and history to explain one of the deepest mysteries of the Mahabharata
About the book
Concealed in the Sanskrit shlokas of the Mahabharata is a secret beyond imagination. This book will shock, surprise, and grip you. You will never think of the Mahabharata the same way again.
Most people believe that the Khandavaprastha forest was burned down to build Indraprastha. But this belief is wrong. According to the Mahabharata, Indraprastha was built before Khandavaprastha forest was destroyed and only seven creatures survived the massacre and conflagration.
So, what is the truth about the burning of the Khandavaprastha forest by Agni, aided by Lord Krishna and Arjuna?
What really happened in Khandavaprastha thousands of years ago?
Can history and science provide an explanation?
Find out in The Khandavaprastha Conspiracy, Book 3 of The Mahabharata Quest series, where science meets the Mahabharata in an explosive mix of action, adventure, suspense and mystery.
3340 BCE: A deadly scourge ravages a village in China, forcing a handful of survivors to abandon their homes.
1800 CE: A wounded monkey, rescued from the Amazon Forest, miraculously grows back the missing part of a leg ... and then rips itself apart.
PRESENT DAY: A devastating and terrifying disease is spreading fast across the globe, leaving scientists helpless and baffled. The human immune system cannot detect this pathogen ... nor can any test thus far known to science. Vijay and the Global Task Force, headed by Director Patterson, find trail of clues that leads them to a mystery buried deep in the Mahabharata and a chilling conspiracy with catastrophic consequences.
As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, they must race against time to solve a mystifying riddle and unravel the deadly enigma that threatens to annihilate the human race.
But is it too late to save humanity from extinction?
Christopher C. Doyle is back! His electrifying new thriller combines cutting-edge scientific research with history and a secret from the Mahabharata to create a page turner that you will not want to put down.
About the Author
Christopher C. Doyle is an author who transports the reader into a fascinating world where ancient secrets buried in legends blend with science and history to create a gripping story. His debut novel, The Mahabharata Secret, featured among the top ten books of 2013 and was nominated for the Raymond Crossword Book Award, 2014. He followed it up with the bestselling The Mahabharata Quest series, featuring The Alexander Secret and The Secret of the Druids and the bestselling The Pataala Prophecy series featuring Son of Bhrigu and The Mists of Brahma, all of which have won rave reviews from readers.
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422 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2022
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March 28, 2024
I love this Series, it has been amazing and wonderful in its story telling but I am not sure if it is because of the huge gap it had after "the Druids" release or was it the story not being mysterious enough for me.
To be honest, I had begun the Series in the wrong order. I read "The Secret of the Druids" first and I loved it so much, especially with the mystery surrounding Semiramis - I was baffled with the connection the author gave in the end of its chapter (even though fictional).
I was so fascinated by its story, science and connection to Mahabharata that I wanted to read the rest of its books and so, I began with "The Mahabharata Secret and Alexander's Quest's". Both of which had powerful and mysterious historical figures to devise the plot.
But, this book did not recreate that feeling for me. It's not that it did not have a familiar historical figure, but the pacing felt off, not like before, a bit dragged if you will.
Then, there is the crux : Vijay and Co., no character development. You think, having spent time on three books (in 2 of which he thought that his lover was dead) he would have learnt to express himself and had a change of behaviour but no, he still is the same. Jump into action.
Dr Shukla is only there to translate and interpret Shlokas. Imran to provide arms and access. The only person I am excited about now is the female of the group. I am not saying that this story was not good, it was wonderful and you can tell that the story is one of Author's ambitious projects, since he took his time to release; and the details he shared in the book for science and reasoning.
I don't want to sound too critical but I feel everyone who reads this will have a different opinion, every Author has their own vision.
I missed the action, the suspense and felt that the mystery could be well built. This time the formula did not create the spark for me.
However, that said, I am looking forward to the next one as I think the Author did hint at a grandeur mystery involving the Kandhavprastha and Nagas.
To be honest, I had begun the Series in the wrong order. I read "The Secret of the Druids" first and I loved it so much, especially with the mystery surrounding Semiramis - I was baffled with the connection the author gave in the end of its chapter (even though fictional).
I was so fascinated by its story, science and connection to Mahabharata that I wanted to read the rest of its books and so, I began with "The Mahabharata Secret and Alexander's Quest's". Both of which had powerful and mysterious historical figures to devise the plot.
But, this book did not recreate that feeling for me. It's not that it did not have a familiar historical figure, but the pacing felt off, not like before, a bit dragged if you will.
Then, there is the crux : Vijay and Co., no character development. You think, having spent time on three books (in 2 of which he thought that his lover was dead) he would have learnt to express himself and had a change of behaviour but no, he still is the same. Jump into action.
Dr Shukla is only there to translate and interpret Shlokas. Imran to provide arms and access. The only person I am excited about now is the female of the group. I am not saying that this story was not good, it was wonderful and you can tell that the story is one of Author's ambitious projects, since he took his time to release; and the details he shared in the book for science and reasoning.
I don't want to sound too critical but I feel everyone who reads this will have a different opinion, every Author has their own vision.
I missed the action, the suspense and felt that the mystery could be well built. This time the formula did not create the spark for me.
However, that said, I am looking forward to the next one as I think the Author did hint at a grandeur mystery involving the Kandhavprastha and Nagas.
February 7, 2023
What is it???
Great scientific facts. Great explanations. An almost great story. An excellent and awesome start and then, it felt like everything went haywire. Even vijay or any of the experts did not know what the khandavaprastha conspiracy was, why was it burnt. I mean, i ask the writer to read the first 2 books. I never felt this story had any remotest relation to the mahabharata series. Maybe im a bit overreacting, but, i did not understand this one at all. This is a disaster for me
Great scientific facts. Great explanations. An almost great story. An excellent and awesome start and then, it felt like everything went haywire. Even vijay or any of the experts did not know what the khandavaprastha conspiracy was, why was it burnt. I mean, i ask the writer to read the first 2 books. I never felt this story had any remotest relation to the mahabharata series. Maybe im a bit overreacting, but, i did not understand this one at all. This is a disaster for me
January 27, 2023
Lives up to the expectation
The book doesn't disappoint. Blends in real science seamlessly into fiction giving it a lot of credibility. A riveting read
The book doesn't disappoint. Blends in real science seamlessly into fiction giving it a lot of credibility. A riveting read
July 29, 2023
Good narrative & Possible breakout of new species just like COVID-19 impossible to detect at first glance.
May 21, 2024
Perfect mythological fiction thriller.
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