A cardboard box is found on a shelf of a London
library where a copy of Mahabharata should have been. When the
mystified librarian opens it, she screams before she falls unconscious
to the floor. An elite group calling itself the Lashkar-e-Talatashar has
scattered around the globe, the fate of its members curiously
resembling that of Christ and his Apostles. Their
agenda is Armageddon. In the labyrinthine recesses of the Vatican, a
beautiful assassin swears she will eliminate all who do not believe in
her twisted credo. In Tibet, Buddhist monks search for a reincarnation
while in strife-torn Kashmir, a tomb called Rozabal holds the key to an
ancient riddle. Father Vincent Sinclair, has disturbing visions of
himself and of people familiar to him, except that they seem located in
other ages. He goes to India to piece together the violent images burnt
onto his mind. Shadowing his every move is a clandestine society, which
would rather wipe out creation than allow an ancient secret to be
disclosed.
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Ashwin Sanghi
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Review:
This is one of the best novels I have ever read and I am proud that it
was written by an Indian. He is India's answer to people who think
Chetan Bhagat style is the only style encouraged in India.A thriller
right from the start,this book takes you across centuries and continents
and traces back to the origin of religion itself.The mysteries are
revealed and history - changing truths are unearthed.
A lot of
characters,a lot of incidents,a lot of happenings that connect to one
another confuse the readers but the confusion only gives way to more
suspense.I liked the way he gave detailed references to all his research
at the end of the book.
A book rich in world
history,philosophy and science.I never expected such a package when I
first bought the book.The terrorists and their mysterious resemblance to
Jesus and his disciples,the truths unveiled through regression
sessions,the conspicious murders make up for a nail - biting finish.
A must - read book for everyone.
Rating:3.9/5
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