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ISBN:  978-9391019792 Genre: Mythology Year of Publishing: 2023 Publisher: Jaico Books Price: INR 418 Shatrujeet Nath’s Warlord of Ayodhya Book 2: Resurrection plunges readers into a vivid and turbulent world where a kingdom teeters on the brink of collapse, and a dynasty's very existence is under dire threat.   This gripping continuation of Nath's series offers a compelling blend of fantasy, mythology, and political intrigue, masterfully reviving characters and storylines often overshadowed in the original Ramayana narrative. About the Book A kingdom on the brink of collapse. A dynasty under threat. A legacy in peril. Having taken on the responsibility of governing Kosala in place of his exiled brother Rama, Bharat has had to deal with multiple setbacks—a rakshasa attack on Ayodhya, a drought, a mysterious epidemic of people vanishing, and a waning of the magic that keeps the kingdom protected. Desperate to bring the magic back and give his people a reprieve, Bharat ...

ISBN:  978-9391019792 Genre: Mythology Publisher: Jaico Books Year of Publishing: 2022 Price: INR 399/- Shatrujeet Nath’s Warlord of Ayodhya Book 1: Rebellion is a captivating foray into the lesser-known facets of the Ramayana, focusing on the turbulent reign of Bharat, a character often overshadowed by his more famous brother, Rama. This thrilling spinoff combines mythological reverence with a fresh perspective, creating a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. About the Book  Bharat. Son of Kaikeyi. Brother of Rama. Reluctant king of Kosala. Bharat’s carefree life in Kekeya is turned upside down by the death of his father Raja Dashratha and the exile of his brother and crown prince Rama. Untrained in statecraft and unsure of himself, Bharat begins his rule over Kosala by tackling an audacious rakshasa attack on Ayodhya. There’s more trouble brewing. As the magic that sustains the kingdom starts weakening and a drought looms over Kosala, Ayodhya’s citizens...

  Image Source: Amazon.in ISBN: 978-9389305678   Publisher: Jaico Publishing House Price: INR 499/- Genre: Fiction, Fantasy About the Book  Patience is a Drawn Bow. Rage, its Relentless Arrow.  Shukracharya’s plan to break the unity of Vikramaditya’s Council has borne bitter fruit. Friends have become sworn enemies, and brother has turned against brother, setting Avanti on the path to self-destruction. Even as Vikramaditya prepares to counter a Huna invasion, a rebellion brews within Ujjayini, while a devious conspiracy is hatched to humiliate him. With Indra’s spies swarming the palace and Shukracharya making a bold bid to take the Halahala, the king is dangerously close to the brink of defeat. Alone and abandoned by those dear to him, fighting to protect his people, trying his best to keep his promise to Shiva, will the samrat rise one last time to defend his love, his city and his honour? As the asura and deva forces muster in a final, desperate gamble to cla...

Introduction Source: Amazon.in ISBN :  978-9386-8675-75 Genre:  Fiction / Fantasy Publishers: Jaico Publishing House Price:  Rs. 350/-  ( I got the book for review from the  b00k r3vi3ws )

Introduction ISBN: 978-8184956382 Genre: Mythology / Fantasy Publishers: Jaico Price:  Rs.350/- ( I got this book from the author for a review ) "A good work of mytho-fiction" -- Anand Neelakantan THE PRICE OF A PROMISE. PAID IN BLOOD. The deadly Halahala, the all-devouring poison churned from the depths of the White Lake by the devas and asuras, was swallowed by Shiva to save the universe from extinction. But was the Halahala truly destroyed? A small portion still remains – a weapon powerful enough to guarantee victory to whoever possesses it. And both asuras and devas, locked in battle for supremacy, will stop at nothing to claim it. As the forces of Devaloka and Patala, led by Indra and Shukracharya, plot to possess the Halahala, Shiva turns to mankind to guard it from their murderous clutches. It is now up to Samrat Vikramaditya and his Council of Nine to quell the supernatural hordes – and prevent the universe from tumbling into chaos! A sweepin...

Introduction ISIN:  9788184958874 Genre: Fiction / Mythology Publishers: Jaico Publishing House Price:  Rs.350/- ( I got this book from the publisher for a review ) VICTORY IS TEMPORARY. THE BATTLE IS ETERNAL. Vikramaditya and his Council of Nine have fought valiantly to repel the rampaging hordes from Devaloka and Patala – but Avanti has been brought to its knees. Ujjayini lies battered its citizens are scared and morale is badly shaken. Meanwhile, the barbaric Hunas and Sakas are gathering on the horizon and cracks are emerging between the allied kingdoms of Sindhuvarta. The only silver lining is that the deadly Halahala is safe. For now. Bent on vengeance, Indra is already scheming to destroy Vikramaditya, while Shukracharya has a plan that can spell the doom for the Guardians of the Halahala. How long can the human army hold out against the ferocity and cunning of the devas and asuras? And will Vikramaditya’s love for his queen come in the way of his pro...

The Conspiracy at Meru (Vikramaditya Veergatha # 2)

First look at The Conspiracy at Meru (VikramadityaVeergatha # 2)