About the Book 

With the arrest of a local arms dealer, Keshav Thakur, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India’s external intelligence agency, is alerted about a plot to abduct the country’s top nuclear scientist, Hamid Ansari, who is in possession of a unique nuclear fusion formula.

Meanwhile, a military coup topples the democratic government of Myanmar. And a novel overriding device, called Vita, developed by a private company in conjunction with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India’s top Defense agency, is stolen.

And so, begins a race against time for R&AW’s top agents, Vikram Aditya Singh and Ranbir Roy, through the power center of the country, Delhi; the labyrinthine markets of Kathmandu, Nepal; The failed state of Myanmar; The historic town of Multan, Pakistan; And the verdant coffee estates of South India.

With the dice loaded against them and the time fast running out, Vikram and Ranbir will need to pull out all stops to get to the bottom of seemingly disparate mysteries:

Who is the shadowy figure pulling the strings and just how far does his reach extend? Is Hamid Ansari truly what he seems? What deep conspiracy is Pakistan’s finance minister involved in?

Fasten your seatbelts for Siddharth Maheshwari’s thrilling ride through the shadowy world of power and espionage.

About the Author

Siddharth Maheshwari is a dynamic entrepreneur and bestselling author of three novels. An alumnus of the University of Warwick, UK, he seamlessly weaves his diverse interests in history, philosophy, science, geography, and art into his writing.

His global travels enrich his stories with rich cultural insights. A lover of plays, musicals, and exotic food, Maheshwari indulges in dark chocolates and red wine, all while continuing to captivate readers with his thrilling narratives.

He resides in Delhi with his parents, his wife Sakshi—who has designed all the illustrations and sketches for his books—and their two children.