Title : Baramulla Bomber
Author : Clark Prasad
Publisher : Niyogi Books
ISBN : 978-93-81523-97-1
Number of Pages : 315
Price [INR] : 395
Genre: Fiction
From the Cover Blurb:
An ancient weapon from the Vedas & Bible
Once hunted by the Nazis
Powered by the sound of universe
Reborn with help of quantum physics
Going to be unleashed on to the world
And Kashmir holds its secret .
Multiple intelligence agencies are tracking Mansur Haider, a god-fearing aspiring cricketer from Kashmir. His girlfriend, Aahana Yajurvedi, is trying to locate her missing mountaineering team, who vanished after a mysterious earthquake strikes Shaksgam Valley. Investigating Mansur and the Shaksgam Valley incident is Swedish intelligence officer, Adolf Silfverskiold, whose only relationship to god consists of escorting his girlfriend to Church.
A dual China-Pakistan battlefront scenario facing the Indian Home Minister, Agastya Rathore, whose ancestors carry a prehistoric secret linked to the stars. He is faced with the challenge of finding a lasting solution to the Kashmir crisis.
Which Biblical weapon was tested in Shaksgam Valley? Why is Mansur Haider important? Is there a solution to the Kashmir crisis? Can destiny be controlled? Does a cosmic religion exist?
Review : When I saw this book and flipped through the initial introductory pages, I came across a Warning and a Request.
The Warning was ‘There are images and illustrations in this book. In order to avoid plot spoilers please do not flip through the pages or read mid sections.’
And the Request : ‘Reviewers are requested not to give away the details of the plot in blogs, social media sites or other media channels which may act as plot spoilers for others.’
Reading these, the first thought that hit me was, ‘Aha! Here is an author who wants the readers to soak, absorb the facts and the fiction gradually and enjoy his work thoroughly.’ The book also mentions that the news, events, organizations, reportage mentioned are true. With high expectations I started reading Baramulla Bomber and boy! I was hooked to it from the very beginning.
Baramulla Bomber is a science fiction espionage thriller which has diverse subjects like Quantum Physics, the Vedas, Mythology, Religion, Politics, Technology and even Cricket! Despite so many plots and characters, and a story which spans across various countries viz India, Pakistan, Sweden, China, USA and Norway, Baramulla Bomber is a fast paced action filled thriller with twists at regular intervals. This author is successful in making the reader hungry for more and keeping them glued to the book. The characters are well-etched and you get to know the characters better as the story progresses.
Baramulla Bomber is an extremely well balanced book that will compel you to keep reading till the very end, to know just exactly what the characters will do next and what the outcome of all the events will be.
They say that the length of the book should be determined by the story itself, and as long as it is interesting, the number of words/pages should not matter, but I think Baramulla Bomber is a bit on the lengthier side.
Svaslik Trilogy is a series of 3 books – Eka, the first part is the Baramulla Bomber, Dvitiya, the second part is titled , The Consultant and the third part, Tritiya is yet to be titled. The books are connected but you may read them in any order. I am so looking forward to read the other two books of this Trilogy.
Baramulla Bomber is definitely a work that I’d recommend.
Rating: 4/5
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28 Responses
This is good, is it? I could have applied, but missed. Other commitments. I wish they could send books to us which we can review in leisure. Like a few years 😛
Destination Infinity
It is never late to part of the Svastik family :). Please do read and share your thoughts. Lots of secret will come out. The second part will deal with secret of black money and UFO connection!
That is different. I have never read a book that included a warning like that. While it is not a type of book I would normally read, it sounds like it has its appeal. Great job on writing the review.
Hello Kathy,
The warning is there, as there are twists and turns, and wanted to keep the a secret for each reader as much as possible. The series will move towards Hitler and his obsession with East! The series aims to discuss the origins of universe, human kind and the Swastika!.
Hope you get a chance tor read it.
regards
Suraj Clark Prasad
I am going to start reading it from today…
Thanks!!!! Do tell me when you finish it. Welcome to the Svastik family.
The warning and the request says a lot and it compels the readers to read the book. will read it now.
Thanks Kalpana 🙂
Sounds like too many plots running together. I hope the reader does not get confused. Is the author the Dan Brown of India?
The warning makes it sound so intriguing. Will check this out as you know I am a sucker for thrillers 🙂
Thanks @februarygirl! If you are Piscean, then you you need to know the secrets of the Zodiacs. Svastik trilogy looks into an ancient secret society which is powered by the Zodiac signs!
And you question on Dan Brown, well… i broke into a smile and felt blessed 🙂
Thanks
Suraj Clark Prasad
When I first heard about the free books to review, I had this desperate urge to shift to India just so that I can take part in it. I am missing out on a lot staying away from India. About the book, I am adding it to my to-read on goodreads for sure. 🙂
Hello Jyothi,
Thanks for the comment. You can get your copy (if you are not in India) from UREAD. http://www.uread.com/book/baramulla-bomber-clark-prasad/9789381523971
In Dwitya (second part – The Consultant, shopno parodox), my main protagonist is a Nair :), She is an CBI/Interpol officer investigating the connection between Black Money and UFO’s.
Do catch Baramulla Bomber 🙂
Nice review 🙂
such books are so much in esp after ‘meluha’ series
Hello Ankita,
Yes, Meluha is a great series. And sharing a small trivia 🙂 , when I finished 90% of my first draft – I interacted with Amish, 2-3 months before the first part was out. Thanks to Meluha, it created a new stream of readers.
Svastik series I have written and calling the planet’s first Techno Mythology Thriller! Please do read and share your thoughts.
Regards
Suraj
ps: just saw your blog. I love dogs and cats too 🙂
Hi Suraj
that’s nice..I will surely try to read your book. All the best 🙂
Frankly Shilpa, this new trend of mythology plus fiction is at times interesting, at times poor…I just hope it is as nice as it promises in its cover blurb and your review.
Hello Sugandha,
This comes after years of research. The book calls in a new genre – Techno Mythology Thriller. The theme – Quantum Physics meets Ancient Vedas & Bible in background of Kashmir and Cricket!
Please do tell me about the book, once you read it.
Thanks for reading.
Regards
Suraj Clark Prasad
Sounds like an interesting read Shilpa, there is mythology, science and suspense plus the political tinge, can it get any better ?
Thanks for the comment Reshma. Baramulla Bomber (Svastik Trilogy), is a attempt to create the planet’s first – Techno Mythology Thriller 🙂
Please do read BB 🙂
Looks like a nice read…not something which I would pick myself but a very nice review, Shilpa. Thanks
Hello,
Please do see something which certain government are hiding:
Secret Vault Magazine: http://www.slideshare.net/ClarkPrasad/shakgham-valley-incident
And the protogonist (Mansur Haider) CIA file (password – diavata) : https://www.slideshare.net/ClarkPrasad/cia-file-mansur-haider-highly-confidential/password_challenge
Baramulla Bomber is the start of a new kind of story…. thoda different 🙂
Please do read and share your opinion.
regards
Suraj Clark Prasad
Hmmm not my kinda book!!! But the warning about images reminds me of Krishnas Key from Ashwin Sanghi…it came with similar warning!
I have heard the name before and I always thought it was some book on terrorism! Your review of course now tells me different. Interesting to see how authors go out of their way to make readers enjoy their works..
Hello Richa,
Baramulla Bomber, falls under the Techno Thrillers genre, and have written it as the planet’s first Techno Mythology Thriller. The Svastik series will see into issues like black money, UFO, NWO-New World Order, Conspiracy, Secret World Government etc.
Do see the following:
Secret Vault Magazine: http://www.slideshare.net/ClarkPrasad/shakgham-valley-incident
And the protogonist (Mansur Haider) CIA file (password – diavata) : https://www.slideshare.net/ClarkPrasad/cia-file-mansur-haider-highly-confidential/password_challenge
Hope you have a chance to read Book Eka – Baramulla Bomber, soon 🙂
Do share your thoughts.
regards
Suraj Clark Prasad,
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Is it good? i read the teaser and felt it was more about terrorism and all those negative stuff. I should have applied:(
It is really a good one, Asha. I enjoyed it a lot! 🙂
Though i liked it at first, the story seemed to drag, towards pages 150 to 200 or so.. ..
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