Spectres of Vengeance

In a world where shadows conceal the truth and power is the ultimate prize, Amitabh Mehta--India's resolute chief of intelligence--stands as the nation's last line of defense against corruption and terror.Haunted by the legacy of the IC 814 hijacking, Amitabh has spent decades safeguarding India, from the Khalistan insurgency and the Bombay bombings to relentless attacks in Kashmir. Disillusioned by political indecision, he finds renewed purpose under a new prime minister--a charismatic strongman from Maharashtra with unprecedented public support.When an Indian Air Force base is attacked, Amitabh proposes a daring solution: eliminate India's enemies wherever they are. With the prime minister's approval, he launches a global covert assassination program, targeting high-priority threats. But when a mission fails, exposing a mole within the government, Amitabh is drawn into a high-stakes hunt for one of India's most wanted terrorists.As the chase unfolds, he discovers a hidden power working to destabilize the nation from within. In a race against time and betrayal, Amitabh must confront the question at the heart of his mission: how far can one go in the name of patriotism before becoming what they fight against?

Pages: 288, Paperback, Ebury Press