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Jaya! #4
Astamite
The saga of the Kurus come to an end, but who are the victors and who the vanquished?
As Suyodhana’s schemes against Yudhishtira bear fruit, the Pandavas are forced into another exile, this time an ignominious one. Not content with reuniting his Kingdom, Suyodhana undertakes to hold the Viswajit sacrifice, turning to Vasushena for a Dig Vijaya campaign.
Yudhishtira is not content to wait in the forest for his exile to end. He seeks alliances and hides in the kingdom of Matsya. When his presence is revealed and Suyo sends a force to capture him and his brother, Yudhishtira defeats them, killing Vasushena’s brother in the process.
As all attempts at peace fail, the cousins are hurtling towards a war, one that will plunge the entire Aryavarta into its vortex. In the middle of it, Vasushena learns the truth about his birth, and Krishna plots his demise. Will all of Krishna’s machinations come to pass or will Vasushena be able to survive?
If you love dark fantasies with morally grey characters, political intrigues, war, friendships, and tested relationships, you will enjoy this dark tale.
Astamite is the concluding book of the Jaya! Series. Buy it today for a thrilling ride through the land of Aryavarta and its politics.
As Suyodhana’s schemes against Yudhishtira bear fruit, the Pandavas are forced into another exile, this time an ignominious one. Not content with reuniting his Kingdom, Suyodhana undertakes to hold the Viswajit sacrifice, turning to Vasushena for a Dig Vijaya campaign.
Yudhishtira is not content to wait in the forest for his exile to end. He seeks alliances and hides in the kingdom of Matsya. When his presence is revealed and Suyo sends a force to capture him and his brother, Yudhishtira defeats them, killing Vasushena’s brother in the process.
As all attempts at peace fail, the cousins are hurtling towards a war, one that will plunge the entire Aryavarta into its vortex. In the middle of it, Vasushena learns the truth about his birth, and Krishna plots his demise. Will all of Krishna’s machinations come to pass or will Vasushena be able to survive?
If you love dark fantasies with morally grey characters, political intrigues, war, friendships, and tested relationships, you will enjoy this dark tale.
Astamite is the concluding book of the Jaya! Series. Buy it today for a thrilling ride through the land of Aryavarta and its politics.
250 pages, Paperback
Published November 27, 2024
About the author
Geetha Krishnan
63 books53 followersThey write fantasy and Sci fi books under the pen name of Niranjan, fantasy books based on Hindu Mythology under the name of Geetha Krishnan and poetry as well as books in other genres under the pen name of Rari Rajesh.
An author and editor, Niranjan’s biggest ambition is to have a character named Garth in every book they write. Niranjan writes books rooted in mythical worlds, and their stories are often a combination of magic and futuristic technology.
When they are not writing or editing, Niranjan can be found cooking or just lying on their couch watching or rewatching C Dramas and writing fanfiction.
Geetha Krishnan writes books derived from the rich and vast spectrum of Indian mythology. A practising Hindu, their books show their deep knowledge of the religion and customs of ancient India. Their books have won many accolades and have been universally praised for the twists they bring to their retellings.
Their books Ayana and Pradyutita have made it to the semi finals of SPFBO 2019 and 2020 respectively, and their short story, The Forgotten Son has won an Honourable Mention in The Writers of the Future Contest.
Rari Rajesh writes mysteries and thrillers with the odd mix of literary fiction thrown in. They enjoy reading and reviewing books, but spends more time on Netflix than in being productive. The themes of their poetry are universal and relatable, while the characters in their books are memorable, reflecting their own desire for a world where people are not judged for what they are.
An author and editor, Niranjan’s biggest ambition is to have a character named Garth in every book they write. Niranjan writes books rooted in mythical worlds, and their stories are often a combination of magic and futuristic technology.
When they are not writing or editing, Niranjan can be found cooking or just lying on their couch watching or rewatching C Dramas and writing fanfiction.
Geetha Krishnan writes books derived from the rich and vast spectrum of Indian mythology. A practising Hindu, their books show their deep knowledge of the religion and customs of ancient India. Their books have won many accolades and have been universally praised for the twists they bring to their retellings.
Their books Ayana and Pradyutita have made it to the semi finals of SPFBO 2019 and 2020 respectively, and their short story, The Forgotten Son has won an Honourable Mention in The Writers of the Future Contest.
Rari Rajesh writes mysteries and thrillers with the odd mix of literary fiction thrown in. They enjoy reading and reviewing books, but spends more time on Netflix than in being productive. The themes of their poetry are universal and relatable, while the characters in their books are memorable, reflecting their own desire for a world where people are not judged for what they are.
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