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Resonance
Siddharth Rana, the Joint Director of the IB, is at his wits’ end attempting to unravel that mystery. Working with the blindest of clues, Siddharth has to race against time to prevent terrorists from achieving their horrific goal--an India laid low by a catastrophe of biblical proportions.
This is a story that leaps across continents, gets to the heart of convoluted terrorist plots and attacks, and amazes you with its exposition of high-tech gadgetry and science.
It is equally a story of breathtaking bravery, recounted at a mind-blowing pace. At its core, it is also a story about the beauty of relationships. Relationships that are beyond national boundaries and historic enmities…
This is a story that leaps across continents, gets to the heart of convoluted terrorist plots and attacks, and amazes you with its exposition of high-tech gadgetry and science.
It is equally a story of breathtaking bravery, recounted at a mind-blowing pace. At its core, it is also a story about the beauty of relationships. Relationships that are beyond national boundaries and historic enmities…
368 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2014
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About the author
Ajay
32 books12 followersAjay Pandey was born in a small village of Siwan. His father was in the service of the State Government, and so was transferred from one place to another. His mother, siblings and Ajay moved along with their father from one place to another.
His early life and studies took place at a small place at Bihta (near Patna), and then at Darbhanga. He finally settled at Ranchi, where his parents still enjoy their satisfying life on the banks of a beautiful Kanke Dam.
He did his 10+2 from St. Xaviers College, Ranchi, and then joined Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, where he did his undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering from 1983 to 87.
After graduating from BIT, he joined NTPC, where he worked for five years. A destiny was written differently. In the year 1992, he quit NTPC and joined IRS, the Indian Revenue Service.
After undergoing training of two years at NADT, he joined as Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in Delhi in the year 1994, where he stayed for nine long years. On his second promotion as the Joint Commissioner, he was transferred to Mumbai.
He had occasions to get trained with the Intelligence Bureau several times. He was also trained in Civil Military Coordination matters. Specific training on Banking Fraud, on Investment Companies, Share Market etc were also imparted. During the course of his job, he had many occasions to interact with the top officials of various agencies. He had also undergone foreign trainings, where country specific double-taxation and tax avoidance & evasion matters were the subjects of his interest.
Currently he is posted in Mumbai as Additional Commissioner of Income Tax.
He loves: photography, playing bridge, watching documentaries on National Geographic, History & Discovery Channel. He also loves reading and interacting with young people and motivating them. He thinks each of young ones are unique in this world and are destined to be the best.
Today, he is also a successful author and his debut novel of genre-thriller – Resonance has created waves. Resonance has created history in the genre-thriller for Indian debut writers of going to reprint in mere 39 days of launch. Resonance has gone for fourth reprint in the first week of December, 2014.
His early life and studies took place at a small place at Bihta (near Patna), and then at Darbhanga. He finally settled at Ranchi, where his parents still enjoy their satisfying life on the banks of a beautiful Kanke Dam.
He did his 10+2 from St. Xaviers College, Ranchi, and then joined Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, where he did his undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering from 1983 to 87.
After graduating from BIT, he joined NTPC, where he worked for five years. A destiny was written differently. In the year 1992, he quit NTPC and joined IRS, the Indian Revenue Service.
After undergoing training of two years at NADT, he joined as Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in Delhi in the year 1994, where he stayed for nine long years. On his second promotion as the Joint Commissioner, he was transferred to Mumbai.
He had occasions to get trained with the Intelligence Bureau several times. He was also trained in Civil Military Coordination matters. Specific training on Banking Fraud, on Investment Companies, Share Market etc were also imparted. During the course of his job, he had many occasions to interact with the top officials of various agencies. He had also undergone foreign trainings, where country specific double-taxation and tax avoidance & evasion matters were the subjects of his interest.
Currently he is posted in Mumbai as Additional Commissioner of Income Tax.
He loves: photography, playing bridge, watching documentaries on National Geographic, History & Discovery Channel. He also loves reading and interacting with young people and motivating them. He thinks each of young ones are unique in this world and are destined to be the best.
Today, he is also a successful author and his debut novel of genre-thriller – Resonance has created waves. Resonance has created history in the genre-thriller for Indian debut writers of going to reprint in mere 39 days of launch. Resonance has gone for fourth reprint in the first week of December, 2014.
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August 25, 2014
'Resonance' is a must read debut novel by author Ajay. The author beautifully developed a fiction on temporary issue of cross-border terrorism. The plot revolves around the collusion of the Pakistani terrorists groups and some Indian traitors after Mumbai attack. A retired ISI chief conspires to devastate some part of India by causing destruction of a major dam. For this purpose he uses a basic concept of physics called ‘Resonance’. In physics, resonance is the tendency of a system to oscillate with greater amplitude at some particular frequencies than at others. The chief plants some explosive materials underneath the huge water body of the reservoir behind the dam. Exploding the same with help of some device, he wants to generate a driving force at resonance frequency causing large amplitude oscillations destroying the equilibrium of the reservoir. Due to this resonance, the normal seiche in the water body turns into huge monstrous waves which destroy the dam and the deluge washes out everything standing downstream. IB Joint Director, Rana tries to foil the dangerous plan with help of Aban, the son of the same ISI chief against all odds. Why a Pakistani, the son of the mastermind conspirator helps Indian investigator against his own father, read the book to know the reason.
The story is beautifully crafted. Prose is simple and lucid and fast pace. The author has succeeded in using his deep knowledge and insight of Physics, Civil Engineering, Information-Technology, Geopolitics and modus-operandi of investigating agencies.
The story is beautifully crafted. Prose is simple and lucid and fast pace. The author has succeeded in using his deep knowledge and insight of Physics, Civil Engineering, Information-Technology, Geopolitics and modus-operandi of investigating agencies.
April 27, 2018
The plot and the machinations are beyond silly. Characters are cardboard. The only thing that saves this sorry mess from the dreaded 0ne-star is the quantum of authentic information about the workings of intelligence agencies. The fact that the author was part of one of them doesn't hurt. At the risk of sounding repetitive, let me say that Indian English writers still have a long way to go.
December 27, 2014
Pacy, riveting and well-researched, you will not be able to put this novel down. Resonance is a stunning debut.
March 26, 2015
A very stunning debut by Ajay .From the cover page of novel one cannot get any idea of what the novel all about but when i tell you that its based on the basic concept of physics i.e. RESONANCE which a group of terrorists are using to attack a dam of India the cover looks perfect.The story moves around an ex-ISI General, Imran Shah Malik, who is unable to forget the defeat of the Pakistani army at the hands of the Indian armed forces in the Bangladesh war of 1971.Revenge is the foremost thing on his mind.suddenly one day a report comes that he has been thrown in the swat river from a deadly height.His son studying in US is deported to pakistan and become the youth icon for jihadis.
In the meantime an officer of IB,Siddharth Rana tries to figure out the possible terror activities that could take place in India which is being plotted by terror groups alongwith some traitorus Indians.Also he tries to figure out from one clue to another to conclude the last words of a CISF officer to save the country from any kind of possible attack..
Overall its a page turning thriller with classical essence of physics.One can get the complete thriller of The West in it but the positive point is that it is not pointing any of the religious groups.the thrill remains till the end and the best part was the climax,the DOOMSDAY.
Overall a wonderful and knowledgeable read.The Indian writing is presented in a different genre in the form of debut novel by the author.A must read for thriller loving persons.Definitely YES.
For full review please see http://adeshsrivastava20.blogspot.in/
In the meantime an officer of IB,Siddharth Rana tries to figure out the possible terror activities that could take place in India which is being plotted by terror groups alongwith some traitorus Indians.Also he tries to figure out from one clue to another to conclude the last words of a CISF officer to save the country from any kind of possible attack..
Overall its a page turning thriller with classical essence of physics.One can get the complete thriller of The West in it but the positive point is that it is not pointing any of the religious groups.the thrill remains till the end and the best part was the climax,the DOOMSDAY.
Overall a wonderful and knowledgeable read.The Indian writing is presented in a different genre in the form of debut novel by the author.A must read for thriller loving persons.Definitely YES.
For full review please see http://adeshsrivastava20.blogspot.in/
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January 10, 2015
A Gripping Tale of Two Good Men, Two Evil Men, Two Wonderful Women, and Three Resonances
Just a day after the Mumbai 26/11 terrorist attacks, a young Pakistani man lands at JFK Airport, New York, carrying a MacBook. As soon as he lands, a FBI Agent takes hold of his MacBook and arrests him. A brilliant Intelligence Officer from India flies down from Delhi to New York to lay hands on the secret buried somewhere deep inside the MacBook.
But no one – not even a supercomputer nor National Security Agency of the USA – can decipher the password that holds the key to the secret held by the MacBook.
The young Pakistani man himself too doesn’t know the password; he has not even the faintest idea of what lies buried in the MacBook. He and the Intelligence Officer, however, know that the backup of the personal computer of Former Chief of ISI is loaded in the MacBook. But what is there in that backup? What secret does the MacBook hold? Is that secret related to 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks? Or something more sinister, more deadly and more destructive?
As the young Pakistani man and the brilliant Intelligence Officer - together - rake their brains to solve these riddles, a natural human bond, transcending the enmity between their two nations, builds up between them all by itself. And gradually they embark on a Mission to unearth the truth, a Mission that soon becomes a Mission to Save India. The Reader too jumps in the fray; she or he cannot stand apart.
Elsewhere, a mysterious enigmatic man – who knows about Maharishi Raman; ponders about the existential question ‘Who am I?’; wonders ‘which one is more true, unity in diversity of culture or diversity in unity of religion?’ – that mysterious man has already embarked, long before, on a Mission to destroy India. With him in that Mission is a High Ranking Investigation Officer of India.
These four men.
A brilliant patriotic Intelligence Officer of India driven by love for fellow human beings; and a greedy Investigation Officer from India driven by the lure of money. A young man from Pakistan driven by the thought ‘we all are human beings’; and a mysterious enigmatic man from Pakistan driven by hate.
These four men: two good; two evil. The good men are on a Mission to Save India and the evil men are on a Mission to Destroy India.
Which Mission will finally succeed? Who will win? The Reader helplessly wishes and frantically hopes that the two good men will prevail over the two evil men. But how? How the good men can ever hope to stop the evil men? The evil men are already two steps ahead; the good men are still groping in dark.
As the Reader sees and hears these men, she or he is filled with admiration for the two good men and with contempt for the two evil men. Again and again the Reader wants to whisper in the ears of the two good men all that the Reader knows about the two evil men and their deadly Mission. And at the same time the Reader wants to scream at the two evil men telling them to stop and to think what will they get by destroying millions of fellow human beings.
But the Reader is helpless - she or he can only travel with these men, can see and hear them, but cannot speak to them. Only if she could speak with them…and stop this mindless Mission to annihilate millions and destroy thousands of square miles of verdant land.
RESONANCE seductively draws the Reader in; once in the Reader cannot get away, even for a moment. Who knows what is going to happen next? The Reader cannot leave those men and the two women, women who stir your heart with their enlightened outlook and universal affection for fellow human beings.
The Reader is held captive in a thrall, in a spell, which the Author, a wordsmith, a magnificent storyteller, so dazzlingly weaves, with a tale crafted with a prose of high quality. It is a tale told from the depths of understanding – of human nature, technology, global politics, and intelligence agencies – it is a tale told from heights of creativity. It just dazzles.
Though fraught with danger all along, the Reader yet loves the thrilling, exciting journey which the Author has so meticulously penned for her or him – taking the Reader from Jordan-Hindukush Mountains-Lahore-Mumbai-Delhi-New York-Abu Dhabi-Dubai-India…
In course of that journey the Reader somehow learns that RESONANCE contains two Resonances within itself: Physical Resonance created by Simple Harmonic Motion of the elements of nature; and Emotional Resonance created by the Vibration of the human hearts. And as the Reader travels further with the men and women in the Novel, another Resonance – a third Resonance – is created: between the Reader and the Novel.
When the journey ends, the Reader is left wondering ‘when will I get the Author’s second Novel?’ I too can hardly wait for the Author’s second Novel.
Meanwhile, in waiting, I hope to see, again - on a Big Screen - those four men and those two wonderful women.
Just a day after the Mumbai 26/11 terrorist attacks, a young Pakistani man lands at JFK Airport, New York, carrying a MacBook. As soon as he lands, a FBI Agent takes hold of his MacBook and arrests him. A brilliant Intelligence Officer from India flies down from Delhi to New York to lay hands on the secret buried somewhere deep inside the MacBook.
But no one – not even a supercomputer nor National Security Agency of the USA – can decipher the password that holds the key to the secret held by the MacBook.
The young Pakistani man himself too doesn’t know the password; he has not even the faintest idea of what lies buried in the MacBook. He and the Intelligence Officer, however, know that the backup of the personal computer of Former Chief of ISI is loaded in the MacBook. But what is there in that backup? What secret does the MacBook hold? Is that secret related to 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks? Or something more sinister, more deadly and more destructive?
As the young Pakistani man and the brilliant Intelligence Officer - together - rake their brains to solve these riddles, a natural human bond, transcending the enmity between their two nations, builds up between them all by itself. And gradually they embark on a Mission to unearth the truth, a Mission that soon becomes a Mission to Save India. The Reader too jumps in the fray; she or he cannot stand apart.
Elsewhere, a mysterious enigmatic man – who knows about Maharishi Raman; ponders about the existential question ‘Who am I?’; wonders ‘which one is more true, unity in diversity of culture or diversity in unity of religion?’ – that mysterious man has already embarked, long before, on a Mission to destroy India. With him in that Mission is a High Ranking Investigation Officer of India.
These four men.
A brilliant patriotic Intelligence Officer of India driven by love for fellow human beings; and a greedy Investigation Officer from India driven by the lure of money. A young man from Pakistan driven by the thought ‘we all are human beings’; and a mysterious enigmatic man from Pakistan driven by hate.
These four men: two good; two evil. The good men are on a Mission to Save India and the evil men are on a Mission to Destroy India.
Which Mission will finally succeed? Who will win? The Reader helplessly wishes and frantically hopes that the two good men will prevail over the two evil men. But how? How the good men can ever hope to stop the evil men? The evil men are already two steps ahead; the good men are still groping in dark.
As the Reader sees and hears these men, she or he is filled with admiration for the two good men and with contempt for the two evil men. Again and again the Reader wants to whisper in the ears of the two good men all that the Reader knows about the two evil men and their deadly Mission. And at the same time the Reader wants to scream at the two evil men telling them to stop and to think what will they get by destroying millions of fellow human beings.
But the Reader is helpless - she or he can only travel with these men, can see and hear them, but cannot speak to them. Only if she could speak with them…and stop this mindless Mission to annihilate millions and destroy thousands of square miles of verdant land.
RESONANCE seductively draws the Reader in; once in the Reader cannot get away, even for a moment. Who knows what is going to happen next? The Reader cannot leave those men and the two women, women who stir your heart with their enlightened outlook and universal affection for fellow human beings.
The Reader is held captive in a thrall, in a spell, which the Author, a wordsmith, a magnificent storyteller, so dazzlingly weaves, with a tale crafted with a prose of high quality. It is a tale told from the depths of understanding – of human nature, technology, global politics, and intelligence agencies – it is a tale told from heights of creativity. It just dazzles.
Though fraught with danger all along, the Reader yet loves the thrilling, exciting journey which the Author has so meticulously penned for her or him – taking the Reader from Jordan-Hindukush Mountains-Lahore-Mumbai-Delhi-New York-Abu Dhabi-Dubai-India…
In course of that journey the Reader somehow learns that RESONANCE contains two Resonances within itself: Physical Resonance created by Simple Harmonic Motion of the elements of nature; and Emotional Resonance created by the Vibration of the human hearts. And as the Reader travels further with the men and women in the Novel, another Resonance – a third Resonance – is created: between the Reader and the Novel.
When the journey ends, the Reader is left wondering ‘when will I get the Author’s second Novel?’ I too can hardly wait for the Author’s second Novel.
Meanwhile, in waiting, I hope to see, again - on a Big Screen - those four men and those two wonderful women.
January 24, 2015
OMG ! Truly Breathtaking Thriller . A tale that keep the reader hooked to the story line and let reader to turn pages itself . I myself keep on turning pages one by one and even try to do same at very last page .
● Starting from Front cover ....... Front Cover basically holds a Sketch of a Dam , Eyes and Title of Book "Resonance" as well as Name of author .
●Back cover design gives the idea of a calamity caused by Water . and a brief up of the plot .
●Now coming to the writting which I'll say is flawless .
keywords used in defining the story of Resonance are :- 2611 , India , Pakistan , India , Dubai , FBI , AlQaeda , Patriotism , Bravery , Faith and even Romance .
I wanna give complete review of this book but I'll not because I heartedly want others to read the book inspite of just reading Review . Author has successfully created many questions in the mind of readers with his writting and me as reader sees my self as completely hooked to book and trying to figure out many questions like I successfully figure out who's behind the voice of Shalim Amir Khan with the clues that author has left behind to keep the reader in loop .
Story clearly reveals the fct that author has done a vast research on Dams , tactics and especially the technology used in espionage world .
Coming to the title "RESONANCE" , I think author had chosen an apt term as whole plot of attacking the dams revolves around scientific term Resonance . In simple words RESONANCE is a phenomenon in which frequencies of two objects match causing a massive destruction .
For meeee..... the most gripping moment was the stance when the head of a Sovereign country made a request to another country to bug his own Residence and other important buildings of his country .
I'll say its MUST READ for all those who loves to read about Espionage and Defence .
With the plot line , I'll say , Author had tried to put no. of generous ideas like Traitor has No Nationality , Terror means terror doesn't mean in which form it is .Plot doesn't just thrill reader with Defence but also gave a strong message of love and peace . The relationship of Juhi ( Daughter of High Commissioner of India to US ) and Aban ( Son of Retired Official of ISI ) reveals the fact that family is nothing to do with blood but is the people you love .
In the story , a point came when PM of Pakistan talks to PM of India and debrief about the attack to be carried out in India and ensure complete co-operation which Pak PM actually do .
"Chaha Jaan " and Imran Malik too portrayed as true patriot and brave .With story author gave a message of peace , a meassage not just to the citizens of India and Pakistan but also to Governments of both the nation .
I love the character of Aban most because even after being citizen of Pakistan , he stepped forward to help Indian Security Agencies to dismantle the attack , giving an idea that TRUTH AND HUMANITY IS ALWAYS GREATER THAN BOUNDRIES DRAWN BY HUMANS . Role of Siddharth Rana , Joint Director of IB is also justified who works day and night to crck the case .
At last I'll say , RESONANCE is a must read book . And I truly hopes to read many more books pen down by Ajay sir :)
● Starting from Front cover ....... Front Cover basically holds a Sketch of a Dam , Eyes and Title of Book "Resonance" as well as Name of author .
●Back cover design gives the idea of a calamity caused by Water . and a brief up of the plot .
●Now coming to the writting which I'll say is flawless .
keywords used in defining the story of Resonance are :- 2611 , India , Pakistan , India , Dubai , FBI , AlQaeda , Patriotism , Bravery , Faith and even Romance .
I wanna give complete review of this book but I'll not because I heartedly want others to read the book inspite of just reading Review . Author has successfully created many questions in the mind of readers with his writting and me as reader sees my self as completely hooked to book and trying to figure out many questions like I successfully figure out who's behind the voice of Shalim Amir Khan with the clues that author has left behind to keep the reader in loop .
Story clearly reveals the fct that author has done a vast research on Dams , tactics and especially the technology used in espionage world .
Coming to the title "RESONANCE" , I think author had chosen an apt term as whole plot of attacking the dams revolves around scientific term Resonance . In simple words RESONANCE is a phenomenon in which frequencies of two objects match causing a massive destruction .
For meeee..... the most gripping moment was the stance when the head of a Sovereign country made a request to another country to bug his own Residence and other important buildings of his country .
I'll say its MUST READ for all those who loves to read about Espionage and Defence .
With the plot line , I'll say , Author had tried to put no. of generous ideas like Traitor has No Nationality , Terror means terror doesn't mean in which form it is .Plot doesn't just thrill reader with Defence but also gave a strong message of love and peace . The relationship of Juhi ( Daughter of High Commissioner of India to US ) and Aban ( Son of Retired Official of ISI ) reveals the fact that family is nothing to do with blood but is the people you love .
In the story , a point came when PM of Pakistan talks to PM of India and debrief about the attack to be carried out in India and ensure complete co-operation which Pak PM actually do .
"Chaha Jaan " and Imran Malik too portrayed as true patriot and brave .With story author gave a message of peace , a meassage not just to the citizens of India and Pakistan but also to Governments of both the nation .
I love the character of Aban most because even after being citizen of Pakistan , he stepped forward to help Indian Security Agencies to dismantle the attack , giving an idea that TRUTH AND HUMANITY IS ALWAYS GREATER THAN BOUNDRIES DRAWN BY HUMANS . Role of Siddharth Rana , Joint Director of IB is also justified who works day and night to crck the case .
At last I'll say , RESONANCE is a must read book . And I truly hopes to read many more books pen down by Ajay sir :)
January 10, 2015
From the first look at the novel, it doesn’t reveals anything about the plot but when I’ll tell you that the plot is basically about a terrorist group attacking an Indian Dam using the ‘Resonance’ effect that we read in basic physics, then the book cover looks perfect.
As the author is basically working for IRS, we can expect a lot from him over this kind of genre and the same got delivered by Ajay. His professional background gives him the knowledge of the working of different secret agencies of the world and hence he proves to be a perfect person to be writing over this thrilling and eventful plot.
The story of the book basically revolves around the al Quida and their plan to destroy India by attacking a huge dam of India. Aban, a pakistani boy, who somehow got caught as a suspect of Mumbai attacks at Taj Hotel, is having a valuable breakthorugh over this plan and extends his support to Siddharth Rana, the Joint Director of the IB. The Plan is the most deadliest plan ever made and so is the investigation by the international agencies to stop the massacre. The doomsday would be bought up by a basic effect of physics called ‘Resonance’.
Story line and the plot is fantastic, the only thing which I felt was lacking was the writing style of Ajay. I felt that dialogues were missing the charm and everything was looking a bit dramatic, the soul was missing. But overall it is the best terrorism novel I have ever read by an Indian author.
The best part of the novel, according to me was the climax. It was totally unexpected and took the reader totally offgaurd.
Full review at 'THE AUTHOR'S BLOG'.
As the author is basically working for IRS, we can expect a lot from him over this kind of genre and the same got delivered by Ajay. His professional background gives him the knowledge of the working of different secret agencies of the world and hence he proves to be a perfect person to be writing over this thrilling and eventful plot.
The story of the book basically revolves around the al Quida and their plan to destroy India by attacking a huge dam of India. Aban, a pakistani boy, who somehow got caught as a suspect of Mumbai attacks at Taj Hotel, is having a valuable breakthorugh over this plan and extends his support to Siddharth Rana, the Joint Director of the IB. The Plan is the most deadliest plan ever made and so is the investigation by the international agencies to stop the massacre. The doomsday would be bought up by a basic effect of physics called ‘Resonance’.
Story line and the plot is fantastic, the only thing which I felt was lacking was the writing style of Ajay. I felt that dialogues were missing the charm and everything was looking a bit dramatic, the soul was missing. But overall it is the best terrorism novel I have ever read by an Indian author.
The best part of the novel, according to me was the climax. It was totally unexpected and took the reader totally offgaurd.
Full review at 'THE AUTHOR'S BLOG'.
January 3, 2015
.....The book is a thrilling read from the beginning to the end. There is terror, of course. But what sets this book apart from the other stylish and taut thrillers of the West, is that the book does not indulge in demonizing any religion. The author has borrowed heavily from the Sufi traditions of India. Sufism itself evolved as a soothing and soulful blend of the best of Hindu and Islamic beliefs, and hence, the same soulful touch is found in many places in the story. ........................................................................................................The author, Ajay Pandey, is an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). During his long and successful career with the IRS, he has had several occasions to work closely with law enforcement. Other than taxation laws, which, of course, are his bread-and-butter work. This kind of exposure has given him a ring-side view of the world of terrorism, terror financing and economic offences, and that exposure has come into play quite evidently in this book.
Over all, a wonderful read. A book which is special because it is written by an Indian in the Indian context. The locations, agencies and agent-prototypes are known and familiar. This is Indian Writing in a different genre, a different class. A good read for this holiday season? Definitely, yes.
For the full review please see http://talktalkmein.blogspot.in/2014/...
Over all, a wonderful read. A book which is special because it is written by an Indian in the Indian context. The locations, agencies and agent-prototypes are known and familiar. This is Indian Writing in a different genre, a different class. A good read for this holiday season? Definitely, yes.
For the full review please see http://talktalkmein.blogspot.in/2014/...
January 15, 2015
An amazing thriller.So enticing! The scheme of events so vividly described that if you close your eyes you can actually see the events happening !I can talk about the characters , the landscapes, the events as if I know each of it for years !Such a lively write up ! It was extremely difficult to keep off my hands from it once i started reading the book.But indeed I did keep myself away.I read the book in whole 10 days !.I have come across such an interesting lively thriller after a long time.So like a small kid who doesn't want a yummy laddoo to get over in one gobble, keeps pinching it a little at a time, I also read to book only a few pages a day :-) Didn't want the experience to get over soon :-)An absolute thriller. Ajay sir looking forward to your next write up.
January 6, 2017
Marvelous - wonderful built up of suspense and science fiction, with theories which are sound and appear so genuine and real to the extent that one can visualize the happening. Considering this is his debut novel, Ajay has done a fantastic job.
A must read for all those who enjoy science fiction, politics, terrorism OR variety of human behavior and psychology.
I could not put the book until I reached the last page and the end.
A must read for all those who enjoy science fiction, politics, terrorism OR variety of human behavior and psychology.
I could not put the book until I reached the last page and the end.
September 14, 2014
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What sets Resonance apart from other menial thrillers is the treasure-trove of information and generous use of technology and swanky gadgets. I was almost expecting the book to culminate with Uttarakhand 2013 floods…
What sets Resonance apart from other menial thrillers is the treasure-trove of information and generous use of technology and swanky gadgets. I was almost expecting the book to culminate with Uttarakhand 2013 floods…
January 29, 2015
I have a lot of list of books to write review.I really wondered after reading Resonance how the author was able to write such wonderful fiction. I spoke with some of my friends who read Resonance one thing I came to know is if you start the book You start the book you must finish it ..Great thriller.Nice work.......
February 19, 2015
it is edge of the seat stuff by debut Author Ajay. It is constantly getting at you at a breakneck speed. The facts have well studied before imbibing in the story and most importantly there is a hook factor to the entire novel. you will be hooked to it until you finish it!!! A brilliant debut indeed!!!
February 22, 2015
Its an engaging,fast paced,knowledgeable read.Great debut work.Reading it was like watching a well made,very long hollywood style action thriller but with an Indian(and Pakistani as well) cast.
A must read for Matthew Reilly fan base!!!
A must read for Matthew Reilly fan base!!!
April 12, 2015
Very good novel. Nice story. Divided into small chapters, so even if you have 5 min in hand, you can start (and finish) another chapter.
The name and cover picture will make sense once you know the main plot.
An amazing pacy and page-turner thriller.
The name and cover picture will make sense once you know the main plot.
An amazing pacy and page-turner thriller.
January 18, 2015
Page turning thriller, with a classical touch of physics(in fact I brushed up few things to understand the plot). Good output from Ajay in his first attempt. Thank you!
May 22, 2015
A perfect thriller that races with the perfect flow of words and pulse increasing situations.
You do not expect that from an Indian author, but with resonance you can.
High hopes on the next book!!
You do not expect that from an Indian author, but with resonance you can.
High hopes on the next book!!
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June 1, 2019Ajay's "Resonance" reads like a racy unputdownable thriller. Gives a glimpse into the shadowy cloak-&-dagger dangerous world of Secret Service agents, who put their lives on line to protect our country. These unsung heroes love the country to the point of "madness" but whose exploits are seldom revealed. The author has skillfully woven the characters with vivid imagery & gripping narration making "Resonance" a fit subject for a nationalist movie to educate the public and also inspire the gennext. Suggest Ajay take it up with a good production house. Must read for all officers of law enforcement agencies & security forces.
September 27, 2018
The book is fast paced and intelligent. The author spends sufficient time on details while keeping the story going forward. The only thing that I didn't like was too much attention to details, for example, Resonance and simple harmonic motion concept related to science was explained too long.
August 28, 2017
Story started with pace. Some basic info of scramblers, bugs etc. Climax was not so exciting.
February 6, 2022
Superb book. Worth reading.
February 9, 2016
Book Name- Resonance
Author Name- Ajay
Publisher- Westland Books
Pages- 376
Price- ₹350
Blurb-
Siddharth Rana, the Joint Director of the IB, is at his wits end attempting to unravel that mystery. Working with the blindest of clues, Siddharth has to race against time to prevent terrorists from achieving their horrific goal-an India laid low by a catastrophe of biblical proportions.
This is a story that leaps across continents, gets to the heart of convoluted terrorist plots and attacks and amazes you with its exposition of high-tech gadgetry and science. It is equally a story of breathtaking bravery, recounted at a mind-blowing pace. At its core, it is also a story about the beauty of relationships.
Relationships that are beyond national boundaries and historic enmities.
Review- "Resonance" is the excellent debut by author Ajay. Book show's the vast knowledge of author about international agencies, how they work, borders or india and pakistan. You're hooked to book from the very first page and you're hooked untill the last page.
Every chapter is ended with the question what next? You're forced by the strength of the plot and story to turn the page.
About the cover and title of book, it is perfect for the plot as the plot revolves around the scientific term Resonance which is used by a terrorist group to destroy a dam.
Language is simple and easily understandable, only thing which i missed is dialogues and effective writing skill. You keep missing the effective writing which is covered by excellent plot and storyline.
There's a love angel too between Aryan and Juhi who study together in US. The thriller is peppered with high end gadgets which a story a filmy feel.
Rating-
Book Cover- 4/5
Language Justification- 3/5
Character Justification- 4/5
Final Rating- 3.5/5
So Resonance is the Must Read book for thrill and patriotic friction lovers with lot of knowledge.
You can get your copy from Amazon or Flipkart or nearby book store.
Review by- Ravi Gurunani
Author Name- Ajay
Publisher- Westland Books
Pages- 376
Price- ₹350
Blurb-
Siddharth Rana, the Joint Director of the IB, is at his wits end attempting to unravel that mystery. Working with the blindest of clues, Siddharth has to race against time to prevent terrorists from achieving their horrific goal-an India laid low by a catastrophe of biblical proportions.
This is a story that leaps across continents, gets to the heart of convoluted terrorist plots and attacks and amazes you with its exposition of high-tech gadgetry and science. It is equally a story of breathtaking bravery, recounted at a mind-blowing pace. At its core, it is also a story about the beauty of relationships.
Relationships that are beyond national boundaries and historic enmities.
Review- "Resonance" is the excellent debut by author Ajay. Book show's the vast knowledge of author about international agencies, how they work, borders or india and pakistan. You're hooked to book from the very first page and you're hooked untill the last page.
Every chapter is ended with the question what next? You're forced by the strength of the plot and story to turn the page.
About the cover and title of book, it is perfect for the plot as the plot revolves around the scientific term Resonance which is used by a terrorist group to destroy a dam.
Language is simple and easily understandable, only thing which i missed is dialogues and effective writing skill. You keep missing the effective writing which is covered by excellent plot and storyline.
There's a love angel too between Aryan and Juhi who study together in US. The thriller is peppered with high end gadgets which a story a filmy feel.
Rating-
Book Cover- 4/5
Language Justification- 3/5
Character Justification- 4/5
Final Rating- 3.5/5
So Resonance is the Must Read book for thrill and patriotic friction lovers with lot of knowledge.
You can get your copy from Amazon or Flipkart or nearby book store.
Review by- Ravi Gurunani
December 5, 2015
One of those books that you struggle to finish. Finally when you do & visit Goodreads to review it; you ask yourself: "Where the heck is the ZERO star rating?"
Yeah. That bad a book this is. Bought it from Amazon (Kindle format) because the price was dirt cheap & the rating was nearly 4 stars. Reading was a pain with a plot that went all over the place with huge loopholes and a storytelling that was extremely dull. Neither are the characters sketched well, nor does the writing style arouse any interest. IMO, the last two are very important for a suspense thriller to hold a reader hooked..
Alas, something that Resonance severely lacked!
Yeah. That bad a book this is. Bought it from Amazon (Kindle format) because the price was dirt cheap & the rating was nearly 4 stars. Reading was a pain with a plot that went all over the place with huge loopholes and a storytelling that was extremely dull. Neither are the characters sketched well, nor does the writing style arouse any interest. IMO, the last two are very important for a suspense thriller to hold a reader hooked..
Alas, something that Resonance severely lacked!
September 14, 2015
The author makes use of real events to build a credible fictional story.The story is fast paced and keeps the reader glued. Very interestingly and perhaps correctly, all Indians are not shown as "good" and those from Pakistan "bad". The scientific principle of "resonance' which also happens to be the title of the book, is at the heart of the story as it has the potential to wreak havoc. It almost does but for the last moment realization by a character whose presence is felt through the book though he is there only for a short while.
March 9, 2015
I thought I was reading a Bollywood Movie! Caught my interest at first then I lost it! Can read books by this author more though! I didn't mind reading it. No major influence or inspiration too. I liked it. (3 stars from my side)
September 13, 2015
Goes nice , goes down n ends ok ok
Had a good story but didnt work out right had many ups n downs
Had a good story but didnt work out right had many ups n downs
April 6, 2015
Nice plot but the narration could have been be better. A quick read for a peek into Indo-pak relations post 26/11.
January 13, 2016
Wow. Stunning. Excellent..
Pacy. well researched. Edge of the seat thriller.. Can't be a better debut.just too good.
Pacy. well researched. Edge of the seat thriller.. Can't be a better debut.just too good.
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