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Ibil
Ibil is a fast paced biopunk action thriller that raises the critical issue of terrorism and explores the sentimental and environmental forces which trap an individual in this abyss. The novel revolves around the 2013 pandemic of MERS coronavirus and brings to light its ancient roots. It explores the ramifications of countries dividing into opposing groups over a rumoured lab-leak and gain of function theory for the coronavirus pandemic.The novel grapples with the factors that lead to different types of terrorists - from foot soldiers to lone wolves. This novel also discusses the contributing factors to the recent surge in terrorism for which corrupt regimes play a central role. Ibil is set in the backdrop of coalition forces' withdrawal from Afghanistan during a global coronavirus pandemic. The climax of the novel takes place in the Seven Day War during which the Taliban forces conquer Afghanistan at breakneck speed with help from Pakistan. Their opponent, the Northern Alliance is supported by Tajikistan and India to maintain control over the Panjshir Valley. During the war, despite from opposing sides, many intelligence operatives have to work together to stop the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) from starting a chimera virus pandemic. This complex geo-political web is further compounded with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) declaring war against the Taliban.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2015
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About the author
Adeerus Ghayan
14 books49 followersAdeerus Ghayan has a catalogue of 20 works, both fiction and non-fiction. His fiction delves into socio-politico-military themes, often addressing controversial topics such as religious tensions, military interventions, Western interference in international affairs, elitism, global corruption, and drone warfare. He is also written in other genres, including hard science fiction and thrilling adventure series.
In his non-fiction works, he covers a diverse range of subjects such as autism, eco-friendly plastics, renewable energy, the circular economy, historical events, neurophology, and religion.
In his non-fiction works, he covers a diverse range of subjects such as autism, eco-friendly plastics, renewable energy, the circular economy, historical events, neurophology, and religion.
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October 8, 2021
The book is based on the last year’s MERS coronavirus pandemic. It takes us two years in future when the coronavirus mutates into an airborne variant. Rather than developing a cure and vaccine for the virus, the countries go into political bickering and spreading rumours of virus lab leak theories. Unable to control the spread, the countries have to lockdown their nations to battle the pandemic which results in economic crises throughout the globe. This leads the USA pulling out of Afghanistan with the aim of recovering their economy by stopping trillions of dollars going to the war. In the meanwhile, an Anti-Vaccination Movement starts in the USA that gets hijacked by Russia to derail the government. As the USA Military end their war, a new Seven Day War starts in Afghanistan, after which the Taliban conquer the entire country. Other neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Tajikistan, India and Russia get involved in the Seven Day Afghan war, supporting opposing sides.
The Seven Day War sets the scenario for the real story of the novel which is about deadly viruses created in a lab. Terrorists are trying to get these viruses and release them in the public already suffering from the global epidemic of the coronavirus. Agents from many countries have to work together in Afghanistan to stop these viruses from getting released as their countries battle each other out in the Seven Day War.
I liked the connection of corruption and terrorism which the author has explored in this novel. Being a Pakistani, I know how terrorism is directly linked with the corruption in our country.
The Seven Day War sets the scenario for the real story of the novel which is about deadly viruses created in a lab. Terrorists are trying to get these viruses and release them in the public already suffering from the global epidemic of the coronavirus. Agents from many countries have to work together in Afghanistan to stop these viruses from getting released as their countries battle each other out in the Seven Day War.
I liked the connection of corruption and terrorism which the author has explored in this novel. Being a Pakistani, I know how terrorism is directly linked with the corruption in our country.
June 3, 2023
Did this book predict Trump winning the 2016 election with Russian support? And did this book predict he will lose in 2020 and win again in 2024?
This novel is a mixed bag of goodies and very fast paced. It talks about a global coronavirus pandemic that leads to severe economic crisis in the USA for which a new vaccine has to be developed. Once the vaccinations start, many Americans start anti-vaccination protests that is hijacked by the Russians to interfere in the politics. All this leads to America's decision to pull out of Afghanistan. This would divert all of their money which they've been spending on the war back to their own country to rebuild the economy. Without the American support the Taliban start their march through Afghanistan and conquer the entire country within seven days. While all this is happening, the heroes of the story chase a whole lot of terrorists and extremists to stop them from releasing deadly viruses into the world. During this chase the coronavirus mutates into an airborne variant and the debate starts whether the virus is the result of gain of function and lab leak or natural mutation. As I said a whole lot of things in one book, and I haven’t touched the Crusades.
In short the story tries to build a connection between the MERS coronavirus outbreaks and bio-terrorism. American, Russian and Pakistani agencies work together to stop the virus from spreading throughout the globe.
Be warned, this book is not for everyone. It is for the ones who enjoy super-fast spy novels and interested in geopolitics of the region.
This novel is a mixed bag of goodies and very fast paced. It talks about a global coronavirus pandemic that leads to severe economic crisis in the USA for which a new vaccine has to be developed. Once the vaccinations start, many Americans start anti-vaccination protests that is hijacked by the Russians to interfere in the politics. All this leads to America's decision to pull out of Afghanistan. This would divert all of their money which they've been spending on the war back to their own country to rebuild the economy. Without the American support the Taliban start their march through Afghanistan and conquer the entire country within seven days. While all this is happening, the heroes of the story chase a whole lot of terrorists and extremists to stop them from releasing deadly viruses into the world. During this chase the coronavirus mutates into an airborne variant and the debate starts whether the virus is the result of gain of function and lab leak or natural mutation. As I said a whole lot of things in one book, and I haven’t touched the Crusades.
In short the story tries to build a connection between the MERS coronavirus outbreaks and bio-terrorism. American, Russian and Pakistani agencies work together to stop the virus from spreading throughout the globe.
Be warned, this book is not for everyone. It is for the ones who enjoy super-fast spy novels and interested in geopolitics of the region.
November 16, 2015
It is a techno-thriller with detailed descriptions of viruses and their mutations. Enjoyable for anyone fond of a fast pace and action thriller.
A few grammatical issues but nothing that hampers the quick read or lowers the enjoyment factor. Gives an insight look into the complex nature of espionage and its link with terrorism. All sides supporting terrorists for their gains leading to a loss for everyone. A good point highlighted by the author.
A few grammatical issues but nothing that hampers the quick read or lowers the enjoyment factor. Gives an insight look into the complex nature of espionage and its link with terrorism. All sides supporting terrorists for their gains leading to a loss for everyone. A good point highlighted by the author.
May 12, 2023
Eery. What’s going on with this book? And why isn’t this book all over the world?
It predicts global airborne coronavirus, lockdowns, antivaxers, Russians hijacking the US elections, lab leak theory, Taliban conquering Afghanistan in seven days.
And the book was published in 2015.
What else will come true from this book? It has accurately predicted the last decade so far. Is this decade going to be the same as in the book???
Let us pray the author is wrong about this decade.
It predicts global airborne coronavirus, lockdowns, antivaxers, Russians hijacking the US elections, lab leak theory, Taliban conquering Afghanistan in seven days.
And the book was published in 2015.
What else will come true from this book? It has accurately predicted the last decade so far. Is this decade going to be the same as in the book???
Let us pray the author is wrong about this decade.
October 24, 2021
An interesting novel; quite fast paced.
In the global coronavirus pandemic the story takes place in Afghanistan's Seven Day War where the Taliban conquer the country with Pakistan's help. During the Seven Day War Russian, Pakistani and American agents try to stop terrorists from starting another pandemic.
A different perspective on the Afghan War. The author has tried to create a link between this war and the Crusades via President Bush II and Pope Urban II's speeches.
The spread of airborne coronavirus throughout the globe is a nightmarish scenario which dictates the entire narrative including the US pulling out of Afghanistan and the fall of the government to the Taliban in the Seven Day War.
Its the first time I've read about gain of function research on viruses and its horrifying. The lab leak theory of the chimera virus versus the ancient sources of the coronavirus and their association with greed is another unique perspective.
All in all, its a very different kind of book that first puts the case of a nightmarish scenario of a global coronavirus pandemic that leads to economic crises and antivax protests that lead to the US pulling out of Afghanistan that leads to the Taliban conquering the entire country within seven days. And all this isn't even the main story.
A definite read for anyone interested in the geopolitics of this region.
In the global coronavirus pandemic the story takes place in Afghanistan's Seven Day War where the Taliban conquer the country with Pakistan's help. During the Seven Day War Russian, Pakistani and American agents try to stop terrorists from starting another pandemic.
A different perspective on the Afghan War. The author has tried to create a link between this war and the Crusades via President Bush II and Pope Urban II's speeches.
The spread of airborne coronavirus throughout the globe is a nightmarish scenario which dictates the entire narrative including the US pulling out of Afghanistan and the fall of the government to the Taliban in the Seven Day War.
Its the first time I've read about gain of function research on viruses and its horrifying. The lab leak theory of the chimera virus versus the ancient sources of the coronavirus and their association with greed is another unique perspective.
All in all, its a very different kind of book that first puts the case of a nightmarish scenario of a global coronavirus pandemic that leads to economic crises and antivax protests that lead to the US pulling out of Afghanistan that leads to the Taliban conquering the entire country within seven days. And all this isn't even the main story.
A definite read for anyone interested in the geopolitics of this region.
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