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Operation ‘Fox-Hunt’
An army addicted to power, a soldier prepared for the ultimate sacrifice, and a spy who will go to any length to stop him – Operation ‘Fox-Hunt’ is a tale of sacrifice, camaraderie and betrayal. The Pakistani army, mauled by the Abbottabad raid, decides to create and execute an operation that will get the Pakistani public opinion firmly behind them. Major Shezad Khan, a much decorated officer from the Pakistani army’s elite Special Service Group (SSG) embarks on a mission to attack a strategic target in India. His comrades-in-arms are five ferocious Lashakar-e-Taiba militants. Though he crosses into India through Kashmir, there is one man who has been tasked with the job of ensuring that they don't reach their target. RAW’s Senior Field Agent Sanjay Khanna teams up with Military Intelligence and NSG to thwart the attack.The narrative sweeps across the vast expanses of Tajikistan, the malarial jungles of Bengal, through conflict zones in Baluchistan, and the Vale of Kashmir as the two men and their teams race against time. A thrilling finale awaits in the maximum city – Mumbai.Will the ‘Fox-Hunt’ succeed?
211 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2014
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September 3, 2016
The cover of the book looks alluring and gives a blur hint that book is related to army or maybe some secret mission. The title of the book is clear and simple and conveying about some operation or plan that needs to be executed. The story revolves around India and Pakistan and their native affairs. Operation Fox-Hunt is a political thriller.
Author has done neat and clear narration in his book. The flow of the story is smooth. The book is successful in gripping the reader’s mind from the very first page. The drama is well played in the book by the characters it holds. The neat characterization and smooth flow makes the book interesting. Author has also provided a glossary part at the end of the book so that the readers can read the book without any deviations and thus making the reading journey easy.
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Author has done neat and clear narration in his book. The flow of the story is smooth. The book is successful in gripping the reader’s mind from the very first page. The drama is well played in the book by the characters it holds. The neat characterization and smooth flow makes the book interesting. Author has also provided a glossary part at the end of the book so that the readers can read the book without any deviations and thus making the reading journey easy.
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July 7, 2015
Since reading Red Jihad by Sami Ahmed Khan, I have been a bit wary of trying Indian authors in genre of Political thrillers, War-Fic and Espionage. Purchasing this book was . . . well . . . a risk.
When, I sat down to read, found it a bit absorbing. My initial inhibitions apart, the book for its part turned out to be taking me in soon. The First half of the book is brilliant, though the second-half is a bit let-down. Editing has a few issues, too. Character sketches are brief, encouraging a racy read (feels too fast at a few places). There were a few loose ends too, but still the book is a 'read-it-till-the-end'-er.
The author has done a brilliant first job of it and is absolutely positively going places. To start with, the author for most part has been politically neutral. Secondly,I believe he's a great fan of The Master- Frederick Forsyth. So, we see a lot of Master's influence there. Thirdly, his narration style definitely is intriguing. The research work was good but still falls short on many avenues . . . . The three stars are for a marvelous, beautiful and a genuine first attempt. A little more effort and Siddhartha Thorat is coming out with flying colours. So, yes the next time you read his name on a book cover, I'd suggest you pick it up for an enjoyable read . :-)
When, I sat down to read, found it a bit absorbing. My initial inhibitions apart, the book for its part turned out to be taking me in soon. The First half of the book is brilliant, though the second-half is a bit let-down. Editing has a few issues, too. Character sketches are brief, encouraging a racy read (feels too fast at a few places). There were a few loose ends too, but still the book is a 'read-it-till-the-end'-er.
The author has done a brilliant first job of it and is absolutely positively going places. To start with, the author for most part has been politically neutral. Secondly,I believe he's a great fan of The Master- Frederick Forsyth. So, we see a lot of Master's influence there. Thirdly, his narration style definitely is intriguing. The research work was good but still falls short on many avenues . . . . The three stars are for a marvelous, beautiful and a genuine first attempt. A little more effort and Siddhartha Thorat is coming out with flying colours. So, yes the next time you read his name on a book cover, I'd suggest you pick it up for an enjoyable read . :-)
November 20, 2016
4 stars because this book is about India winning over the terrorists planning to attack. Liked the way author has explained each and every military designations may be it be Pakistan or India both. The levels in which all this Indian security departments work is amazing. Good to read book...
October 31, 2017
Wow... started off this book with least or zero expectations. It has been the trend. Indian authors are built up like some real stars and when you go through the book , you feel let down.
I selected this book purely on instinct, nobody had suggested the same. After ages I picked up a book purely on synopsis and I can say I am glad to have done.
The book is fast paced from the word go. All the characters hit the ground running. The Pakistani side ( political and army) is depicted in such a concise and crisp manner that you really pick up on the under current of the storyline quickly.
The way the operation is planned by the Pakistani side is so well narrated that you feel that there might be some truth to it and may not all be fiction.
The way Indian armed forces pick up different clues and put them together is a topic which, if not handled properly, will look too coincidental and unbelievable. But thats where the author takes the cake. He shows how different personnel bring in their experiences to connect the picture and solve the puzzle.
Also a special mention to the description and depiction of the action sequences, it makes you want to read just that one page more. Its in such a clear language that most of the people will connect and picturise it in their head just as the author wants.
Its an unputdownable adventure. Its an action packed novel..!! And best part it can be finished from start to end in just one sitting..
Enjoy this guys, its a rare action gem from an Indian author..
I selected this book purely on instinct, nobody had suggested the same. After ages I picked up a book purely on synopsis and I can say I am glad to have done.
The book is fast paced from the word go. All the characters hit the ground running. The Pakistani side ( political and army) is depicted in such a concise and crisp manner that you really pick up on the under current of the storyline quickly.
The way the operation is planned by the Pakistani side is so well narrated that you feel that there might be some truth to it and may not all be fiction.
The way Indian armed forces pick up different clues and put them together is a topic which, if not handled properly, will look too coincidental and unbelievable. But thats where the author takes the cake. He shows how different personnel bring in their experiences to connect the picture and solve the puzzle.
Also a special mention to the description and depiction of the action sequences, it makes you want to read just that one page more. Its in such a clear language that most of the people will connect and picturise it in their head just as the author wants.
Its an unputdownable adventure. Its an action packed novel..!! And best part it can be finished from start to end in just one sitting..
Enjoy this guys, its a rare action gem from an Indian author..
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May 25, 2017
This was my first book on an espionage plot. I liked the book. Must say the author has a good understanding of armed forces and their tactics. There is a parallel narration running through the book, where the author delves on various special forces, their history, their purpose and specialty. I enjoyed these encyclopedic snippets. This augurs well. However, I wish the author had worked on the climax. I kind of saw it coming.
Overall a good book to start, I will definitely look forward to the author's next book.
Overall a good book to start, I will definitely look forward to the author's next book.
May 25, 2017
A political spy thriller which could have easily been a political suspense spy thriller
The author lays out all the cards in front of us right in the beginning of the book. This single handedly takes away the nail-biting suspense that he could have created in the highly engaging book.
The author has researched well and brought out a lot a details about defense related organizations on both sides of the border. Each character has been properly established and a dimension added to their character by way of back story.
The author lays out all the cards in front of us right in the beginning of the book. This single handedly takes away the nail-biting suspense that he could have created in the highly engaging book.
The author has researched well and brought out a lot a details about defense related organizations on both sides of the border. Each character has been properly established and a dimension added to their character by way of back story.
December 23, 2018
Firstly a warning. If you have no association with the Army or police don't read it. It's too technical. Even I, as an army veteran, had difficulty following the units and subunits. That said, I learnt a lot about how the Indian spywork is done.
The story is about a planned attacks by Pakistani elements on Pune airport and how it is aborted.
Too many subplots about Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran etc.
The story is about a planned attacks by Pakistani elements on Pune airport and how it is aborted.
Too many subplots about Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran etc.
October 22, 2020
This is a good spy thriller. The way the writer wrote it down sounds very very much realistic and never overboard. This is a fast-paced one and there is no unnecessary romantic element added to make it a cliche filmy script. There is some very good action and chase sequences where you can view those while reading the book. The best part is that the story has the human touch in spite of being a spy military thriller.
July 13, 2017
Good political thriller. Siddharth had given a clear idea of the plot of which the pak terrorists wanted to carried out. Though there's no such big twist or nail biting climax, writer had kept the speed steady throughout and maintained the pace. Got an idea of various departments of Indian and Pakistan intelligence. You can give shot to read this as one time.
May 15, 2019
Amazing Book and very interesting read. The Author has taken inspiration from Frederick Forsyth no doubt, but really like the Indian elements in it. Also, loved the intelligence gathering exercise by the Indian Agencies and even if 60-70% of that is true, its something to be proud of.
Its also a small book, managed to complete it in 2 hours.
Its also a small book, managed to complete it in 2 hours.
August 13, 2022
It's Just Thrilling
As my caption tells, I was just thrilled from the first word till the last word. Wonderful fiction, can I call this a fiction? I hope this didn't happen, for true. Bcoz, I"m Punekar. However, I wish we do have such capable Agents n Commandos around here always. Jai Hind! Vande Mataram! Bharat Mataki Jai.
As my caption tells, I was just thrilled from the first word till the last word. Wonderful fiction, can I call this a fiction? I hope this didn't happen, for true. Bcoz, I"m Punekar. However, I wish we do have such capable Agents n Commandos around here always. Jai Hind! Vande Mataram! Bharat Mataki Jai.
August 28, 2017
brilliant. fast paced. peppered with factual data which makes it more interesting.
November 11, 2017
Quite well written!!!!
September 10, 2019
Gripping and plausible
A thrilling narrative of the cat and mouse game of terror and counterterrorism. The Great Game goes on as always.
A thrilling narrative of the cat and mouse game of terror and counterterrorism. The Great Game goes on as always.
September 3, 2015
A rugged font highlighting the operation name – Fox-Hunt; as the name implies this story is about an operation about hunting a character named – Fox. Now, who is the – Fox? Is he the terrorist or a saviour being hunted by the bad men – the story unveils?
The story is set on the very dear plot of every single Indian heart – Pakistan and India, with the adjoining nations as the story demands. The sweet-sour relationship between India and Pakistan is a sensitive issue and needs to be handled with utmost care and the author has succeeded in his efforts. The story is not at all biased towards any nation or any group rather it just revolves around the said – operation.
Not only the technical aspects, you will definitely appreciate the creative bent of mind of the author as he grips you with the minute details right from the first sentence of the story.You travel across timelines as the characters descend from one location to another for completing their tasks.The thrill was second to none. Once you complete reading the narrative, your respect for the armed forces will achieve new heights. You will actually realize how the system and forces work and implement the deadly missions – nothing less than harbouring a heroic attitude.
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The story is set on the very dear plot of every single Indian heart – Pakistan and India, with the adjoining nations as the story demands. The sweet-sour relationship between India and Pakistan is a sensitive issue and needs to be handled with utmost care and the author has succeeded in his efforts. The story is not at all biased towards any nation or any group rather it just revolves around the said – operation.
Not only the technical aspects, you will definitely appreciate the creative bent of mind of the author as he grips you with the minute details right from the first sentence of the story.You travel across timelines as the characters descend from one location to another for completing their tasks.The thrill was second to none. Once you complete reading the narrative, your respect for the armed forces will achieve new heights. You will actually realize how the system and forces work and implement the deadly missions – nothing less than harbouring a heroic attitude.
Source: http://booksnewsindia.wordpress.com/2...
September 21, 2014
A fairly decent effort from the author but left a lot to be desired. I could detect the influence of multiple F. Forsyth novels with way too many similarities to Day Of The Jackal and The Fourth Protocol.
A spy thriller is very nuanced and I think the author missed out on way too many things: the characters were very poorly developed with shabby back stories, the details - while impressive at some times - did not leave much of an positive impression most of the times. And the ending!!! With other serious problems through the book, the ending would have provided a good way to redeem some entertainment value but the reader would probably be left disappointed by the extremely predictable and tepid ending.
Overall, this is not a bad book, but it's hardly something I would advice spending money on :(
A spy thriller is very nuanced and I think the author missed out on way too many things: the characters were very poorly developed with shabby back stories, the details - while impressive at some times - did not leave much of an positive impression most of the times. And the ending!!! With other serious problems through the book, the ending would have provided a good way to redeem some entertainment value but the reader would probably be left disappointed by the extremely predictable and tepid ending.
Overall, this is not a bad book, but it's hardly something I would advice spending money on :(
August 8, 2016
In one word - utter disappointment!
The plot is one-dimensional. No twist in the tale. Same old story of Pakistani ISI plots to attack an airfield in India. One super RAW agent in a track of the plot. A covert operation in Balochistan, Bangladesh, and India. Unimaginative and very monotonous. The plot starts in Pakistan and as usual, India foiled it. That's it. No character building, no back story. The book got finished in one seating and shouted like a highly unimaginative work. Better read Mukul Deva's work. Much better writer with exciting storylines.
The plot is one-dimensional. No twist in the tale. Same old story of Pakistani ISI plots to attack an airfield in India. One super RAW agent in a track of the plot. A covert operation in Balochistan, Bangladesh, and India. Unimaginative and very monotonous. The plot starts in Pakistan and as usual, India foiled it. That's it. No character building, no back story. The book got finished in one seating and shouted like a highly unimaginative work. Better read Mukul Deva's work. Much better writer with exciting storylines.
November 1, 2016
Good book with an engaging plot of how the intelligence sorks to trackdowntheterrorists.
One thingi felt missing was the role oddouble agents and the ISI moles tracking the progress of sponsored terrorism
One thingi felt missing was the role oddouble agents and the ISI moles tracking the progress of sponsored terrorism
September 22, 2014
boring :(
November 10, 2015
Decent read.
June 10, 2016
Top Notch Reach
The flow of the story puts Indian fiction novels very much in the league of western writers. An exciting and exhilarating experience.
The flow of the story puts Indian fiction novels very much in the league of western writers. An exciting and exhilarating experience.
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