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Road to Redemption: A Global Spy Thriller
He was her nemesis. Now he’s her partner. Former spy Petra Shirazi settles into a life in Paris under the alias of Ana Zagini. Her new world comes crashing down after a visit from a former Agency colleague forces her back into fieldwork. As they race to stop a mole that has infiltrated the Agency, they uncover an insidious plot to destroy the leadership of the International Monetary Fund. The investigation spirals downward and she is forced to enlist the help of her nemesis, the Ahriman, a deadly Iranian assassin now in hiding and presumed dead by most intelligence sources. Together they must face their demons to stop a conspiracy that threatens to bring global commerce to its knees. To do so, Petra must confront her past, the traumatic experience that took her out of the field, and her complex relationship with the Ahriman. The race to prevent a global financial meltdown begins. Fans of Daniel Silva, David Baldacci, Frederick Forsyth, Brad Lee, Matt Sloane, Danielle Girard, Yasmin Angoe, and E. A. Aymar will love this character-driven spy novel that takes you all over the world. Get your copy of this riveting suspense thriller today!
- GenresThrillerMystery Thriller
384 pages, Paperback
Published May 27, 2017
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About the author
Puja Guha
12 books76 followersPuja Guha draws upon her experiences from traveling and living around the world in her writing. She has lived in Kuwait, Toronto, Paris, London, and several American cities including New York, Washington DC, and San Francisco. Each of these places and many more show up in her writing as her travel to places such as Mozambique, South Africa, Vietnam, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Guinea-Bissau inspire more and more story ideas. She also uses her experience working in international finance and development with the World Bank and Oliver Wyman to delve into global political themes in both her thrillers and literary fiction.
She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with work experience in finance and health care consulting, along with master's degrees in public policy from London School of Economics and Sciences Po. She has published two books, international spy thriller AHRIMAN: THE SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION and literary fiction piece THE CONFLUENCE.
She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with work experience in finance and health care consulting, along with master's degrees in public policy from London School of Economics and Sciences Po. She has published two books, international spy thriller AHRIMAN: THE SPIRIT OF DESTRUCTION and literary fiction piece THE CONFLUENCE.
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October 8, 2017
Thank you so much to booksgosocial via netgalley for sending me an ARC copy of Road to redemption by Puja Guha.
I didn't realize this was a second book in the series so my opinion may not be the best for this book (so i will skip the obvious developed characters and careers etc.)
Overall the book was good. It was filled with violence and action and for not knowing much about the already well developed characters i really liked them.
I didn't realize this was a second book in the series so my opinion may not be the best for this book (so i will skip the obvious developed characters and careers etc.)
Overall the book was good. It was filled with violence and action and for not knowing much about the already well developed characters i really liked them.
July 14, 2020
Enjoyed the book.
I have not read the first book of the series, but this one was a standalone and was thoroughly intriguing.
The story basically deals with industrial espionage and brings in several storylines which are weaved in effortlessly and the story feels almost real. The story is fast paced and I especially loved Petra's relationship with the assassin.
Excellent plot and masterful characters. Loved it.
I have not read the first book of the series, but this one was a standalone and was thoroughly intriguing.
The story basically deals with industrial espionage and brings in several storylines which are weaved in effortlessly and the story feels almost real. The story is fast paced and I especially loved Petra's relationship with the assassin.
Excellent plot and masterful characters. Loved it.
June 17, 2017
I became a fan of the author after reading the first book in this series which was how I came to get an Advanced Readers Copy to review.
This is a mixture of genres: Espionage and International Intrigue alongside a smidge of Romance.
The Ahriman was considered to have died after his last mission. Yet, some people were looking for him to complete a mission that seemed to be his trademark. Since no one was sure if the Ahriman still existed other plans were put in place. Will the cross-purposes be the death of someone?
I really enjoyed how the author interwove several different events keeping me guessing as to what would be the final outcome.
Warning: This contains Violence as well as Adult Language and Situations.
This is a mixture of genres: Espionage and International Intrigue alongside a smidge of Romance.
The Ahriman was considered to have died after his last mission. Yet, some people were looking for him to complete a mission that seemed to be his trademark. Since no one was sure if the Ahriman still existed other plans were put in place. Will the cross-purposes be the death of someone?
I really enjoyed how the author interwove several different events keeping me guessing as to what would be the final outcome.
Warning: This contains Violence as well as Adult Language and Situations.
August 12, 2017
Road to Redemption is the second book in the Ahriman Legacy series. This is almost as good a book as the first book was. This book can be read as a standalone book, but will make more sense if you read the other book first. The Epilogue let's you know there is more to the story and it isn't over quite yet, but the book does not end in a traditional cliffhanger. There is violence.
The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat all of that info here. The author did a good job of keeping a steady pace throughout the book to keep this reader interested. It kept me guessing what twists and turns would be revealed in the pages ahead and they continued all the way to the end. As usual, nothing is quite as it seems on the surface.
I really enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series once it's written. I received a copy of this book from the author and chose to leave a review for other readers.
The book blurb adequately describes the storyline so I'm not going to repeat all of that info here. The author did a good job of keeping a steady pace throughout the book to keep this reader interested. It kept me guessing what twists and turns would be revealed in the pages ahead and they continued all the way to the end. As usual, nothing is quite as it seems on the surface.
I really enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series once it's written. I received a copy of this book from the author and chose to leave a review for other readers.
February 25, 2019
Road to Redemption #2 - I think this was the best. This is a well written, well developed and realistic story complete with a gamut of action, suspense and second chances. Once started, this book was hard to put down and the pages flew by rapidly. The storylines continue from Ahriman and further develop into new worlds and problems.
The characters come into their own and fulfill their roles with intelligence, daring and bravery. Of course, they are human and show their inner struggles. I like the fact that some of the characters were shown in a good light, since their nationality is usually depicted as the terrorist or villain. The locations and politics and events are interesting, along with the twists that keep the wheels rolling on the bumpy roads.
There is so much to this story, but I find it difficult to write about them without turning this into a book review. I cannot say anything without it being a spoiler. I do recommend reading all three books sequentially for the foundation and storylines are built up and give so much more substance to the reading. Each book can be read without the others, but why do that? Happily, I read the paperback version. This 362 paged, oversized book was comfortable to hold and didn't have any fumes. The serif typeface was the perfect size to read comfortably; I wish the other two books used this size. 5*
Ahriman: The Spirit of Destruction #1 - This is my first read by Ms. Guha and I was impressed. I took my time to read this well thought out and well written and well edited first time novel. The author's experiences and education show throughout her book; while not a spy, she understands of the parts of the world she is writing about so clearly. There are several storylines that weave in and out during two or three periods of time and mesh together in this intriguing, suspenseful saga of terrorism and politics in the Middle East and the agents assigned to combat the terrorists.
While there are Americans involved, the majority of the characters are from the Middle East and there is plenty of customs and languages used throughout the story that add depth. The characters have interesting backgrounds about their developments and the events that shaped them during the different timeframes. The pace is fast and smoothly transitions the years and events to keep the reader immersed in the pages. Plenty of time is given to set the foundation that meshes the storylines and shapes the characters into a novel that keeps the reader constantly striving to figure what happens next. There is nothing Hollywood about this book. This is a very substantial read that could have been written by any of the heavy weights like Ludlum and Follett and company. This caliber of Indie author is hard to find in this genre nowadays.
Happily, I read the paperback version. This 309 paged, oversized book was comfortable to hold and didn't have any fumes. The serif typeface was a size too small for me to read comfortably, but with normal eyesight it is perfect. I'm used to a Kindle with narrow pages and large font to enable me to read faster. I have the other two books of this series, in paperback, and look forward to reading more about the female character that played such a strong role in this novel. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Resurgence of the Hunt #3 - I love this trilogy. This book was heavier into the relationship between Petra and Kasem, complete with their ups and downs, doubts and trust issues, BUT the story still continues all the storylines and is filled with fast paced action.
Well written and well thought out, the story moves at a good pace and keeps the reader interested. While it is not necessary to read Ahriman and Road, books 1 and 2, I highly recommend reading them sequentially; there is so much background and the foundation that this trilogy builds upon is worth the time invested.
The characters are multi-faceted and range the spectrum of personalities, complete with the evil ones. Even the good characters will have to decide how far to go with boundaries. None are boring and all serve their purpose. The cursing is infrequent and not vulgar, I only remember one word that filled that descriptor and it was not the F-bomb. There is sex but we are not invited as voyeurs.
This author does remind me a lot of Ludlum. The planning, the research and the intelligence found in these three books makes the Ahriman Legacy worthy of the big boys. There is nothing Hollywood or patching to make the story flow. AL is realistic and believable.
I did notice a difference with Resurgence that did not appear in the first two books. The author does state she did not agree with all the editing, so this is probably why "thank God" has been changed to "thank god". I have a bad habit developed from my job to edit as I read, bad, bad habit when the books are subpar, but Ms. Guha's books were well edited and did use God in the first two books. So Ms. Guha, your editors were wrong about thank God, but they are probably following the trend against God since there is no more regulation with multimedia and the owners have their own agendas; not counting the Internet - that's a different world. I do not know how to clearly describe the difference with how the relationships were handled in this book. Do not get me wrong, this IS a very good story, but the nuances were noticeable to me.
Happily, I read the paperback version. This 287 paged, oversized book was comfortable to hold and didn't have any fumes. The serif typeface was a size too small for me to read comfortably, but with normal eyesight it is perfect. I'm used to a Kindle with narrow pages and large font to enable me to read faster. 5*
The characters come into their own and fulfill their roles with intelligence, daring and bravery. Of course, they are human and show their inner struggles. I like the fact that some of the characters were shown in a good light, since their nationality is usually depicted as the terrorist or villain. The locations and politics and events are interesting, along with the twists that keep the wheels rolling on the bumpy roads.
There is so much to this story, but I find it difficult to write about them without turning this into a book review. I cannot say anything without it being a spoiler. I do recommend reading all three books sequentially for the foundation and storylines are built up and give so much more substance to the reading. Each book can be read without the others, but why do that? Happily, I read the paperback version. This 362 paged, oversized book was comfortable to hold and didn't have any fumes. The serif typeface was the perfect size to read comfortably; I wish the other two books used this size. 5*
Ahriman: The Spirit of Destruction #1 - This is my first read by Ms. Guha and I was impressed. I took my time to read this well thought out and well written and well edited first time novel. The author's experiences and education show throughout her book; while not a spy, she understands of the parts of the world she is writing about so clearly. There are several storylines that weave in and out during two or three periods of time and mesh together in this intriguing, suspenseful saga of terrorism and politics in the Middle East and the agents assigned to combat the terrorists.
While there are Americans involved, the majority of the characters are from the Middle East and there is plenty of customs and languages used throughout the story that add depth. The characters have interesting backgrounds about their developments and the events that shaped them during the different timeframes. The pace is fast and smoothly transitions the years and events to keep the reader immersed in the pages. Plenty of time is given to set the foundation that meshes the storylines and shapes the characters into a novel that keeps the reader constantly striving to figure what happens next. There is nothing Hollywood about this book. This is a very substantial read that could have been written by any of the heavy weights like Ludlum and Follett and company. This caliber of Indie author is hard to find in this genre nowadays.
Happily, I read the paperback version. This 309 paged, oversized book was comfortable to hold and didn't have any fumes. The serif typeface was a size too small for me to read comfortably, but with normal eyesight it is perfect. I'm used to a Kindle with narrow pages and large font to enable me to read faster. I have the other two books of this series, in paperback, and look forward to reading more about the female character that played such a strong role in this novel. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Resurgence of the Hunt #3 - I love this trilogy. This book was heavier into the relationship between Petra and Kasem, complete with their ups and downs, doubts and trust issues, BUT the story still continues all the storylines and is filled with fast paced action.
Well written and well thought out, the story moves at a good pace and keeps the reader interested. While it is not necessary to read Ahriman and Road, books 1 and 2, I highly recommend reading them sequentially; there is so much background and the foundation that this trilogy builds upon is worth the time invested.
The characters are multi-faceted and range the spectrum of personalities, complete with the evil ones. Even the good characters will have to decide how far to go with boundaries. None are boring and all serve their purpose. The cursing is infrequent and not vulgar, I only remember one word that filled that descriptor and it was not the F-bomb. There is sex but we are not invited as voyeurs.
This author does remind me a lot of Ludlum. The planning, the research and the intelligence found in these three books makes the Ahriman Legacy worthy of the big boys. There is nothing Hollywood or patching to make the story flow. AL is realistic and believable.
I did notice a difference with Resurgence that did not appear in the first two books. The author does state she did not agree with all the editing, so this is probably why "thank God" has been changed to "thank god". I have a bad habit developed from my job to edit as I read, bad, bad habit when the books are subpar, but Ms. Guha's books were well edited and did use God in the first two books. So Ms. Guha, your editors were wrong about thank God, but they are probably following the trend against God since there is no more regulation with multimedia and the owners have their own agendas; not counting the Internet - that's a different world. I do not know how to clearly describe the difference with how the relationships were handled in this book. Do not get me wrong, this IS a very good story, but the nuances were noticeable to me.
Happily, I read the paperback version. This 287 paged, oversized book was comfortable to hold and didn't have any fumes. The serif typeface was a size too small for me to read comfortably, but with normal eyesight it is perfect. I'm used to a Kindle with narrow pages and large font to enable me to read faster. 5*
February 3, 2023
The Ahriman Legacy:
Ahriman: The Spirit of Destruction #1 - This is my first read by Ms. Guha and I was impressed. I took my time to read this well thought out and well written and well edited first time novel. The author's experiences and education show throughout her book; while not a spy, she understands of the parts of the world she is writing about so clearly. There are several storylines that weave in and out during two or three periods of time and mesh together in this intriguing, suspenseful saga of terrorism and politics in the Middle East and the agents assigned to combat the terrorists.
While there are Americans involved, the majority of the characters are from the Middle East and there is plenty of customs and languages used throughout the story that add depth. The characters have interesting backgrounds about their developments and the events that shaped them during the different timeframes. The pace is fast and smoothly transitions the years and events to keep the reader immersed in the pages. Plenty of time is given to set the foundation that meshes the storylines and shapes the characters into a novel that keeps the reader constantly striving to figure what happens next. There is nothing Hollywood about this book. This is a very substantial read that could have been written by any of the heavy weights like Ludlum and Follett and company. This caliber of Indie author is hard to find in this genre nowadays.
Happily, I read the paperback version. This 309 paged, oversized book was comfortable to hold and didn't have any fumes. The serif typeface was a size too small for me to read comfortably, but with normal eyesight it is perfect. I'm used to a Kindle with narrow pages and large font to enable me to read faster. I have the other two books of this series, in paperback, and look forward to reading more about the female character that played such a strong role in this novel. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Road to Redemption #2 - I think this was the best. This is a well written, well developed and realistic story complete with a gamut of action, suspense and second chances. Once started, this book was hard to put down and the pages flew by rapidly. The storylines continue from Ahriman and further develop into new worlds and problems.
The characters come into their own and fulfill their roles with intelligence, daring and bravery. Of course, they are human and show their inner struggles. I like the fact that some of the characters were shown in a good light, since their nationality is usually depicted as the terrorist or villain. The locations and politics and events are interesting, along with the twists that keep the wheels rolling on the bumpy roads.
There is so much to this story, but I find it difficult to write about them without turning this into a book review. I cannot say anything without it being a spoiler. I do recommend reading all three books sequentially for the foundation and storylines are built up and give so much more substance to the reading. Each book can be read without the others, but why do that? 5*
Resurgence of the Hunt #3 - I love this trilogy. This book was heavier into the relationship between Petra and Kasem, complete with their ups and downs, doubts and trust issues, BUT the story still continues all the storylines and is filled with fast paced action.
Well written and well thought out, the story moves at a good pace and keeps the reader interested. While it is not necessary to read Ahriman and Road, books 1 and 2, I highly recommend reading them sequentially; there is so much background and the foundation that this trilogy builds upon is worth the time invested.
The characters are multi-faceted and range the spectrum of personalities, complete with the evil ones. Even the good characters will have to decide how far to go with boundaries. None are boring and all serve their purpose. The cursing is infrequent and not vulgar, I only remember one word that fit that descriptor and it was not the F-bomb. There is sex but we are not invited as voyeurs.
This author does remind me a lot of Ludlum. The planning, the research and the intelligence found in these three books makes the Ahriman Legacy worthy of the big boys. There is nothing Hollywood or patching to make the story flow. AL is realistic and believable.
I did notice a difference with Resurgence that did not appear in the first two books. The author does state she did not agree with all the editing, so this is probably why "thank God" has been changed to "thank god". I have a bad habit developed from my job to edit as I read, bad, bad habit when the books are subpar, but Ms. Guha's books were well edited and did use God in the first two books. So Ms. Guha, your editors were wrong about thank God, but they are probably following the trend against God since there is no more regulation with multimedia and the owners have their own agendas; not counting the Internet - that's a different world. I do not know how to clearly describe the difference with how the relationships were handled in this book. Do not get me wrong, this IS a very good story, but the nuances were noticeable to me. 5*
Reckoning From the Shadows, #4 - Interesting addition to the series. I was lucky to have the trio to read back to back and although it has been awhile I remembered much of those books. Intriguing bit of the past rises its ugly head and causes problems for and between the team. See other reviews for more information. 4*
The Ahriman Legacy end.
Ahriman: The Spirit of Destruction #1 - This is my first read by Ms. Guha and I was impressed. I took my time to read this well thought out and well written and well edited first time novel. The author's experiences and education show throughout her book; while not a spy, she understands of the parts of the world she is writing about so clearly. There are several storylines that weave in and out during two or three periods of time and mesh together in this intriguing, suspenseful saga of terrorism and politics in the Middle East and the agents assigned to combat the terrorists.
While there are Americans involved, the majority of the characters are from the Middle East and there is plenty of customs and languages used throughout the story that add depth. The characters have interesting backgrounds about their developments and the events that shaped them during the different timeframes. The pace is fast and smoothly transitions the years and events to keep the reader immersed in the pages. Plenty of time is given to set the foundation that meshes the storylines and shapes the characters into a novel that keeps the reader constantly striving to figure what happens next. There is nothing Hollywood about this book. This is a very substantial read that could have been written by any of the heavy weights like Ludlum and Follett and company. This caliber of Indie author is hard to find in this genre nowadays.
Happily, I read the paperback version. This 309 paged, oversized book was comfortable to hold and didn't have any fumes. The serif typeface was a size too small for me to read comfortably, but with normal eyesight it is perfect. I'm used to a Kindle with narrow pages and large font to enable me to read faster. I have the other two books of this series, in paperback, and look forward to reading more about the female character that played such a strong role in this novel. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Road to Redemption #2 - I think this was the best. This is a well written, well developed and realistic story complete with a gamut of action, suspense and second chances. Once started, this book was hard to put down and the pages flew by rapidly. The storylines continue from Ahriman and further develop into new worlds and problems.
The characters come into their own and fulfill their roles with intelligence, daring and bravery. Of course, they are human and show their inner struggles. I like the fact that some of the characters were shown in a good light, since their nationality is usually depicted as the terrorist or villain. The locations and politics and events are interesting, along with the twists that keep the wheels rolling on the bumpy roads.
There is so much to this story, but I find it difficult to write about them without turning this into a book review. I cannot say anything without it being a spoiler. I do recommend reading all three books sequentially for the foundation and storylines are built up and give so much more substance to the reading. Each book can be read without the others, but why do that? 5*
Resurgence of the Hunt #3 - I love this trilogy. This book was heavier into the relationship between Petra and Kasem, complete with their ups and downs, doubts and trust issues, BUT the story still continues all the storylines and is filled with fast paced action.
Well written and well thought out, the story moves at a good pace and keeps the reader interested. While it is not necessary to read Ahriman and Road, books 1 and 2, I highly recommend reading them sequentially; there is so much background and the foundation that this trilogy builds upon is worth the time invested.
The characters are multi-faceted and range the spectrum of personalities, complete with the evil ones. Even the good characters will have to decide how far to go with boundaries. None are boring and all serve their purpose. The cursing is infrequent and not vulgar, I only remember one word that fit that descriptor and it was not the F-bomb. There is sex but we are not invited as voyeurs.
This author does remind me a lot of Ludlum. The planning, the research and the intelligence found in these three books makes the Ahriman Legacy worthy of the big boys. There is nothing Hollywood or patching to make the story flow. AL is realistic and believable.
I did notice a difference with Resurgence that did not appear in the first two books. The author does state she did not agree with all the editing, so this is probably why "thank God" has been changed to "thank god". I have a bad habit developed from my job to edit as I read, bad, bad habit when the books are subpar, but Ms. Guha's books were well edited and did use God in the first two books. So Ms. Guha, your editors were wrong about thank God, but they are probably following the trend against God since there is no more regulation with multimedia and the owners have their own agendas; not counting the Internet - that's a different world. I do not know how to clearly describe the difference with how the relationships were handled in this book. Do not get me wrong, this IS a very good story, but the nuances were noticeable to me. 5*
Reckoning From the Shadows, #4 - Interesting addition to the series. I was lucky to have the trio to read back to back and although it has been awhile I remembered much of those books. Intriguing bit of the past rises its ugly head and causes problems for and between the team. See other reviews for more information. 4*
The Ahriman Legacy end.
January 7, 2024
Thie is the second book in the Airiman Legacy Series. It is every bit as exciting and nail biting as the first. Petra is teaching at a university in Paris. She is very much trying to forget her life in the world of espionage and live a normal life.. That unfortunately, was not to be. One of her colleagues and friend was killed. Petra was thrown right back in to the life she was trying to get away from. There is a mole in the agency. As a result, it seems that every thing they talked about and planned was foiled. Petra returns to New York. Her friend Chris tells her that Kasem is in San Francisco, also trying to forget his past life. He flys to New York and they decide he will help them catch the bad people. It turns out the mole is one of their trusted agents. He is arrested immediately. There are to many twists and turns to go over. This book can be read alone, but I would suggest reading AIRIMAN The Spirit of Destruction first. I absolutely loved these books and will definitely read the third one.
September 25, 2020
Road to Redemption - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Petra, aka Lila aka Ana is a 'retired' spy recalled to lead a mission (after the revelation of a mole in the Agency), involving legendary asassin-spy the Ahriman, cover name Kasem - Petra's former asset and lover.
Lila, Carlos, Veronica, Camille, Gordon, Kevin, Rosie, Eric and the other agents in the team must overcome double agents and triple-crosses, as they race against time to prevent an international terrorist plot aimed at New York.
Can they survive to get the vital intel to the US Government, before another 9/11-type event sparks a new crisis for the world's premier power?
Could there be the chance of a second-time-around HEA for Lila and Kasem?
Read Puja Guha's riveting, unputdownable second Ahriman Legacy thriller, Road to Redemption - it's guaranteed to leave you not shaken, but definitely stirred!
Petra, aka Lila aka Ana is a 'retired' spy recalled to lead a mission (after the revelation of a mole in the Agency), involving legendary asassin-spy the Ahriman, cover name Kasem - Petra's former asset and lover.
Lila, Carlos, Veronica, Camille, Gordon, Kevin, Rosie, Eric and the other agents in the team must overcome double agents and triple-crosses, as they race against time to prevent an international terrorist plot aimed at New York.
Can they survive to get the vital intel to the US Government, before another 9/11-type event sparks a new crisis for the world's premier power?
Could there be the chance of a second-time-around HEA for Lila and Kasem?
Read Puja Guha's riveting, unputdownable second Ahriman Legacy thriller, Road to Redemption - it's guaranteed to leave you not shaken, but definitely stirred!
October 31, 2017
Puja Guha continues the complex relationship between her protagonist Petra Shirazi, a woman who has paid the price of working for a private espionage agency in terms of lost lives and near personal tragedy, and a man who at one time was Iran's deadliest assassin.
In this second volume, the two get together after the disastrous conclusion at the end of the first novel with a new enemy and once again barely escape with their lives.
Guha's writing shows her debt to Frederick Forsyth and other stars in the international intrigue pantheon. She may soon be considered their equal. Highly recommended.
In this second volume, the two get together after the disastrous conclusion at the end of the first novel with a new enemy and once again barely escape with their lives.
Guha's writing shows her debt to Frederick Forsyth and other stars in the international intrigue pantheon. She may soon be considered their equal. Highly recommended.
September 5, 2020
Puja has really got a talent for mystery thrillers. Her first book just knocked my socks off and Road to Redemption is just as good. It is hard to imagine that she has this kind of talent to keep you reading well past the time you had set to go to bed. I simply love all the characters and with this second book you will know them all well. This book has a couple of twist which any good mystery thriller should have and in this book one of the twist is a mole.
The ending is very good and just leaves you searching for the 3rd book.
Do yourself a favor and get to know this super writer. I am so happy I did and you will be happy too. There is an early clue to the mole so watch for it.
The ending is very good and just leaves you searching for the 3rd book.
Do yourself a favor and get to know this super writer. I am so happy I did and you will be happy too. There is an early clue to the mole so watch for it.
October 5, 2017
Amazing
I couldn't put this down (I'm writing this review a couple of hours after my kids have fallen asleep). It reminded me a little of Anne Perry's style of writing but it was definitely way more of a thriller. I accidentally started this without realizing there was a first part to the series but it didn't take away from the story. Not sure if I can go back and read the first book after knowing what happens in this one.
I couldn't put this down (I'm writing this review a couple of hours after my kids have fallen asleep). It reminded me a little of Anne Perry's style of writing but it was definitely way more of a thriller. I accidentally started this without realizing there was a first part to the series but it didn't take away from the story. Not sure if I can go back and read the first book after knowing what happens in this one.
March 11, 2021
excellent who dunnit. From Paris to Russia to the states and back again, intrigue follows at every turn. Very detailed characters and felt lengthy but I could understand why. A prior romance on again, off again. A small international agency trying to figure out what’s going on and how to stop it. It’s a good long read so get your snacks ready and enjoy.
February 6, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review
This book is an international spy thriller that has all the elements of agents skulking in the dark to further their agendas. There is murder, duplicity, double crosses, torture, kidnappings, and even a little romance.
This book is an international spy thriller that has all the elements of agents skulking in the dark to further their agendas. There is murder, duplicity, double crosses, torture, kidnappings, and even a little romance.
July 16, 2020
A compelling international thriller
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The story line is top rate, the pacing is great, the characters are compelling, and I look forward to the next book in this series.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The story line is top rate, the pacing is great, the characters are compelling, and I look forward to the next book in this series.
May 21, 2021
Great Story, well worth reading
A spy story that will keep you involved and page turning. Petra ir Lila keeps us wanting to read more. Kaseem and Grant her boyfriends keep the guessing going. FBI, CIA, FSB all involved for more interest.
A spy story that will keep you involved and page turning. Petra ir Lila keeps us wanting to read more. Kaseem and Grant her boyfriends keep the guessing going. FBI, CIA, FSB all involved for more interest.
April 24, 2020
Great story, great characters
I loved the first book, and I'm glad I read this one too. Totally believable characters and plot, coupled with action = a great read
I loved the first book, and I'm glad I read this one too. Totally believable characters and plot, coupled with action = a great read
July 27, 2020
Very well crafted work. The characters were well rounded and getting to know them was discreetly woven into the work. All in all, a most satisfying read.
September 2, 2020
As for fast-paced, action-driven, modern-day, spy novels with international characters -> I have a new favorite in the Ahriman thrillers. The writing is superb!, the author shares her considerable wealth of knowledge providing just the right amount of background: political, cultural, economic to be informative, but not overwhelming. The books are fun.
January 25, 2021
Road to redemption
It was a very confusing plot from the beginning and just at the very end got to be confortable with it.
It was a very confusing plot from the beginning and just at the very end got to be confortable with it.
March 14, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed your second book. Again very full of intriguing characters. I Iove both of your characters. Getting ready for book 3.
August 19, 2017
Suspense galore made for a hell of a page turner! This novel drew the reader in from the beginning with strong characters and their attempts to strategize held one's attention captive!
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