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Vikramaditya Veergatha Book 3 The Vengeance of Indra
Vengeance is a Cage. Forgiveness is Freedom.
In their greed to possess the deadly Halahala, the devas and the asuras have employed every dirty trick against Vikramaditya and his Council of Nine. But the humans are still standing, bloodied but unbowed.
When the wily Shukracharya discovers the secret to breaking the Council’s unity and strength, he forges an unlikely alliance with his arch-enemy, Indra, to set a deceitful plan in motion.
As cracks emerge between the councilors and their king, ghosts from the past threaten to ruin Vikramaditya and Kalidasa’s friendship, signaling the beginning of an eclipse that will cast a long shadow over all that Vikramaditya holds dear. And into this shadow steps Indra, bearing an old grudge – and a devastating new weapon.
How much longer before the Guardians of the Halahala finally fall apart?
SHATRUJEET NATH is the creator of the runaway national bestseller series Vikramaditya Veergatha, a four-book mytho-fantasy arc which includes The Guardians of the Halahala, The Conspiracy at Meru and The Vengeance of Indra. Described as “a new face to Indian mythology” by DNA, Shatrujeet writes for movies and web shows as well. He is also the author of The Karachi Deception, an Indo-Pak spy thriller.
In their greed to possess the deadly Halahala, the devas and the asuras have employed every dirty trick against Vikramaditya and his Council of Nine. But the humans are still standing, bloodied but unbowed.
When the wily Shukracharya discovers the secret to breaking the Council’s unity and strength, he forges an unlikely alliance with his arch-enemy, Indra, to set a deceitful plan in motion.
As cracks emerge between the councilors and their king, ghosts from the past threaten to ruin Vikramaditya and Kalidasa’s friendship, signaling the beginning of an eclipse that will cast a long shadow over all that Vikramaditya holds dear. And into this shadow steps Indra, bearing an old grudge – and a devastating new weapon.
How much longer before the Guardians of the Halahala finally fall apart?
SHATRUJEET NATH is the creator of the runaway national bestseller series Vikramaditya Veergatha, a four-book mytho-fantasy arc which includes The Guardians of the Halahala, The Conspiracy at Meru and The Vengeance of Indra. Described as “a new face to Indian mythology” by DNA, Shatrujeet writes for movies and web shows as well. He is also the author of The Karachi Deception, an Indo-Pak spy thriller.
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Published January 19, 2018
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Shatrujeet Nath
9 books366 followersShatrujeet Nath has sold ice-creams, peddled computer training courses, written ad copy, and reported on business as a journalist and assistant editor at The Economic Times. While still at the top of his game, Shatrujeet quit journalism to write fiction. His first book, the Indo-Pak espionage thriller The Karachi Deception, was published in 2013. He then went on to write the national bestselling epic fantasy series Vikramaditya Veergatha, which comprises four books: The Guardians of the Halahala, The Conspiracy at Meru, The Vengeance of Indra and The Wrath of the Hellfires. His latest work, Warlord of Ayodhya: Resurrection, has just been released, and is the second book in a three-book series that tells the story of Bharat’s 14-year-rule in Ayodhya during the exile of Rama. Described as “a new face to Indian mythology” by DNA, Shatrujeet writes for movies and web shows as well.
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March 11, 2018
"Vikramaditya Veergatha is slowly taking over the place of "Shiva Trilogy" by Amish Tripathi in my personal Indian mythological fictional 1st position. Shatrujeet can see many such fans having the same opinion. The way Avanti & neighboring states are being portrayed, I can feel that India has its own version of "The Game of The Throne". I think Indian director should grab the opportunity otherwise some foreign entity will milk it.
Talking about the story, after the defeat of Ahi, under the cunning guidance of Shukracharya, devas took the road of "Divide & Conqure" to break down Vikramaditya's & his council of Nine. Kalidasa was allowed to leave Sinduvrata unharmed by Samrat and Kalidasa went to Hunas. This has started creating voices in council & allies of Avanti. On top of that Indra's interference have made situation worst for Vikrama. On the border, Ghatakarpara was kidnapped by Shakas On and all in this volume Vikramaditya's life became burning hell from troublesome. The only hope for Samrat is an unknown may-be ally from Dandaka for which they started exploration & powers of councilors.
Talking about action thriller series, this volume is more about building a bigger battlefield for upcoming wars & clashes. Just like Harry Potter where story reached towards wizard politics in 5th part, this volume has a bigger role to play in upcoming volumes. With more than 4 fronts to fight back with little/thin layered ally will be a bigger challenge for the Samrat in coming challenges.
With pace reduced compared to last two parts & too many characters & plot to get aligned I think the author may have to add one more volume in series. Well for "Vikramaditya fan" like me, it will be a treat.
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.in/2018/03...
Talking about the story, after the defeat of Ahi, under the cunning guidance of Shukracharya, devas took the road of "Divide & Conqure" to break down Vikramaditya's & his council of Nine. Kalidasa was allowed to leave Sinduvrata unharmed by Samrat and Kalidasa went to Hunas. This has started creating voices in council & allies of Avanti. On top of that Indra's interference have made situation worst for Vikrama. On the border, Ghatakarpara was kidnapped by Shakas On and all in this volume Vikramaditya's life became burning hell from troublesome. The only hope for Samrat is an unknown may-be ally from Dandaka for which they started exploration & powers of councilors.
Talking about action thriller series, this volume is more about building a bigger battlefield for upcoming wars & clashes. Just like Harry Potter where story reached towards wizard politics in 5th part, this volume has a bigger role to play in upcoming volumes. With more than 4 fronts to fight back with little/thin layered ally will be a bigger challenge for the Samrat in coming challenges.
With pace reduced compared to last two parts & too many characters & plot to get aligned I think the author may have to add one more volume in series. Well for "Vikramaditya fan" like me, it will be a treat.
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.in/2018/03...
December 17, 2020
Shatrujeet Nath returns with the third book in the series after a gap of almost a year and a half. (*** Still grumbling about the wait ***) But boy does he return with a bang! He doesn’t wait to get right into it and the Prologue is a hook that is sure to get any reader’s attention.
The book picks up from soon after where ‘The Conspiracy of Meru’ left off. The kingdom is still reeling from the after effects of the attacks. There’s a restlessness growing among its people while Vikramaditya is faced with questions at every end. The effect of Kalidasa’s action has left a mark on Vikramaditya and his councilors; especially on Vararuchi and Shanku. Ghatakapara has some troubles of his own. Shoorasena’s plotting continues as King Harihara tries to face up to his dilemma and Chandravardhan tries to come to a decision. There is a lot happening in the human realms, but the unscrupulous scheming on the part of the Devas and the Asuras continue as well…
The stage is now set for the finale in “The Wrath of Hellfires” and I am so ready for it. I can feel how epic it is going to be from the way the story has built up so far.
To round up my review, I would like to recommend this series to every mytho-fiction and fantasy lovers out there. I really cannot say it enough – if you haven’t read this series yet, you are missing out on a LOT.
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The book picks up from soon after where ‘The Conspiracy of Meru’ left off. The kingdom is still reeling from the after effects of the attacks. There’s a restlessness growing among its people while Vikramaditya is faced with questions at every end. The effect of Kalidasa’s action has left a mark on Vikramaditya and his councilors; especially on Vararuchi and Shanku. Ghatakapara has some troubles of his own. Shoorasena’s plotting continues as King Harihara tries to face up to his dilemma and Chandravardhan tries to come to a decision. There is a lot happening in the human realms, but the unscrupulous scheming on the part of the Devas and the Asuras continue as well…
The stage is now set for the finale in “The Wrath of Hellfires” and I am so ready for it. I can feel how epic it is going to be from the way the story has built up so far.
To round up my review, I would like to recommend this series to every mytho-fiction and fantasy lovers out there. I really cannot say it enough – if you haven’t read this series yet, you are missing out on a LOT.
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July 26, 2018
The Vengeance of Indra comes as a letdown after the breakneck pacing of 'The Conspiracy of Meru'.
My friends, colleagues & I are huge fans of this series. In fact, I got this specific book as a going away gift for a colleague & friend at work. And we have talked this series up to whoever listens (and whoever doesn't). I usually point to the seamless blending and reimagining of Indian history & mythology with action and politicking which is machiavellian (or should I say 'Chanakyan') as its strong points. The characters & the action are the stand-out portions of the series. But, this book fails at both - the characters are dispirited & there is no action. And now, you can see, why I gave this book 3 stars. THERE IS NO ACTION!!!!! And most of the main characters behave like the angst ridden whiny teenagers from Young Adult novels.Why has the focus shifted so much to the humans from the devas and asuras?
That said, the book ends at an intriguing point. But, I wonder if Shatrujeet Nath has left too much to do in the final book in this series. But that is for a different review. We can only hope that Book 4 will hopefully tie up all the threads and leave us satisfied.
My friends, colleagues & I are huge fans of this series. In fact, I got this specific book as a going away gift for a colleague & friend at work. And we have talked this series up to whoever listens (and whoever doesn't). I usually point to the seamless blending and reimagining of Indian history & mythology with action and politicking which is machiavellian (or should I say 'Chanakyan') as its strong points. The characters & the action are the stand-out portions of the series. But, this book fails at both - the characters are dispirited & there is no action. And now, you can see, why I gave this book 3 stars. THERE IS NO ACTION!!!!! And most of the main characters behave like the angst ridden whiny teenagers from Young Adult novels.Why has the focus shifted so much to the humans from the devas and asuras?
That said, the book ends at an intriguing point. But, I wonder if Shatrujeet Nath has left too much to do in the final book in this series. But that is for a different review. We can only hope that Book 4 will hopefully tie up all the threads and leave us satisfied.
March 10, 2018
“The wait is over ” that’s what I felt when I started to read the book as this book was my much awaited book of the year. But I have to wait at least an year again for the final part. Well it’s obvious.
Book 3 stands best among the other books in my opinion. I actually enjoyed and got very much involved with the story. And that’s because of Samrat Vikramaditya character development. Slowly his character emerged interestingly and hid all other characters from my eyes.
Surprisingly I felt the language was easy and light, May be I got used to author’s strong yet beautiful narration.
You could see only very few characters when compared to other two as the story involves politics and plot of Indra and Sukracharya more to it. There were no action sequence but still the book holds you with interesting twist and turns.
What does Kalidasa have in his mind? Author very cleverly developed the kalidasa portion to confuse us whether to doubt him or not. Nine Councillor’s are in different direction now.
Usually I take time to complete the mythology genre as I tend to grasp the fictional epic to mind but this book 3 made me to hang on with the story with Samrat charmness and maturity.The ultimate courage of one is to face the hurdle. And Samrat possess that courage flawlessly. There were many scenes in this book which will give goosebumps with that sort.Another powerful character in this series would be Shankubala, a splendid women character to remember all along.
Overall “The Vengeance Of Indra” travelled steadily with the pace and author definitely hooked the readers with his spellbound narration and finishes off with perfect ” It’s Not The End”.
Book 3 stands best among the other books in my opinion. I actually enjoyed and got very much involved with the story. And that’s because of Samrat Vikramaditya character development. Slowly his character emerged interestingly and hid all other characters from my eyes.
Surprisingly I felt the language was easy and light, May be I got used to author’s strong yet beautiful narration.
You could see only very few characters when compared to other two as the story involves politics and plot of Indra and Sukracharya more to it. There were no action sequence but still the book holds you with interesting twist and turns.
What does Kalidasa have in his mind? Author very cleverly developed the kalidasa portion to confuse us whether to doubt him or not. Nine Councillor’s are in different direction now.
Usually I take time to complete the mythology genre as I tend to grasp the fictional epic to mind but this book 3 made me to hang on with the story with Samrat charmness and maturity.The ultimate courage of one is to face the hurdle. And Samrat possess that courage flawlessly. There were many scenes in this book which will give goosebumps with that sort.Another powerful character in this series would be Shankubala, a splendid women character to remember all along.
Overall “The Vengeance Of Indra” travelled steadily with the pace and author definitely hooked the readers with his spellbound narration and finishes off with perfect ” It’s Not The End”.
March 13, 2018
The problem with reading a good book is that you want to finish the book but you don’t want to finish it.
Even though I preordered this book, I took my own sweet time in finishing it, savouring each and every page, because I know I would have to wait impatiently for another year when this is over.
The book is every bit as enthralling as I expected it to be. Even though it is not as fast paced as the second book, this book has interesting intricate sub plots that play out beautifully. The narration and language is wonderful and even throughout the book.
The characters are equally interesting and relatable.The reader can feel all the subtle emotions- Vikrama’s pain, Vararuchi’s indignation, Kalidasa’s anger and Shanku’s heartbreak.
If you ask me which among the three books is the best, I would be at loss to give an answer. I hope the fourth book puts me in even more of a dilemma.
Even though I preordered this book, I took my own sweet time in finishing it, savouring each and every page, because I know I would have to wait impatiently for another year when this is over.
The book is every bit as enthralling as I expected it to be. Even though it is not as fast paced as the second book, this book has interesting intricate sub plots that play out beautifully. The narration and language is wonderful and even throughout the book.
The characters are equally interesting and relatable.The reader can feel all the subtle emotions- Vikrama’s pain, Vararuchi’s indignation, Kalidasa’s anger and Shanku’s heartbreak.
If you ask me which among the three books is the best, I would be at loss to give an answer. I hope the fourth book puts me in even more of a dilemma.
October 10, 2019
The Vengeance of Indra-
The book is the third book of the Vikramaditya veergatha series and a perfect gripping sequel to the previous book, the conspiracy at meru.
the mother oracle warns that the sun is on the wane and great eclipse is on its way to devour the sun. under the guidance of shukracharya, Indra follows the path of divide and rule and on the verge destroy the friendship and loyalty of Kalidasa- who later on joins his native tribes, enemies of the Samrat and even crush the friendship of Vikram's brother with him. This story hints at losses and tragedy, of love and bitterness, and, of the choices we make however powerful and well-minded we are. There are twists that will leave you pondering and turns that will make you sit up and wonder what’s coming next. I’d say this novel has set the tone for the next book by adding fuel to the Hellfires.
The book is the third book of the Vikramaditya veergatha series and a perfect gripping sequel to the previous book, the conspiracy at meru.
the mother oracle warns that the sun is on the wane and great eclipse is on its way to devour the sun. under the guidance of shukracharya, Indra follows the path of divide and rule and on the verge destroy the friendship and loyalty of Kalidasa- who later on joins his native tribes, enemies of the Samrat and even crush the friendship of Vikram's brother with him. This story hints at losses and tragedy, of love and bitterness, and, of the choices we make however powerful and well-minded we are. There are twists that will leave you pondering and turns that will make you sit up and wonder what’s coming next. I’d say this novel has set the tone for the next book by adding fuel to the Hellfires.
January 16, 2021
Second time around reading all the books in the series together resulted in 5 stars :) Now on to the last one, a much awaited book.
May 18, 2018
Where the first two books showed us the action sequences that broke the characters on both sides physically, author Shatrujeet Nath takes a different route herein The Vengeance of Indra, plunging the knife into our characters friendships and alliances and thus, breaking them apart from within.
Vikramaditya may be the Guardian of the Halahala but there are doubts aplenty in the eyes of the people he rules over in the kingdom now. Kalidasa's actions (and Vikaramaditya's choices regarding that) raise many a question in their eyes and it does not help that friends like Ghatakapara have their own troubles to deal with.
But have no doubt, there is more at work here than meets the eye. Book Three once more finds the Devas and the Asuras forming an unholy alliance as they seek a new way to defeat Vikramaditya and his Council from within in their quest to gain the Halahala. Where they had lost earlier in the battlefield, Indra and Shukracharya turn out to be far more devastating this time around with their scheming ways.
As it has been with all his books from the first Indo-Pak spy thriller, The Karachi Deception, Shatrujeet Nath's prose is crisp and error-free, engaging you and taking you deeper into the world he builds without letting go. These are worlds that definitely deserve a movie trilogy of their own though I doubt Bollywood is equipped for it even today.
Characters are well-fleshed out and you can feel the angst within you as you turn the page, wondering how those you care about will deal with what has happened as well as the aftermath of some dubious choices they made.
The creativity of the author from the first two books remains but I love how he offers something new with this book and sets up a thrilling last act to follow. As far as world building and thrilling action sequences go, I still feel Shatrujeet Nath is the most underrated of Indian authors. Right from his first book, he stood apart from so many others who have joined the Indian literary field since.
Like everyone else who read this book, I too eagerly await the conclusion to this epic storyline in 'The Wrath of the Hellfires' (How cool a name is that, eh ?!)
Vikramaditya may be the Guardian of the Halahala but there are doubts aplenty in the eyes of the people he rules over in the kingdom now. Kalidasa's actions (and Vikaramaditya's choices regarding that) raise many a question in their eyes and it does not help that friends like Ghatakapara have their own troubles to deal with.
But have no doubt, there is more at work here than meets the eye. Book Three once more finds the Devas and the Asuras forming an unholy alliance as they seek a new way to defeat Vikramaditya and his Council from within in their quest to gain the Halahala. Where they had lost earlier in the battlefield, Indra and Shukracharya turn out to be far more devastating this time around with their scheming ways.
As it has been with all his books from the first Indo-Pak spy thriller, The Karachi Deception, Shatrujeet Nath's prose is crisp and error-free, engaging you and taking you deeper into the world he builds without letting go. These are worlds that definitely deserve a movie trilogy of their own though I doubt Bollywood is equipped for it even today.
Characters are well-fleshed out and you can feel the angst within you as you turn the page, wondering how those you care about will deal with what has happened as well as the aftermath of some dubious choices they made.
The creativity of the author from the first two books remains but I love how he offers something new with this book and sets up a thrilling last act to follow. As far as world building and thrilling action sequences go, I still feel Shatrujeet Nath is the most underrated of Indian authors. Right from his first book, he stood apart from so many others who have joined the Indian literary field since.
Like everyone else who read this book, I too eagerly await the conclusion to this epic storyline in 'The Wrath of the Hellfires' (How cool a name is that, eh ?!)
December 23, 2020
Third book in the series, this one portrays the lowest point for King Vikramaditya, which I think is needed to mark the base for a grand finale.
The council of nine pearls broken apart, Vikrama hammered from all directions, betrayal by every one he held close; friend, lover, family; reader can see pieces of Vikrama torn apart as they turn from one chapter to another. It’s just a matter of when he will fall apart completely.
We finally get to see more of Hunas and Sakas, their culture, their plight; for having branded as savages by the folks of Sindhuvarta; in this part, we get to hear their side of the story, which was long over due.
Can’t wait for the fourth part, to witness the face-off; as Indra, Shukracharya, Shoorsena, Zho’erami’s son Kalidasa, Kubera, Vararuchi and Pralupi; all scheming against Vikrama; bringing the fight to his door from all sides; how will Vikrama act with only a handful of loyals by his side?
The title for part four does seem apt - when one hits the bottom of his life is when he rises with all his might and fury; and there’s no escaping the wrath of hellfires.
The council of nine pearls broken apart, Vikrama hammered from all directions, betrayal by every one he held close; friend, lover, family; reader can see pieces of Vikrama torn apart as they turn from one chapter to another. It’s just a matter of when he will fall apart completely.
We finally get to see more of Hunas and Sakas, their culture, their plight; for having branded as savages by the folks of Sindhuvarta; in this part, we get to hear their side of the story, which was long over due.
Can’t wait for the fourth part, to witness the face-off; as Indra, Shukracharya, Shoorsena, Zho’erami’s son Kalidasa, Kubera, Vararuchi and Pralupi; all scheming against Vikrama; bringing the fight to his door from all sides; how will Vikrama act with only a handful of loyals by his side?
The title for part four does seem apt - when one hits the bottom of his life is when he rises with all his might and fury; and there’s no escaping the wrath of hellfires.
January 25, 2020
Best of them all (till yet😉🤞🏻)
Maybe because the story involves the kingdom of Avanti and it’s subjects more, I loved this book. Yes, Amaravati and Patala are involved too, but lesser time is allotted to them. So this one is best of them all. Just a little drawback, that I would have to wait for the last book, hope all the questions answered there, and nothing is missed!🤞🏻
I would have liked to see Varahamihira and Dhanvntri’s special talents explored a bit more in this book, since they all have somehow known their specialties but Dhanvantri’s has not mentioned in detailed. (I think I have a slight idea but would like to see the author’s pov. Oh there are so many things left undone, I just wish that he covers everything in the last book.🤞🏻)
I had a few favourite chapters too which were: Bangle, arrest, Greeshma.. I also liked the way the chapter Promise ended and the next chapter (ahem ahem😅) started!👌🏻👌🏻
Although being a fictional book, this one has showed the uncertainty of the situations and reality of life being unpredictable at times, which becomes one of the reasons that a reader connects with it! 🙌🏻👍🏻
Maybe because the story involves the kingdom of Avanti and it’s subjects more, I loved this book. Yes, Amaravati and Patala are involved too, but lesser time is allotted to them. So this one is best of them all. Just a little drawback, that I would have to wait for the last book, hope all the questions answered there, and nothing is missed!🤞🏻
I would have liked to see Varahamihira and Dhanvntri’s special talents explored a bit more in this book, since they all have somehow known their specialties but Dhanvantri’s has not mentioned in detailed. (I think I have a slight idea but would like to see the author’s pov. Oh there are so many things left undone, I just wish that he covers everything in the last book.🤞🏻)
I had a few favourite chapters too which were: Bangle, arrest, Greeshma.. I also liked the way the chapter Promise ended and the next chapter (ahem ahem😅) started!👌🏻👌🏻
Although being a fictional book, this one has showed the uncertainty of the situations and reality of life being unpredictable at times, which becomes one of the reasons that a reader connects with it! 🙌🏻👍🏻
February 18, 2018
This is a very nice book. I feel Conspiracy at Meru was better than this one. But that is just because in every good written series, second book is always most popular and favorite of the readers. As most of the characters are introduced in the first book. The adventure and mysterious part begins in second book. It is also famous by the time it published, if readers liked the first one. And hence the popularity.
June 9, 2020
This series has set a benchmark for me.
Usually I don't write the reviews as I am not good at it, but If I die during this pandemic without reading "The Wrath of Hellfires" my soul is gonna haunt the author.
Usually I don't write the reviews as I am not good at it, but If I die during this pandemic without reading "The Wrath of Hellfires" my soul is gonna haunt the author.
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October 22, 2021I’m glad this is not the final book in the series and that the author decided to include one more gem to it. I love the buildup of the plot around the Asuras, Devas, Hunas and Shakas. The story takes unexpected turns, but it won’t let your mind rest until you finish the entire series. I’d suggest going for the entire series at once. I’ve not read a book or series as voraciously as the Vikramaditya Veergatha in recent times, the last being JK Rowling’s Harry Potter. But the Vikramaditya series has a right mix of history, mythology and suspense. I strongly believe that this series deserves global recognition. Absolutely cannot recommend this more.
October 5, 2020
Best mythological novel, very fast paced...lots of character development.. don't know why the novel is named as "vengeance of indra" .. indra comes in only 2-3 chapters and not enough action to call it a "vengeance" .. i thought it was a trilogy but it is a 4 book series , can't wait for the ending but it was a fun reading .. the final book was delayed due to the covid-19 situation or else i would have finished it as well.. expecteding more novels from the author
May 2, 2018
''The Vengeance of Indra'' by Shatrujeet Nath is the third book of the series called ''Vikramaditya Veergatha''. After thoroughly enjoying the first two books of this series, I picked up this book with a lot of anticipation. At the same time, there was a certain apprehension too. In every follow-up book of any series, there always lies a potential pitfall of disappointing the readers. However, I was assured that the author will not fail me. And, you know what, this book proved me right. In this third installment of the series too, Shatrujeet shines by offering an exciting plot.
This book is not like the first two books of the series. While the first two books of the series were filled with action-packed drama in the form of a number of thrilling war scenes, this book was centered more on the development of characters and sub-plots. But, do not worry. The lack of war scenes does not alter the pace of the book. The plot moves ahead at an amazing speed. Shatrujeet has a knack of making anything sound exciting and thrilling. He knows the art of hooking readers into his writing. He does not force his writing on his readers. On the other hand, the plot in his books grows naturally. This results in making the action in his books such that keep readers guessing until almost the very end. The plot in this book is filled with suspense, thrill, action, magic, bravery, loyalty, conspiracy, cat and mouse games, backstabbing, and many things more. The description of places, characters, and situations has been done in such a way that you can visualize them as you read.
Almost all of the characters have been given their individual voices in this series and this is where this book scores the marks too. Though the presence of a large number of characters may clutter and confuse the plot-line, it could be a masterstroke if executed with brilliance. And, this is what we find in this book – a brilliant execution of multiple points of views. We get to know these characters closely as we peel away the layers of their lives. In other words, we get to the heart of these characters and discover the truth behind their lives, and this is what makes these characters memorable.
As is generally the case with Shatrujeet’s books, from the very first page, the beauty of this book is evident. The book radiates authenticity and not only charms like the first two installments but also takes it to the next level. The author has done really well on almost every front. While some readers might find it short of expectations (mainly due to lack of action-packed scenes), a majority of readers will appreciate the way the book has been executed. Sadly this entertaining and captivating book is finished. The author has beautifully played with my psychology and left me wanting more. Now, I will have to again wait for a long time to get my hands on the next installment of this series.
If there is one fantasy series you want to read this year, make it Vikramaditya Veergatha series. This series is worthy of your time.
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This book is not like the first two books of the series. While the first two books of the series were filled with action-packed drama in the form of a number of thrilling war scenes, this book was centered more on the development of characters and sub-plots. But, do not worry. The lack of war scenes does not alter the pace of the book. The plot moves ahead at an amazing speed. Shatrujeet has a knack of making anything sound exciting and thrilling. He knows the art of hooking readers into his writing. He does not force his writing on his readers. On the other hand, the plot in his books grows naturally. This results in making the action in his books such that keep readers guessing until almost the very end. The plot in this book is filled with suspense, thrill, action, magic, bravery, loyalty, conspiracy, cat and mouse games, backstabbing, and many things more. The description of places, characters, and situations has been done in such a way that you can visualize them as you read.
Almost all of the characters have been given their individual voices in this series and this is where this book scores the marks too. Though the presence of a large number of characters may clutter and confuse the plot-line, it could be a masterstroke if executed with brilliance. And, this is what we find in this book – a brilliant execution of multiple points of views. We get to know these characters closely as we peel away the layers of their lives. In other words, we get to the heart of these characters and discover the truth behind their lives, and this is what makes these characters memorable.
As is generally the case with Shatrujeet’s books, from the very first page, the beauty of this book is evident. The book radiates authenticity and not only charms like the first two installments but also takes it to the next level. The author has done really well on almost every front. While some readers might find it short of expectations (mainly due to lack of action-packed scenes), a majority of readers will appreciate the way the book has been executed. Sadly this entertaining and captivating book is finished. The author has beautifully played with my psychology and left me wanting more. Now, I will have to again wait for a long time to get my hands on the next installment of this series.
If there is one fantasy series you want to read this year, make it Vikramaditya Veergatha series. This series is worthy of your time.
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May 6, 2018The Hero’s Trails begin.
The vengeance of Indra
Book 3 Vikramaditya Veeragatha.
Author Shatrujeet Nath
Pub
ISBN
Like I mentioned before book 2 and book 3 came together. The books were so absorbing that I read it one goes without bothering to make noting for blog. The only reigning thought was that it was to be a trilogy, however to put the entire story across he would need at least two more books. Well Shatrujeet promises a four book series. Though my own assessment he will require to make it a veeragatha with six volumes.
“The Hellfire and the Halahala two things that the Asura and devas have always hankered after, but to no avail. How it must gall them to see both in the possession of the human being. I am not in the least bit surprised that Shukra Acharya and Indra set aside their differences to plot Vikramaditya’s downfall.”
The 2nd book ends with
• Kalidasa leaving Avanti.
• Yaksha’s targeting Vishaka.
• Shukra Acharya and the Deva’s put their differences aside to face the common enemy Vikramaditya and his nine pearls, not to mention the powerful, abundant federation of Sindhavarta.
The book reveals the various challenges in the space of Samrat Vikramaditya. For Shukra Acharya the preceptor of the Asura’s has found a way to break the council of nine that safe guard the Halahala. The devas and asura’s have worked a truce to fight the Guardians of Halahala. Then there are subplots of Vikramaditya’s sister scheming to have her son crowned King, she seeks the Samrat’s approval for it. Her son Ghatakarapara however has been kidnapped. Then there is Vararuchi who is dealing with constant rejection from Queen Mother Upashruti. The nine pearls fall out for various reasons.
There are some allusions that come across like the story of Vararuchi being belittled by the Queen mother is very similar to the story of Dhruva, the introduction of Urvashi as Pralopi’s maid seems like a hint towards the more famous episode of Vikramorvashi. Vikramorvashiyam was a play written by Kalidasa on the Romance of Vikramaditya and Urvashi.
As the book progresses the nine pearls accept their uniqueness this kind of strengthens it.
The author makes some very interesting observations
• When is refereeing to the skill of Ghatakarpara create stuff, he refers to the ability to visualize to precision before creating something.
• He talks of the Huns entering the Sindhuvarta since they were facing drought and Sindhuvarta was the land of plenty
• The mother oracle talks of the Danavas in the danka-aranya who were ousted by asuras.
As the book ends, the mother oracle warns that the sun is on the wane and great eclipse is on its way to devour the sun. The Huns are out to get the ghoul master who is also the keeper of the Halahala. Indra the King of Devas reveals a secret that is devastating to Queen Mother Upashruthi and Vikramaditya.
The series are really interesting, and am looking forward for the next book. I only hope Shatrujeet will not succumb to the temptation of overloading the book 4.
The vengeance of Indra
Book 3 Vikramaditya Veeragatha.
Author Shatrujeet Nath
Pub
ISBN
Like I mentioned before book 2 and book 3 came together. The books were so absorbing that I read it one goes without bothering to make noting for blog. The only reigning thought was that it was to be a trilogy, however to put the entire story across he would need at least two more books. Well Shatrujeet promises a four book series. Though my own assessment he will require to make it a veeragatha with six volumes.
“The Hellfire and the Halahala two things that the Asura and devas have always hankered after, but to no avail. How it must gall them to see both in the possession of the human being. I am not in the least bit surprised that Shukra Acharya and Indra set aside their differences to plot Vikramaditya’s downfall.”
The 2nd book ends with
• Kalidasa leaving Avanti.
• Yaksha’s targeting Vishaka.
• Shukra Acharya and the Deva’s put their differences aside to face the common enemy Vikramaditya and his nine pearls, not to mention the powerful, abundant federation of Sindhavarta.
The book reveals the various challenges in the space of Samrat Vikramaditya. For Shukra Acharya the preceptor of the Asura’s has found a way to break the council of nine that safe guard the Halahala. The devas and asura’s have worked a truce to fight the Guardians of Halahala. Then there are subplots of Vikramaditya’s sister scheming to have her son crowned King, she seeks the Samrat’s approval for it. Her son Ghatakarapara however has been kidnapped. Then there is Vararuchi who is dealing with constant rejection from Queen Mother Upashruti. The nine pearls fall out for various reasons.
There are some allusions that come across like the story of Vararuchi being belittled by the Queen mother is very similar to the story of Dhruva, the introduction of Urvashi as Pralopi’s maid seems like a hint towards the more famous episode of Vikramorvashi. Vikramorvashiyam was a play written by Kalidasa on the Romance of Vikramaditya and Urvashi.
As the book progresses the nine pearls accept their uniqueness this kind of strengthens it.
The author makes some very interesting observations
• When is refereeing to the skill of Ghatakarpara create stuff, he refers to the ability to visualize to precision before creating something.
• He talks of the Huns entering the Sindhuvarta since they were facing drought and Sindhuvarta was the land of plenty
• The mother oracle talks of the Danavas in the danka-aranya who were ousted by asuras.
As the book ends, the mother oracle warns that the sun is on the wane and great eclipse is on its way to devour the sun. The Huns are out to get the ghoul master who is also the keeper of the Halahala. Indra the King of Devas reveals a secret that is devastating to Queen Mother Upashruthi and Vikramaditya.
The series are really interesting, and am looking forward for the next book. I only hope Shatrujeet will not succumb to the temptation of overloading the book 4.
February 17, 2018
A strong continuation to the Vikramaditya series. 'The Vengeance of Indra' scores on every aspect of the story. It is neatly plotted, and, the mythological background is etched into the story with a subtle depth. The narrative never loses focus, and all threads are connected at the right moments precisely. And, as usual Shatrujeet's writing is elegant that sustains the flow and mood of the story without any digressions.
This book is tightly centred upon the characters, and, the roles they will play in the upcoming conflict. The rift in Vikramaditya's council, the Machiavellian manipulation of the Devas and the Asuras, the unstable political atmosphere of Sindhuvrata is methodically told. However, the most notable aspect is the characters and the way the author has chosen to develop them. The flaws of the heroes, their fears, and uncertainty are explored with a harsh realism.
This book has very little action unlike the previous two books, where we see our heroes in action. This story is infact a chessboard - all the pieces has been gathered, the weaknesses of the opposition is exploited, plans are laid, and the game of war is about to begin. The author has succeeded in keeping the tension and atmosphere of suspense throughout the story. The politics of the kingdoms is also brought into the midst to aggravate the situation further, which lends a keen air of anticipation to the readers.
This book also has a quite surprising twists that adds to the thrill. The readers will be awed, I guarantee. The confrontation between Indra and Vikramaditya was hell of a scene to read. The epicness of the first two novels is subdued here. I longed to see more of the godly and supernatural power-play, but, that wasn't the case. Mind not, it is still a solid story that will land a few punches in your gut. I get the feeling that, not all is going to get well in the end. This story hints at losses and tragedy, of love and bitterness, and, of the choices we make however powerful and well-minded we are.
'The Vengeance of Indra' is a book that has set up the stage for the battle of epic proportions that is to begin. Throughout the obstacles Vikramaditya shines as a beacon of courage and fortitude. The author has created a great character that will endure forever in the hearts of the mytho-fantasy readers. I can't wait more for the concluding book of this great saga.
This book is tightly centred upon the characters, and, the roles they will play in the upcoming conflict. The rift in Vikramaditya's council, the Machiavellian manipulation of the Devas and the Asuras, the unstable political atmosphere of Sindhuvrata is methodically told. However, the most notable aspect is the characters and the way the author has chosen to develop them. The flaws of the heroes, their fears, and uncertainty are explored with a harsh realism.
This book has very little action unlike the previous two books, where we see our heroes in action. This story is infact a chessboard - all the pieces has been gathered, the weaknesses of the opposition is exploited, plans are laid, and the game of war is about to begin. The author has succeeded in keeping the tension and atmosphere of suspense throughout the story. The politics of the kingdoms is also brought into the midst to aggravate the situation further, which lends a keen air of anticipation to the readers.
This book also has a quite surprising twists that adds to the thrill. The readers will be awed, I guarantee. The confrontation between Indra and Vikramaditya was hell of a scene to read. The epicness of the first two novels is subdued here. I longed to see more of the godly and supernatural power-play, but, that wasn't the case. Mind not, it is still a solid story that will land a few punches in your gut. I get the feeling that, not all is going to get well in the end. This story hints at losses and tragedy, of love and bitterness, and, of the choices we make however powerful and well-minded we are.
'The Vengeance of Indra' is a book that has set up the stage for the battle of epic proportions that is to begin. Throughout the obstacles Vikramaditya shines as a beacon of courage and fortitude. The author has created a great character that will endure forever in the hearts of the mytho-fantasy readers. I can't wait more for the concluding book of this great saga.
June 15, 2021
We all know Samrat Vikramaditya as a Just and Valiant King of India, we have read and watched many stories of his Courage and Honour and there have been many adaptations and interpretations of his stories by writers through the years..
My personal favourite moment in the screen adaptation was when Betal after telling an elaborate story asked the Noble Samrat a seemingly difficult question to which there was no obvious answer.. and Betal threatened to crack his head open, if he knew and wouldn't answer..
These are the memories that every kid in India has grown up with..
So, what more could be written about Vikramaditya and what was the hype on 'Vikramaditya Veergaatha' all about.. I picked up the first book with healthy skepticism.
But, before long I was sucked into the world of Vikramaditya and his 9 councillors.. who were none of them your regular people.. and before long I was totally engrossed in the story..
To my Delight there are two women warriors- 'Kshapanaka' and 'Shanku' who are not only the councilors but also great fighters - never mind the Super powers that they discover at a later stage in the book.. but no more spoilers.. 😀😀
Vikramaditya is The samrat of Sindhuvarta and He with his Navaratna -9 councillors do the administration of avanti with it's capital in Ujjayini..
One Day Vikramaditya has a very unlikely Visitor come to meet him, who entrusts the Responsibility of something so important that it can destroy the whole Universe if it falls into the wrong hands..
AND wrong hands are all trying to get a hold of it alright.. !!
The Veeshada's dagger (with a backstory of its own) carrying a drop of the dreaded Halahal has the Devtas as well as the Asuras falling over eachother to acquire this weapon of mass destruction..
The description of the Samudra Manthan- in the first book mentioned as 'The great white Lake' - was so vivid I could see it happening right before my eyes and I was hooked to the story, from that first chapter itself..
Now, Any kingdom has enemies but it's a completely different ball game when the enemies are NOT humans.. but Asuras and Devtas with a horde of other supernatural beings to their disposal- all with Superpowers of their own.
Along with these celestial enemies- the borders of Sindhuvarta is also being threatened by The Huna and Shaka Tribes... while not too far away, there is more trouble brewing as there are other enemies of the Kingdom plotting to invade and overthrow Vikramaditya as the Samrat..
As the plot thickens, and there are many attacks on Avanti, Ujjayini, Dwarka and the other cities of the Sindhuvarta, the citizens are also getting restless and a strong feeling of resentment is breeding Anti-Samrat sentiment..
Moreover cracks are emerging between the allied kingdoms of Sindhuvarta too alongwith rifts being drawn in-between the 9 councillors- The Navratnas.
Amidst all of this- surrounded by Super Powerful and Super cunning enemies foremost amongst them the Mighty Indra leading the Devtas and The ever Resourceful, very knowledgeable and Wisdomous Sage Shukracharya, guiding the Asuras..
AND a multitude of other internal problems- Vikramaditya is committed to keeping his promise to the Eternal one, The Mahadev in keeping Veeshada's Dagger safe..
The 4 book series is written lyrically, evoking beautiful imagery and is rife with Life changing quotes..
Among all the other powerful quotes.. my favourite is from Vararuchi..
“In battle, it is not the strongest or the bravest or those with the greater numbers who win.. Victory belongs to the side that best understands the price of defeat.”
A few of the other beautiful quotes are :
"Victory is Temporary.. the battle is Eternal.."
"Vengeance is a cage forgiveness is freedom.."
"..Patience is a Drawn bow.. Rage it's Relentless Arrow.."
The fighting scenes are written elaborately, and with a lot of thought and strategy..
I love the way the character of the female warriors are etched out.. and they are given as much importance as the men-folk.. I do wish, there were more of them, as I am always vying for more female representation.
BUT I really like.. the way the females are fierce and Fearless.. and courageous.. AND indomitable, unbroken, unbowed.. mean fighters.
All the books have to be read in the correct order for the Right impact.. which is felt with force in the concluding instalment..
Though, it's unfair to choose any book from the series as a favourite.. but the first book.. 'Guardians of the Halahal' and the Last book 'Wrath of the Hellfires' are my favourite..
The last book I found particularly satisfying as the plot was brought to an apt conclusion with all the sub-plots neatly being tied up to bring the bigger picture into focus..
I loved the way, everything came together, only I would have liked a little more of the borderland with its ghoul-master The Ancient being- Betal..
..but maybe Author can do a spin-off on that angle in future.
This is a book series that's highly recommended especially for those who love fantasy fiction as much as I do.. it's a wonderful mix of Mythology, folklore and Fiction.. with a generous helping of the Author's vivid imagination and engaging writing style..
This is one story that is perfect for screen adaptation by a streaming giant like Netflix or Prime Video.. and I can only imagine the way it would put indian storytelling on the global map, when it's up there.
A perfect read to pick up to spice up the lockdown.. and a book series that you can return to time and again.. 'Vikramaditya Veergaatha' is a Timeless classic that every bibliophile must have in their collection.
My personal favourite moment in the screen adaptation was when Betal after telling an elaborate story asked the Noble Samrat a seemingly difficult question to which there was no obvious answer.. and Betal threatened to crack his head open, if he knew and wouldn't answer..
These are the memories that every kid in India has grown up with..
So, what more could be written about Vikramaditya and what was the hype on 'Vikramaditya Veergaatha' all about.. I picked up the first book with healthy skepticism.
But, before long I was sucked into the world of Vikramaditya and his 9 councillors.. who were none of them your regular people.. and before long I was totally engrossed in the story..
To my Delight there are two women warriors- 'Kshapanaka' and 'Shanku' who are not only the councilors but also great fighters - never mind the Super powers that they discover at a later stage in the book.. but no more spoilers.. 😀😀
Vikramaditya is The samrat of Sindhuvarta and He with his Navaratna -9 councillors do the administration of avanti with it's capital in Ujjayini..
One Day Vikramaditya has a very unlikely Visitor come to meet him, who entrusts the Responsibility of something so important that it can destroy the whole Universe if it falls into the wrong hands..
AND wrong hands are all trying to get a hold of it alright.. !!
The Veeshada's dagger (with a backstory of its own) carrying a drop of the dreaded Halahal has the Devtas as well as the Asuras falling over eachother to acquire this weapon of mass destruction..
The description of the Samudra Manthan- in the first book mentioned as 'The great white Lake' - was so vivid I could see it happening right before my eyes and I was hooked to the story, from that first chapter itself..
Now, Any kingdom has enemies but it's a completely different ball game when the enemies are NOT humans.. but Asuras and Devtas with a horde of other supernatural beings to their disposal- all with Superpowers of their own.
Along with these celestial enemies- the borders of Sindhuvarta is also being threatened by The Huna and Shaka Tribes... while not too far away, there is more trouble brewing as there are other enemies of the Kingdom plotting to invade and overthrow Vikramaditya as the Samrat..
As the plot thickens, and there are many attacks on Avanti, Ujjayini, Dwarka and the other cities of the Sindhuvarta, the citizens are also getting restless and a strong feeling of resentment is breeding Anti-Samrat sentiment..
Moreover cracks are emerging between the allied kingdoms of Sindhuvarta too alongwith rifts being drawn in-between the 9 councillors- The Navratnas.
Amidst all of this- surrounded by Super Powerful and Super cunning enemies foremost amongst them the Mighty Indra leading the Devtas and The ever Resourceful, very knowledgeable and Wisdomous Sage Shukracharya, guiding the Asuras..
AND a multitude of other internal problems- Vikramaditya is committed to keeping his promise to the Eternal one, The Mahadev in keeping Veeshada's Dagger safe..
The 4 book series is written lyrically, evoking beautiful imagery and is rife with Life changing quotes..
Among all the other powerful quotes.. my favourite is from Vararuchi..
“In battle, it is not the strongest or the bravest or those with the greater numbers who win.. Victory belongs to the side that best understands the price of defeat.”
A few of the other beautiful quotes are :
"Victory is Temporary.. the battle is Eternal.."
"Vengeance is a cage forgiveness is freedom.."
"..Patience is a Drawn bow.. Rage it's Relentless Arrow.."
The fighting scenes are written elaborately, and with a lot of thought and strategy..
I love the way the character of the female warriors are etched out.. and they are given as much importance as the men-folk.. I do wish, there were more of them, as I am always vying for more female representation.
BUT I really like.. the way the females are fierce and Fearless.. and courageous.. AND indomitable, unbroken, unbowed.. mean fighters.
All the books have to be read in the correct order for the Right impact.. which is felt with force in the concluding instalment..
Though, it's unfair to choose any book from the series as a favourite.. but the first book.. 'Guardians of the Halahal' and the Last book 'Wrath of the Hellfires' are my favourite..
The last book I found particularly satisfying as the plot was brought to an apt conclusion with all the sub-plots neatly being tied up to bring the bigger picture into focus..
I loved the way, everything came together, only I would have liked a little more of the borderland with its ghoul-master The Ancient being- Betal..
..but maybe Author can do a spin-off on that angle in future.
This is a book series that's highly recommended especially for those who love fantasy fiction as much as I do.. it's a wonderful mix of Mythology, folklore and Fiction.. with a generous helping of the Author's vivid imagination and engaging writing style..
This is one story that is perfect for screen adaptation by a streaming giant like Netflix or Prime Video.. and I can only imagine the way it would put indian storytelling on the global map, when it's up there.
A perfect read to pick up to spice up the lockdown.. and a book series that you can return to time and again.. 'Vikramaditya Veergaatha' is a Timeless classic that every bibliophile must have in their collection.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 21, 2021
Holy Molly!! talk about tying up loose ends and this one takes the cake. No, I am not talking about the book. I am talking about me. I had read the book back in 2018 ( yup that long ago ) and it was now when I was about to post my review of book 4 that I realised I never got to talk about this book. So now that the new year is dawning upon us, I think this is the best time to wrap up all loose ends.😝 Speaking of loose ends, unfortunately, the book has left quite a bit in this book. But do pardon my memory, after all, I am talking about a book that I read almost three years back.
I remember reading the book and thinking that there are a lot of places that were leaving more and more gaps which it shouldn’t have because this was after all the third book and by now we should have all the answers. What book 3 instead does is open up new channels which now I can understand was its way of leading to book 4. At the time of reading the book though, I wanted answers rather than more questions. So there ! that was the only trouble I had with the book. Rest was a mythological masterpiece cooked in fantasy magic.
The third book might be the one with a little dip in the entire series as it is the middle book and it sort of acts as a thread holding everything that happened in the previous two books and hooking them to what will be the eventual conclusion of everything that happened and is about to happen.
If you have been a fan of the series, do not hesitate. As you know book 2 didn't exactly give you the closure you needed so that is where this book comes in and you can’t skip this one. If you haven’t read the series yet …. Why are you here then? This is the third book and the series starts with Book I not Book 3.
The book delivers on all the glory that was promised and provided by the previous books and the series, although with the adrenaline level on a bit low. Consider it as taking a breather as what is about to come is fantabulous …
see you in book 4
I remember reading the book and thinking that there are a lot of places that were leaving more and more gaps which it shouldn’t have because this was after all the third book and by now we should have all the answers. What book 3 instead does is open up new channels which now I can understand was its way of leading to book 4. At the time of reading the book though, I wanted answers rather than more questions. So there ! that was the only trouble I had with the book. Rest was a mythological masterpiece cooked in fantasy magic.
The third book might be the one with a little dip in the entire series as it is the middle book and it sort of acts as a thread holding everything that happened in the previous two books and hooking them to what will be the eventual conclusion of everything that happened and is about to happen.
If you have been a fan of the series, do not hesitate. As you know book 2 didn't exactly give you the closure you needed so that is where this book comes in and you can’t skip this one. If you haven’t read the series yet …. Why are you here then? This is the third book and the series starts with Book I not Book 3.
The book delivers on all the glory that was promised and provided by the previous books and the series, although with the adrenaline level on a bit low. Consider it as taking a breather as what is about to come is fantabulous …
see you in book 4
December 7, 2018
With Vikramditya's challenges becoming more and more difficult in every story, one wonders whether the human king will emerge unscathed and victorious? The third book has more devastation in store both to Vikramaditya's personal relationships and to his city and empire.
The devas and asuras join hands to maximize destruction on valiant king and his councilmen. But besides the physical devastation that the combined forces unleash, it is the emotional hurt that they seek in the third book. The new allies who otherwise do not see eye to eye hope to wreck the king's support system by driving a wedge in relationships, to break the king's heart, to turn his most trusted friends into enemy. From spells to lies to sowing doubts, the enemy leaves no trick to obtain Halahal. Defeated again and again Indra seeks vengeance and comes up with a devious plan by planting a enemy within the palace.
The king however still aims to stay true to his promise of protecting Halahal even at the cost of his loved ones and leaves no stone unturned to seek out new alliances in fighting the wars of land and 'dharma'.
The great thing about this story is that though the first three books seem to bring only more problems for the king but nowhere is it repeated. It doesn't get dull. New challenges, new enemies and new conspiracies keep the reader turning the pages.
Honestly I am waiting for the concluding Book IV in hope to see the king emerge victorious and all evil defeated.
So go on and read the VIKRAMADITYA VEERGATHA.
The devas and asuras join hands to maximize destruction on valiant king and his councilmen. But besides the physical devastation that the combined forces unleash, it is the emotional hurt that they seek in the third book. The new allies who otherwise do not see eye to eye hope to wreck the king's support system by driving a wedge in relationships, to break the king's heart, to turn his most trusted friends into enemy. From spells to lies to sowing doubts, the enemy leaves no trick to obtain Halahal. Defeated again and again Indra seeks vengeance and comes up with a devious plan by planting a enemy within the palace.
The king however still aims to stay true to his promise of protecting Halahal even at the cost of his loved ones and leaves no stone unturned to seek out new alliances in fighting the wars of land and 'dharma'.
The great thing about this story is that though the first three books seem to bring only more problems for the king but nowhere is it repeated. It doesn't get dull. New challenges, new enemies and new conspiracies keep the reader turning the pages.
Honestly I am waiting for the concluding Book IV in hope to see the king emerge victorious and all evil defeated.
So go on and read the VIKRAMADITYA VEERGATHA.
March 27, 2018
No matter how long you train, you never know you are brave until the things happen!
The third book of the Vikramaditya Veergatha series is again a delightfully engaging read as the previous ones. How do the Guardians of the Halahala fare when Indra keeps up with his strategies and then with Shukracharya reigning in with his black magic forces. Do the Gods not spare the humans with their vengence? How does Vikramaditya hold himself against all odds? All this and more aspects form the narration for this book.
Won’t be revealing much, however the book is definitely an engrossing read, page after page. So what do we do?
Keep reading the series! Being a mythofiction book it is astonishing to see how Shatrujeet Nath has kept up his tempo with the story narration. The only drawback is to wait for the next book to come out soon!
As these lines say….
“सच है, विपत्ति जब आती है,
कायर को ही दहलाती है,
शूरमा नहीं विचलित होते,
क्षण एक नहीं धीरज खोते,
विघ्नों को गले लगाते हैं,
काँटों में राह बनाते हैं।”
― Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’
This is somewhat the summation of what you can expect out of this book in this series.
The third book of the Vikramaditya Veergatha series is again a delightfully engaging read as the previous ones. How do the Guardians of the Halahala fare when Indra keeps up with his strategies and then with Shukracharya reigning in with his black magic forces. Do the Gods not spare the humans with their vengence? How does Vikramaditya hold himself against all odds? All this and more aspects form the narration for this book.
Won’t be revealing much, however the book is definitely an engrossing read, page after page. So what do we do?
Keep reading the series! Being a mythofiction book it is astonishing to see how Shatrujeet Nath has kept up his tempo with the story narration. The only drawback is to wait for the next book to come out soon!
As these lines say….
“सच है, विपत्ति जब आती है,
कायर को ही दहलाती है,
शूरमा नहीं विचलित होते,
क्षण एक नहीं धीरज खोते,
विघ्नों को गले लगाते हैं,
काँटों में राह बनाते हैं।”
― Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’
This is somewhat the summation of what you can expect out of this book in this series.
April 21, 2018
The magical touch of Author Shatrujeet Nath continues to hold the reader spellbound right through the third book of the Vikramaditya Veergatha Series too. While the first two books saw some truly captivating war scenes take away my breath, this one saw a crafty Indra wreak a vengeance shattering, without as much as a war cry. While the first two books in the series saw an Avanti strong and resilient thanks to the unity within its governing council, the faith of its people and its strong allies, this one sees a country riddled with fear for the future, one smarting under the blow handed down by Indra and tension simmering within its governing council. Will Vikramaditya fail? Will Sindhuvartha fall into the evil hands of its enemies? Will Indra be successful in calling the shots or will the wily Shukracharya succeed in his devious game plan? To know this we will have to wait for the final book in the series. And I must say that once you finish reading ‘The Vengeance of Indra’ you will hate the wait.
The book is a bag of emotions. There is hate, deceit, fear, determination, hope and much more. One can’t help but empathize with Varuchi, grind the teeth on seeing Kalidasa switching sides and feel proud of the metamorphosis of Shanku from a simple lasso to a strong and determined warrior. One also can’t help but feel a bit disillusioned with Vikramaditya at times especially with respect to his attitude towards Varuchi.
There are twists that will leave you pondering and turns that will make you sit up and wonder what’s coming next.
The language is as usual simple, crisp and lucid with the power to bring forth the scene of action live before one’s eyes. The style of narration and the pace are perfect. Characterization has always been the author’s strong point and this one is no exception.
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The book is a bag of emotions. There is hate, deceit, fear, determination, hope and much more. One can’t help but empathize with Varuchi, grind the teeth on seeing Kalidasa switching sides and feel proud of the metamorphosis of Shanku from a simple lasso to a strong and determined warrior. One also can’t help but feel a bit disillusioned with Vikramaditya at times especially with respect to his attitude towards Varuchi.
There are twists that will leave you pondering and turns that will make you sit up and wonder what’s coming next.
The language is as usual simple, crisp and lucid with the power to bring forth the scene of action live before one’s eyes. The style of narration and the pace are perfect. Characterization has always been the author’s strong point and this one is no exception.
Read the full review at https://geetaavij.wordpress.com/2018/...
February 7, 2018
Rare gem in the fantasy genre...
The Vengeance of Indra is the third book in the VikramAditya Veergatha series...highly anticipated since last book had ended on a cliffhanger...
This book does justice with the sub plots that the author has sowed so delicately in the first two parts...the simmering tension between VikramAditya and his councillors comes forth and is handled superbly by the author...The book is high on content and inter rivalries and low on action...But its tone is dark and grim and more realistic something slightly lacking in the earlier books and very effectively sets the stage for the finale ..The confrontation scene between the protagonist and antagonist is superbly written and is stuff to die for...Its very rare that an author writes a part like this book in an action packed series...As usual he sets stage for a rollercoaster action packed 4th part...
Only one grudge is Indra has very few portions in this part...All in all my favorite fantasy series...Watch out for the author folks
The Vengeance of Indra is the third book in the VikramAditya Veergatha series...highly anticipated since last book had ended on a cliffhanger...
This book does justice with the sub plots that the author has sowed so delicately in the first two parts...the simmering tension between VikramAditya and his councillors comes forth and is handled superbly by the author...The book is high on content and inter rivalries and low on action...But its tone is dark and grim and more realistic something slightly lacking in the earlier books and very effectively sets the stage for the finale ..The confrontation scene between the protagonist and antagonist is superbly written and is stuff to die for...Its very rare that an author writes a part like this book in an action packed series...As usual he sets stage for a rollercoaster action packed 4th part...
Only one grudge is Indra has very few portions in this part...All in all my favorite fantasy series...Watch out for the author folks
July 22, 2021
Vikramaditya Veergatha book 3 is a continuation of The Gaurdians of Halahala and The conspiracy at meru. Third book being Vengeance of Indra where in there is no war fought like that happens in previous two books. This book is the base for the 4th book which will end in a great war. This book is mainly how all the 9 councilors being together are separated by directly or indirectly by Indra and the asura's guru Shukracharya. Councilor Dhanvantri (the Vaidya), Kshapanaka and Vikrama remain in the palace. Councilor Kalidasa has changed side to Huna and Saka's to be against the Sindhuvarta, Councilor Varuruchi has broken his bondage as Councilor and is in process of becoming a rebel. Councilor Vetala Batta is in Odra to speak to the Queen of odra related to the trade of iron. Councilor Amara sinha is in udaypuri in search of other Councilor Ghatakapara. Councilor ghatakapara who has new found skill of molding water into steel weapon or key has just set himself free from the Saka's but his location is unknown. Councilor Shanku is in the dandaka forest in search of the Danav's so that they can be of help to Avanti in thier war against Asura and deva. Overall This book is about setting up a grand finale. Overall I would say its a Good Goodreads.... :)
July 16, 2021
Shukracharya has succeeded in his plan in distancing the councilors and the king. Ghatakarpara, samrat’s nephew and councilor is kidnapped! The ghosts of the past have hijacked everyone’s sanity. The devas and the asuras are leaving no stone unturned to get hold of the dagger. Conspiracies are in full swing with the urge for vengeance! And the asuras have come to know about the whereabouts of the dagger!!
What measures have the devas and the asuras taken to get hold of the dagger? Who is conspiring against whom? Who are the allies and who are the foes? Will the Guardians of the Halahala ever come together to fight back or will they be a sacrifcial pawn in this thirst for supremacy?
This part of the book has all the things turning against Vikaramaditya and my heart instantly went out for him. Everyone is in grief and everyone is also right at their place due to the past. A classic example of situation being wrong narrated skilfully. The book effectively depicts grey characters which makes everything seem going south. But it also gives us hope to believe in oneself and keep going, doing the right thing when everyone is against us!
If you have completed Book 1 & 2, please go for this as it is a turning point in the series.
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What measures have the devas and the asuras taken to get hold of the dagger? Who is conspiring against whom? Who are the allies and who are the foes? Will the Guardians of the Halahala ever come together to fight back or will they be a sacrifcial pawn in this thirst for supremacy?
This part of the book has all the things turning against Vikaramaditya and my heart instantly went out for him. Everyone is in grief and everyone is also right at their place due to the past. A classic example of situation being wrong narrated skilfully. The book effectively depicts grey characters which makes everything seem going south. But it also gives us hope to believe in oneself and keep going, doing the right thing when everyone is against us!
If you have completed Book 1 & 2, please go for this as it is a turning point in the series.
Read my other reviews by clicking on leave following link.
https://mintiblog.wordpress.com/
July 4, 2018
As expected...this part is another gem in the series!
After finishing each part, my love for Shatrujeet Nath is increasing by many fold. It is always difficult to maintain the standards in a series of books, but Nath does it effortlessly. The imagination and writing style are definitely the author's forte, however the plotting of this whole gaatha is the strongest aspect. It amazes me how Nath handles so many characters and parallel stories which all merge into each other and connect with the overall theme so well.
The author and this veergatha is a gem for Hindu mythology based fiction. Eagerly waiting for the final book!
After finishing each part, my love for Shatrujeet Nath is increasing by many fold. It is always difficult to maintain the standards in a series of books, but Nath does it effortlessly. The imagination and writing style are definitely the author's forte, however the plotting of this whole gaatha is the strongest aspect. It amazes me how Nath handles so many characters and parallel stories which all merge into each other and connect with the overall theme so well.
The author and this veergatha is a gem for Hindu mythology based fiction. Eagerly waiting for the final book!
March 10, 2018
This book is a little cynical, plenty dark, with not many laughs and — truth be told — not much action. But then that’s good because it means that the story is progressing at a nice pace and without mindless fighting sequences.
Nothing new needs to be said about Nath’s writing style. He keeps mesmerizing with his simple yet impactful writing. He keeps the story on such a short lease that it never deviates from its set course even though sub plots keep blossoming here and there with sufficient integrity.
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Nothing new needs to be said about Nath’s writing style. He keeps mesmerizing with his simple yet impactful writing. He keeps the story on such a short lease that it never deviates from its set course even though sub plots keep blossoming here and there with sufficient integrity.
Read full review at http://bit.ly/2Fyc6du
July 2, 2020
Okey, too many tails in different directions like Shanku, Acharya, Kalidas, Amara Simha & then Half brother and it is going to be interested how it is going to be end.
This book makes the story more interesting and created different small stories itself for other characters which explored their past and helped them to build their own character. Now wait time started for 4th Book and hoping to get it in my hand soon.
This book makes the story more interesting and created different small stories itself for other characters which explored their past and helped them to build their own character. Now wait time started for 4th Book and hoping to get it in my hand soon.
February 6, 2018
This is the third book in the series. With each book, the series gets better & better. Author is easily the best mytho fantasy writer in India. His writing is so beautiful . I love the narration & also the pace of the book is consistent. With lots of twists, the book keeps the reader engaged till the end. Eagerly looking forward to the final part in the series....
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