The Mists of Brahma

The Pataala Prophecy #2

by Christopher C. Doyle

The Mists of Brahma explores the hidden secrets of the ancient Sanskrit texts and the lost knowledge of the ancients as you enter a world that is fictional, yet could very well exist.

Join Arjun and Maya as they grapple with issues of identity and purpose. Walk with the Maharishis and Kshatriyas of the Sangha, as they face an enemy and a threat that can change the future of a world that is unaware of the perils that surround it.

A horrific carnage stuns the Sangha. But nothing the Sangha can do will protect the world against another onslaught from Pataala Lok.

There is only one way out. An ancient mystery. An enigma so perilous that it is feared by even the Maharishis of the Sangha.

The Mists of Brahma

When a shocking development threatens to turn her life upside down, Maya has to solve the mysteries in her father’s diary. But she cannot imagine the unspeakable consequences of her decision.

Arjun and Maya will have to confront a new, powerful enemy. One, who will kill without remorse. And who they cannot defeat.

What secrets will the Mists of Brahma reveal? Will Arjun and Maya survive their most lethal test yet? Or is the prophecy doomed to fail?

Find out in The Mists of Brahma, where mythology meets fantasy in an explosive mix of adventure, suspense and mystery.

Genres: Mythology, Fiction, Fantasy, Indian Literature, Thriller, Historical Fiction

469 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 14, 2019

About the author

Christopher C. Doyle pursued a career in the corporate world, graduating from St. Stephens College, Delhi with a degree in Economics and studying business management at IIM Calcutta. He now helps companies to grow profitably and sustainably.

He is also a musician and lives his passion for music through his band called Mid Life Crisis which plays classic rock.

Reviews

[Vishnu Chevli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now I have to wait for a year or more for next part.

A series that make you stick to the last page. Excellent mix of mythology with action and fantasy

[Vikas Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Elvis Presley of Indian writing

Christopher Doyles's writings take you on a roll as he tricks your emotions bringing his fictional world close to the reality of writings in various Parvas of Mahabharata. The moment you have begun to settle down and enjoy the ride is when he suddenly rocks your fantasy world with the sudden twists in the tale. The second book in The Pataala Prophecy Series, the novel takes off from the earlier novel and builds a cohesive narrative that is sure to lead to a great climax. Christopher's novels make you fall in love with Mahabharata and make you want to read the unabridged version. For me, the climax was almost an anti climax... I would have wanted Arjun to fight more bravely rather than meekly surrender. Other than that the novel was hell of a ride.....

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!!!! I am so impressed!!! I actually love this book!!!

This is definitely full of surprises. There are a lot of things that I have anticipated but it fails me every time. This is definitely a roller coaster read for me.

I am confuse why not many people have read this? Like I am such a huge fan of Amish's book and these are in my opinion really good!!! I love this.

I just love how Maya showed her full potential. Her journey, the things that she learned are inspiring. I am glad that she finally learn to embrace that she is indeed special in her own way. That she certainly has the potential to be a great Rishi in the future.

I also commend her bravery in venturing through the mist. Her bravery, and wisdom definitely glow in those moments. She have showed her real potential. I just feel annoyed that Jignesh's and the others doesn't seem to recognize them.

The ending is AMAZING !!! I just love it. Who would have thought? I thought everything ends there and there are new beginnings in the next book but like I said, who would have thought???? BRILLIANT!!

I can't forget Arjun's courage also. He showed great courage and he deserves the praises everyone tells him. He really have grown!

There are definitely 2 questions that I have which I hope will be answered in the next books: What did Amyra saw when they went to Maya's house to retrieve the paper that was now in Kapoor's hands? Also, what is in the Dandaka forest that lead Maya to her state when she went in? I dunno, I am just curious. lol.

OVERALL such a gooooood book!!! Recommended! Everyone should read this.

[Shifad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the tempo and pace of the story. The chapters are crisp and really feels like we are running through the pages. The concept of the plot is entertaining, but could with a bit more world-building. But, I FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS MISSING IN THE BOOK. Character development was sketchy. But the overall plot of the story was amazing. Disregarding minor inconveniences, you can say this is a pretty good book.

[Utkrisht Fella · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Mists of Brahma had big shoes to fill as the second installment of the Paatala series and while the core mythology remains incredibly intriguing, this book struggled with execution.

The biggest issue for me was the pacing. While the world is still rich and imaginative, there are long sections that feel like a definite drag, stalling the momentum built up in the first book. The narrative cohesion also seemed weak; it felt like several interesting plot threads were running parallel but weren't properly stitched together into a unified, gripping story.

Unfortunately, the book culminates in an incredibly abrupt and frustrating ending. It cuts off right at a crucial moment, feeling less like a well-executed cliffhanger and more like the story simply stopped mid-chapter. It’s a jarring finish that leaves you craving context, not just the next book. I’ll likely continue the series because I'm invested in the premise, but I hope Book 3 brings back the narrative tightness the series needs.

[Ashwin Ramaswamy · Rating 1 out of 5]

This turned out to be a drag. There's got to be something to be said for character and plot consistency. The lead protagonist performs marvel after marvel and is yet denied entry into the the community. She is able to control her emotions and feelings at the level of the highest rishi's and is yet obsessed with being granted admission.
Nothing in this book makes sense from a story or character continuation.

I'd wanted to avoid writing this but the sense of betrayal of time wasted on this book forces me.

Shukra : Voldemort
Vishwaraj : Malfoy
Jignesh : Snape
Saytavachana : Dumbledore
Arjun : Harry
Maya : Hermione
Kanakpratap : Sirius Black meets Hagrid
Thakshaka : Nagini
Mantras : Spells
Bhramadanda : Wands
Gurukul : Hogwarts
Dandaka : Forbidden Forest
Pretas, Pischachas : Dementors
Sadhs : Muggles

I mean, come on! I understand that some plot devices and storylines can be common in a classic good versus evil etc. But so many as above is just blatant plagiarism with an Indian mythology sheen. Seriously?

At the end, Maya just goes back in time using the Mists of Brahma, figures out Shukras revival mantra and revives Arjun, and then the story ends?? And some random Raman Kapoor thrown in as if Poirot is still on the case?

I gave book one some consideration and even suggested it to people despite the above plagiarism. But book two with its warped plot and character outlines makes reading this an absolute bummer.

This ends my Doyle experiments.

[Apricity · Rating 3 out of 5]

My most favourite characters would be Maya, Satyavachana, and Raman Kapoor. They are tenacious, intelligent, and hardworking. I am glad to see more of them. They are very interesting.
Maya's journey had me hooked. She is vulnerable but has a quiet strength in her. Her awareness of what is right, wrong, and easy along with accepting her mistakes, and instead of crying like a damsel in distress doing her best to correct them is very well done. To learn that she was adopted is another mystery.
Satyavachana is kind of like Dumbledore but he doesn't hide anything from Maya and he doesn't seem to be planning to sacrifice Maya. His kindness, patience, inability to put up with bxxxxxxt is good.
Kapoor's bloodhound persona is amazing. The way he doesn't easily give up is admirable. The clues he finds keep us on the edge with anticipation.
I am curious about Yajnaseni, she has an enigmatic quality to her.
This time it seemed as if the author had taken ideas from Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter Chronicles Series.
Gurukuls= Institutes
Akshapatalikas= Silent Brothers
Shastrakars= Iron Sisters
Mantras= Runes
A pair of warriors= Parabatai
The Sangha= Clave, Ministry of Magic
Other references would be from PJO series
Shukra= Kronos
Vishwaraj= Luke
I am so sick of Arjun. He is such a spoiled person. His extreme belief in his abilities is annoying. At least when Jace boasts of his prowess, he is capable of achieving those. Arjun wants to go out and save the world yet he is completely unprepared. Even when later he fights at the caves he isn't a good warrior.
I definitely don't get Sangha. After one battle these kids are announced as the best warriors ever. Seriously?
I didn't even get the romance between him and Adira. Maybe because the book focused on Maya mostly but still it was as if they were attracted towards each other without even knowing anything about the other person. It reminded me of Jason and Piper from HoO series.
The mention of Imran Kidwai of The Mahabharata Quest Series was a delight. I can't wait for more in the Mahabharata Quest Series.

[Shubham Kansal · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Pataala Prophecy Part 2

"The Mists of Bhrama" is the second part of the "The Pataala Prophecy" series. I read this book the very next day after completing the first book.

I found the start of it slower than the first book. The first book ends with a war between Garuda and Nagas.

Maya's character develops a lot in this part of the series. Arjun's character is said to be very important in both parts of the series, but so far he has not been shown to do much. It is as if the title of the story is Bol Bachchan and Bachchan has disappeared from it.

After the initial chapters, the story starts to get serious. This time Vishvraj himself competes directly with our main characters. This time quite a bit is at stake. Kali is going to reach its peak stage very soon due to which Shukra is restless and wants to achieve her goals as soon as possible.

Now everything was going on that our main character Arjun is killed. In front of his own friends. And he is killed by none other than his own yayati cousin Vishvaraja.

As if the whole series stops. The person who was born to kill Shukra is no more.
But I think the author could have made his death part more dramatic. I found a lack of emotions in it.

But the way the writer ends the second part is worthy of praise.I did not even think so. Everything happened so quickly Maya went back in time and steal the biggest weapon of Shukra.

It has given a completely new direction to this series. With this it comes to an end. But the writer could add a few more chapters(123 total)😁.

I am already eagerly waiting for the third part. This series has pulled me like a magnet. Again lots of love for the Author Christopher C. Doyle❤️
Happy Reader 😄
Giving 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cutting 1 ❌ due to the less sympathetic death of arjun.

[S.Ach · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite the obvious disappointment that the Harry Potter fan felt after reading the first part, I couldn't help reading…rather listening to the 2nd part on Audible (probably because I didn't have to pay for it…and also… hey…sometimes you suffer from the syndrome of you-need-to-finish-what-you-start).

Even if I decided to stop comparing the plot and sequences with that of Harry Potter, still I didn't get the expected thrill out of this. Is it because the progress is slow and the intrigue is missing. Or, is it because there are not many likable characters? Whatever it is, I will not be desperately waiting for the next part.

[Ujjwal Goel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending leaved me craved for the next book in the series

[Jaituni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Pataala Prophecy series and it is indeed a promising read.
After an amazing end to the first part, there was a sense of longing for the second part to release as fast as it was possible and the author has delivered the justice it deserved.
I found this book slightly faster paced than its previous part, keeping you on the edge of the sword as to what would happen next.
The amazing world that the author has managed to create called the Mists of Brahma is so realistic, something that I’d like to call a scenic writing, which essentially means a writing style that actually makes you visualize the world through words, somewhat like forming clouds in your head!
The journey of Maya and Arjun continues, with new adventures aboard, new challenges to face, and a new world to explore.
I would not like to add in any more details in here as it would act like a spoiler for those who haven’t yet read the first part of the book.
However, if you liked the first part of the book, you’d definitely like the second part as well, even more than the first part maybe!
So it’s worth the grab and worth your time!
A fun read with something to learn as well!

[Deepa Patil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Another fascinating book in the series of Patala Prophecy (2nd in series). Liked it more the way book developed the character of Maya, bit of mythology mixed with science and Sanskrit mantras (few real, few fictional) . Now the wait is on for next book in series .

[Anusha Sridharan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful read it has been. Waiting for next one already. I am glad that I read Son of Brighu and The Mists of Brahma back to back.
It's actually Interesting that however close you are to the prophecy, you still lack the vital pieces to see it completely.
What Maya accomplished with the Mists of Brahma was indeed an adventurous experience and beautifully described. I did notice some conflicting versions of how Maharishi Dhruv actually died, perhaps that's a planned twist in the plot which I'll wait to read more from the next in the series!

[Aishwaraya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is honestly a good effort of making up a fictional fantasy story with some magic, mythology altogether putting us through this beautiful journey all the way from Delhi to ghandharva world to a magical school n to devalok n what not..! @christophercdoyle has definitely become my fav author n am looking up to read his other books while I still can't wait for the 3rd book of @ThePataalaProphecy 🤞

[Hitesh Bansal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the way the story is unfolding. The characters are building up nicely. Sometimes it gets to predictable.
I would request the author to not to put so much delay in releasing the parts as it becomes really hard to connect to reach and every character after such long delays...

[☆Shrey☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am spellbound 😳😳😶

[Navendu Agarwal · Rating 5 out of 5]

1.‘Each one of us has an innate power that we are not aware of. And this power is based on the karma that we accumulate during our past lives.’‘While the karma of our past births determines the circumstances of our present lives, what we make of our lives depends on the karma that we earn in our present life. So, even if we remain sadhs, we can become whatever we want to, depending on our decisions and actions in our present lives. Our success, or failure, depends wholly on us.’

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 30). Westland. Kindle Edition.

2. we must understand that the material universe is a whole and we are all integral parts of it, connected in ways that we do not know and cannot even begin to imagine. Our manifested material world provides the illusion that distinct entities inhabit the universe. But deep down, at the very foundation of all things—living and non-living—there is a state of interconnectedness. It is invisible, and in many ways immaterial, but it is palpable. Not on the surface, in the forms and shapes that we see in each other and around us, but in the way our actions affect other people and other objects.’

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (pp. 30-31). Westland. Kindle Edition.

3. ‘We are limited only by our thinking, by the boundaries that we set for ourselves.

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 72). Westland. Kindle Edition.

4. If the Sangha has decided something in their wisdom, we should either argue with them and try to change their minds or accept it. That is how disagreements should be settled. Agreeing to disagree and then acting independently is not the solution.

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 136). Westland. Kindle Edition.

5. If you can control your thoughts, you can control your emotions and you will achieve peace.

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 162). Westland. Kindle Edition.

6. ‘We fear things that we do not understand,’ Satyavachana had explained. ‘Usually these are things that are different from us in some way—appearance, habits, speech. And emotions like fear, anger, apprehension or frustration take away our ability to become one with the universe.

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 163). Westland. Kindle Edition.

7. ‘All of us humans are born with an innate capacity to make spontaneous and instinctive judgements about everything around us. We look at something and judge it as good or bad. And very often, we do this without even knowing much about whatever we are judging.

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 165). Westland. Kindle Edition.

8. ‘Judgement emphasises differences. You need to find the similarities. And replace the tendency to judge with an ability to understand, to empathise. That will bring you closer to the object of your focus.’

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 166). Westland. Kindle Edition.

9. You really don’t know what you have until you no longer have it,

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 306). Westland. Kindle Edition.

10. Time was a great healer. At least, that was what everyone said. But Time could not take away the sense of loss; it only made it easier to cope with it.

Doyle, Christopher C.. The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy - Book 2) (p. 424). Westland. Kindle Edition.

[Nitin Jain · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second installment of "The Pataala Prophecy" series, "Brahma Mist" , truly takes the story to another level. The narrative has matured significantly, deepening the complexity of the plot while maintaining the thrill and intrigue that made the first book engaging. Doyle masterfully blends history and mythology, crafting a tale that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.

One of the strongest aspects of this book is its well-developed characters. Each protagonist comes alive with distinct personalities, emotions, and arcs that make them more relatable and immersive. Their relationships, conflicts, and growth add depth to the story, making the journey even more compelling.

The novel excels in its historical fiction aspect, seamlessly weaving ancient Indian history with elements of mythology. The research and detailing make the world feel authentic, and the lore adds a rich layer to the narrative. Doyle’s writing style ensures that even complex historical and mythological concepts remain accessible and engaging.

The pacing is well-balanced, with thrilling action sequences, unexpected twists, and moments of introspection. The stakes are higher, the mysteries deeper, and the revelations more impactful, making it a page-turner for fans of this genre.

As someone who loves historical fiction infused with mythology, this book was a delight to read. The blend of adventure, ancient secrets, and well-researched storytelling makes it a must-read for anyone who enjoys mythological thrillers. The ending leaves enough intrigue and excitement, making me eagerly await the third part of the series.

Christopher C. Doyle has once again delivered a gripping and immersive experience, proving why he is one of the best in this genre. Highly recommended!

[Shreya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Extremely good pace, at times a lil too much.
That makes it for a quick read. It does have a lot for people interested in ancient vedic texts. It is well researched and the writer ensures he doesn't misquote anywhere, but that's where the good part ends.
It feels like a rip off of Harry Potter at various places.
*Spoilers ahead* ,
The concept of the 'one' involved in a 'prophecy' ,which is not accessible by main characters completely to start with, and plenty of parallels like antagonist Sukra acting like Voldemort to go after the 'one', Getting his loyal disciple Viswaraj to do his bidding, just lik Voldemort has his loyal servants the death eaters. The most knowledgeable Satyavachan is like Dumbledore flying off to spy on Voldemort (Sukra in this case)every now and then and the similarity that irritates me the most and is most obvious is the presence and description of Gurukuls which r nothing more than magic schools (need i say more?).What is also not brilliant is the use of 'laghu' mantras , to mke them function like magic spells! Writer should bring some originality, lest we find out in the coming books that an anti-hero was a hero all along. I call that 'Pulling a snape.'

To be honest, i gorged this book up just out of Nostalgia.

[Keshav Nair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Completely Enamored

The adventure filled sequel to 'Son of Bhirgu' is one filled with emotions, suspense and twists. The book neatly starts off from its prequel and culminates in a cheerful climax. Throughout this book, author has very adequately walked us through the various phases in the training of the protagonists. But the real interesting part is when the journey to the mists of Brahma begins. From here on, the plot makes the reader fastened to their seats. The attempt to unfold the secrets at Maya's house, the subsequent crusade and interim anti climax was certainly a curl in the plot. However, the author has brilliantly scripted the final climax which brings in delight to the reader. The author has done immense research in Hindu Mythology and explained the science behind some of the spectacles. He has elaborated all the references at the end of the book, including chapters and verses. An exciting book for fantasy thriller lovers and eagerly waiting for the third part of this series.

[Siddharth Mantraratnam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always been a huge fantasy fiction fan and this book is as fantastic as it can be, both extraordinarily and imaginatively. If UK has Harry Potter and US has Percy Jackson, I believe this series has the potential to be the fantasy world of Indian fiction. (Big statement there)

Every minute or should I say every page of this book was so much better than the Book #1 of the series 'Son of Bhrigu'.
Even though the 'chosen One' according to the prophecy is Arjun (no spoilers here), the heroine of the book is MAYA. Atleast until now. What a character she is. I enjoyed every second of her presence.

I hope the author makes each upcoming installment even more magnificient and grander than the previous one and leave us dumbfounded at the end of the series.

I am giving it a 5/5 because I think their couldn't have been any better version of this book than what the author has given us.
PS: I urge all the young audience (especially Indian audience) to pick this series up.

[Dr Kashmira Gohil · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book followed part 1 of pataala prophecy -son of brighu, which I already appreciated in my review earlier. The book takes up the author's fantasy, a notch further on Maya and Arjun with their gurukul mates vs their nemesis shukracharya and his chela visvavasu. The description of Maya, finally entering the mythical mist in bank of ganga, tapovan after initial training by guru satyavachana and there, meeting her deceased father in mist guiding and comforting her, Arjun coming from dead and such other instances were put up beautifully by the author. Even after the book is finished, you may linger long in that atmosphere, that's the finesse of the book. And this part 2 is still not over yet. Its still to be continued with powerful shukracharya's mysterious plans not put in to action yet, let alone defense by the gurukul team. I look forward to reading the next part,whe its available. 4 stars.

[Pavan Reddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

While reading mythological novels it always inspires me to checkout everything on internet and learn a lot about past. Its this feeling I prefer reading mythological novels. The way he lays his words on the page and with the backing of holy books its spectacular to imagine the scene. His writing is simple and sober but radiating enough meaning to read chapter after chapter. The way story has been written it causes curiousity to rise after the chapter has been finished inadvertently. Coming to the story as mentioned in previous one (Son Of Bhrigu) the story unfolds about truths about Arjun family during investigation of Ram Kapoor. It is still very unclear and misty about the story because it has not progressed much and it is frustrating to wait for its successor (Hope he finishes it fast)


Thanks&BeHappy.

[Navaneethcrshna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very solid successor to what seems to be a building up to a strong series. The former ended with what was a nice battle sequence and the 2nd one picks up from there and takes us through a full year with a lot of world-building and pulls out interesting pieces of backstory. The book also has a lot of references to Indian Itihasas and Puranas giving a a very familiar ring to what is otherwise a very Harry Potter / Percy Jackson-esque Teen fantasy adventure.

That doesn't take away from the charm, infact adds oodles to it. The laghu-mantras, as a stand-in for spells innotated and said in Sanskrit make for very interesting battle sequences and multiple story threads open up building excitement for future installments.

I wouldn't classify it as unputdownable like some of the author's previous work, but it's a strong, well paced, interesting successor that fits in well with the series.

[Saffron Mavros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantasy meets Hindu mythology to create a surreptitiously amazing mystery-thriller that invades your thoughts till the last page has been turned.

A deep sigh! A deep breath!!

As I put the book down, it took me five minutes to calm down my nerves and ease the anxiousness. What a story. The story revolves around Maya and Arjun, but the constantly changing points of view, changing timelines, the subtle perceptible change in the protagonist characters is so beautifully crafted that I was glued to each word written.

Hindu mythology is vast with so many nuances and aspects that have been lost to our generations in the Kaliyug, but the author, through his immense research, brings out so many of these facts, nuances and stories, weaving them together in a way that sparked my interest in reliving the mythology.

This book is an absolute masterpiece.

[Vishwanath Rathod · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book picks up where the first installment left off, and I found the story to be bit more engaging this time. While the similarities to HP and other influences are still present, the author has introduced a touch of originality that sets it apart. The intricate weaving of characters across different timelines is particularly enjoyable and adds depth to the narrative. The pacing is well-balanced, keeping readers hooked as the plot unfolds, and the book concludes on a thrilling cliffhanger that leaves you eager for next book in series.

That said, I can’t help but wonder when the third installment of The Pataala Prophecy will be released. It’s been six years since the second book came out, and the anticipation is growing. Here’s hoping the wait won’t be much longer!

[Arun Kumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read. nice mixture of mythology and fiction with some interesting events.
I felt, there could have been a bit more philosophy in the book, may be a bit more explanation of mythology. May be it was intended on author's side to just focus on story itself. For example, the usage of word "mantra" has been used so many times and everything can be sorted using mantra but he could have spent more time explaining the concept of mantra.
Still the story is quite interesting so I enjoyed it.
One more criticism i have is the slowness of book until around 75% of book. May be author wants to delay few things until next book (may be good marketing strategy).
Will read next book for sure whenever it will be available.

[Krishnan Nair · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started this pretty much immediately after I finished the first book. I was very interested in seeing where the story would go and while it did go to some interesting places, I felt that the story didn't progress as much as I would have liked it to.

The main characters see some growth and it's never boring but I wanted more. There are a few mysteries that are being teased and I wonder what the fallout will be for some of the things that happened, especially at the very end.

A few spoiler filled thoughts below.
Maya seems to be much more important than the people who run the gurukul believe. I found it weird that they would expel her, that too after she visited the mists.
The mystery of the Dandaka forest is yet to be resolved.
Now that Maya knows the secret to bring people back to life, will she be able to use it on anyone who dies?


Overall, I found this to be good but not great book. I am looking forward to reading the next book.

[Abhilash · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read

Loved the book and the continuation to the paatala prophecy. I am hoping the story does not drag a lot more and the author finishes the book in book three as I found the antagonist point of view not too deep for the story to continue any longer. In many parts of the book, the sangha is only confused on what to do next, it's as if the author has not come up with bhrigu's game plan himself yet.