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A suspicious phone call received in the Agra jail, and two articles written by a retired Brigadier in a Pakistan newspaper, stir up India's Internal Intelligence Agency. Yashwant Narayan Godbole, the Agency's ace sleuth, connects the dots to infer that these innocuous events point to a more sinister and diabolical plot by the ISI, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence. Based on Godbole's hunch, the Agency jumpstarts Project Mantra – a secret operation that was lying in limbo for two years, following the mysterious disappearance of their undercover agent. The express objective this time is to neutralise the ISI's nefarious 'Mission BlackRock' that could otherwise have ominous internal and international ramifications for India.

Armed with only the sketchiest details, Godbole and his team of operatives face an uphill battle to unravel the enemy's plot. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking as fortunes swing back and forth for both parties. Long and tedious hours of surveillance, losing the quarry, picking up threads in different cities, long, hot and thrilling chases through the most unlikely of places make this a unique gambit. Clashes become inevitable, and the game turns perilous as the Agency's operatives pit their wits against the relentless ISI team.

Will Pakistan's military doctrine - 'bleed India with a thousand cuts', be able to inflict damage on the nation’s strategic interests? In this high-stake game of smoke & mirrors, who will emerge as 'The Ace of Shadows'?

312 pages, Paperback

First published March 6, 2022

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319 reviews15 followers
April 15, 2022
The Ace of Shadows by Balakrishna Kamath
Yashwant Narayan Godbole and his team of operatives are a part of Mission Mantra, their objective is to uncover and neutralize the threat posed by diabolical plot by the ISI, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence Mission Black Rock.
Long and tedious hours of surveillance, losing the quarry, picking up threads in different cities, long, hot and thrilling chases through the most unlikely of places make this a unique gambit. In this high-stake game of smoke & mirrors, who will emerge as 'The Ace of Shadows'?
Heart racing narration, vivid string of characters, and adventure packed premise.Everything fits perfectly together. As the story moves back and forth with mind-blowing discoveries dark secrets , i couldn't help and found myself entranced in the book.

The writing is good and Balakrishna Kamath did a great job bringing the characters to life. I enjoyed the unfolding of this magnificent story' and connected with it
I am in awe of new standpoint and world building that was presented.
What's beautifully achieved in this tale is that it includes such intricate information and plot unfolding in a way that i actually understood it and felt as if i was there right along side Godbole and others being part of the quest. What more does a reader wish for?

I was expecting a heavy read, surprisingly that didn't happen, for me this was a unputdownable read with action, suspense and dread that had me turning pages chapter after chapter! I was so into the book that I read it in one sitting!

5 stars for the adrenaline pumping read!
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173 reviews8 followers
April 19, 2022
A relentless Enemy spy versus a quiet, splendid, and sharp official. There is innovation and the writer has figured out how to draw in every user from start to finish. Insight isn't about firearm shots and bombs. It's about persistence, it's about how one can take a gander at the littlest is subtleties and corresponds it with the higher perspective, it's tied in with driving from the front and having boldness to stand disappointments and gain from them. It's about authority. This is taken from the book.

The book which I will suggest to you folks today is an exceptionally captivating and extremely fascinating book the substance of this book will make you fall head over heels for this book.

"The Ace of Shadows", is a striking thrill ride and tension by Balakrishna Kamath. The book stacks up the interest components right from the underlying pages and grows gradually against a solid reason. The convenient unfurling of occasions and erratic unexpected developments assume a significant part in keeping every user stuck to the book. In any case, what makes the book considerably more exceptional is the point-by-point clarification of the consistent method of the examination.

Grand story that throws light into the dinky universe of surveillance. Set in the Indian setting in the late 1980s it shows how Indian specialists with restricted innovation work their method for uncovering a mischievous plot by their pack partners, the language is clear. A grasping story that will not permit you to put down the book. The book has everything to be an ideal exciting read - a serious plot, solid characters, stunning turns, and a solid message. An absolute necessity read...

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507 reviews22 followers
April 14, 2022
The heart of a good mystery novel is not the caper but the personal and the moral issues that are being faced by the protagonist or a group of people that are all involved in the decision making that will lead to marking the destiny of so many others.

So it is safe to conclude that in a nutshell, the spy business and the secret agency genre books particularly fall on the clandestine side.

As a reader, we’re constantly kept on the edge of our seats and find ourselves asking if the parties involved are indeed doing the right thing and do the ends really justify the means.

‘The Ace of Shadows’ by Balakrishna Kamath is one such wonderful book that has a great story for all the espionage aficionado lovers out there that presents not only a great narrative but a good dose of thrill that is bound to keep us glued throughout the story.

Today, technology has developed by leaps and bounds and we have all the necessary means available right at our fingertips.

Hence, it was somewhat refreshing to read about this story, which is set in the nineties, when everything was relied on Human Intelligence and how motives played a huge part in the determining factor.

All the events that took place in the story were just something that happened, yet when we do a deeper introspection, we find out that nothing that went down was random, but rather it was an effort of years in making.

There is a famous saying that with great power comes great responsibility, and indeed it can be seen via the story how true this sentiment is. I loved reading this, hence I am going to give this book FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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197 reviews15 followers
April 14, 2022
BOOK REVIEW 🖤

Book - THE ACE OF SHADOWS
Author - Balakrishna Kamath
Genre - Thriller
Format - Kindle
Publisher - @leadstartcorp

My rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

REVIEW :

" What political leaders decide, intelligence services tend to seek to justify. "
- Henry A. Kissinger

The Ace of Shadows , novel by author Balkrishna Kamath is intriguing and a gripping thriller . This is my first read by the author and i am so mesmerised with his language and style of writing .

Author Balkrishna Kamath , an retired Intelligence officer , has perfectly narrated this novel which keeps the reader engaged from the beginning till the very end . Like watching a movie and wanting it to never end , this novel will make you want more of it. The story revolves around Mr. Godbole and his precise skills of intellectuality that helps connects the dots of the mission between agencies of Pakistan and India . With the clock ticking faster , Godbole and his team have to crack the battle and expose the enemy's plot . Will they be able to do it ?

Personally I picked up this book looking at the beautiful cover , and being a thriller fan i thought it would be my next good read , but turns out this was the ultimate experience of reading an amazing thriller and knowing more about the intelligence agencies and surveillance. If you are a thriller fan as well , i highly recommended this book to all .
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348 reviews16 followers
April 18, 2022
The Ace of Shadows is a thrilling novel by author Balakrishna Kamath. An intriguing and a gripping thriller, what makes the book even more special is the detailed explanation of every minute procedure of the investigation.
Author himself worked as an Intelligence officer which can be easily reflected in his books.
The depth, the insights, the way investigation took place all the things are written in the book in a quite natural way as author used his own experience while penning down the book.
Narration is very captivating. Characters are very well developed throughout the story. Storyline is engaging with full of twists n turns, a and the blend of thriller and secret intelligence had worked perfectly well.
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130 reviews
April 14, 2022
Book: The Ace of Shadows
Author: Balakrishna Kamath
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 304
Format: Kindle

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. I'm a thriller lover and instantly fall for books like this. 

This book has a unique concept, and I was engrossed in the investigation procedure. It seems like watching a film.
So, people, these days are fascinated by thriller movies and this is an amazing thriller by Balakrishna Kamath.

Balkrishna Kamath is a retired Intelligence officer of a premier Intelligence agency in India.
The story is set in the November 1989 – February 1990 period, when the espionage and intelligence collection still overwhelmingly relied on human intelligence.

The story revolves
around the Mission Mantra to the counter ISI's Mission BlackRock.
The main protagonist is Yashwant Narayan Godbole from Indian Internal Intelligence Agency who is a super sleuth and an Ace in that team, their next move, gathering information, detect and connecting the dots of the mission between the agencies of India and Pakistan.

I admire author Balakrishna Kamath
who worked for more than 39 years as an Intelligence officer. His experience and knowledge can put the light on this issue in his books.
The writing process made this book a proper page-turner that left me guessing till the end. Even after the major reveal in the climax, I was stunned for quite some time.

It engages the reader from the beginning.
There are lots of twists and turns in the story.
The title is well suited for the book.
The language of the book is lucid.
Overall it is engaging and a great read.
Highly recommended.
Happy reading you all...
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124 reviews4 followers
April 19, 2022
I have a habit of reading Preface and forwards too !! Anyone else ??

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The concept of espionage and counter-espionage is explained briefly in the preface itself, and it shows how much serious the author is about the story he has to tell. The book is a take on the project and operations take place by Intelligence agency.

This is a story about the a spy war and how it is dealt by our calm, brilliant and intelligent officer. The protagonist of the story is Mr. Golbole, he is just stunning with the strings he pulls and connects the dots.

This book is special because Mr. kamath, the author is actually taking incident from his duty days and added a bit if fiction to it. So know that these incidents were almost actually true, was giving me goosebumps and I can't stop to flip through the pages and see the fate of the operation.

The story is set in 80s when attack and other inhumanly activities was on peak through Pakistan. One such activity is fought against in this book. The ISI from Pakistan through spy on India andin response Mr. Yashwant Narayan Golbole started an operation under the name 'Project Mantra'.

Overall it's a great page turner and one will definitely love this if they love to read stories about #warstories #crimestories #detectivestory #spystories #militarystories

See you on the other side of battlefield. Happy reading.
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189 reviews2 followers
April 15, 2022
✨ Ace of shadows ~ The title itself explains this was shadow hunt , it all starts with a call in the Agra jail , 2 articles written by retired officer Brigadier in Pakistan newspaper stir up India's internal intelligence agency . Yaswant Narayan Godbole , the agency's ace sleuth . Based on protagonist hunch the agency's starts project called mantra ~ a secret operation that was lying in limbo for two years, following the mysterious disappearance of their undercover agent. Clashes become inevitable, and the game turns perilous as the Agency's operatives pit their wits against the relentless ISI team . Mr. Godbole who works in a India's internal intelligence agency , His guess wont be wrong and chases between the shadows to hunt the reality . His sharpness and how he connected the dots between the hunt is simply so good .

✨ I haven't read any book by this author . This was first one and I just loved reading and his writing style . I absolutely looking forward to read next one , I just love reading thrillers which are so realistic as real , hooked , Goosebumps with all twits and turns . I can say this was one such type .

✨ Absolutely recommended , If you're such a thriller lover who loves reading in a day or 2 .. You'll surely love this .

In one word " UNPUTDOWNABLE " .
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689 reviews9 followers
May 16, 2022
The Ace Of Shadows
Balakrishna Kamat

Rating🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐

Review

Not many books have the ability to take the reader captive but this book was sheer brilliance because of the author's uncanny ability to plot intelligence affairs, the author writes from his own experience from working for the Intelligence and so the blot is very strongly built and had me HOOKED from the very first pages!
The book didn't disappoint in the thriller aspect either, as a thriller fanatic I love scrutinizing every single thing to not be surprised but the author has a flair for plotting and the book was so unpredictable and that's what I love in a good thriller!

The book is aptly described from the blurb which is why I picked up this book. The protagonist is Yashwant Narayan Godbole from Indian Internal Intelligence Agency who's a super sleuth and an Ace at that! The book takes on unexpected twists and turns yet it doesn't waver from the plot and so it's totally amazing in every way that matters!

The characters were really well written, the wordplay was uniquely his, the plot construction was REALLY good I could write poetry and odes dedicated to the plot alone, the narrative was slightly off from my regular reading preference that's the only reason I give this book a 4.8 otherwise this book has my heart! Can't wait to read more from the author!!
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219 reviews13 followers
May 23, 2022
MYSTERIOUS

👉“The Ace of Shadows” by Balakrishna Kamath is a thrilling and mysterious thread of events which revolve around preventing ISI’s ‘Mission Black Rock’ from succeeding. The story begins in Agra jail with a secretive phone call. This was followed by articled in a Pakistani newspaper which also came about as a threat to India. Now, having encountered this situation the Intelligence Bureau of India is working head over heals to solve this case under the supervization of Yashwant Narayan Godbole. Solving this is one of the most difficult things because they almost zero clues and hints of what is going to take place and where. This case finds its hands buried in a years old case which was closed ever since. To know what toll it took Indian Intelligence Bureau and what it left Pakistan with, read this book and find out.

👉This book is graphic. You imagine the things very clearly while you are reading them and so, I appreciate the author’s skills. Besides this, there are limited characters in this story so the reader does not have to keep track and can simply go on reading. The plot is very similar to other political thrillers but the writing style makes this book stand out.

👉This book is a good fit for thriller lovers as well as multiple genre readers. It is provoking and interesting at the same time. Enjoy!
260 reviews1 follower
April 15, 2022
Attacks like 26/11 , Malegaon blasts have always left a unforgettably gorry and tragic feelings in all the hearts of Indians
"The Ace of Shadows" is a beyond decent portrayal of importance of undercover agents in the face of such an unavoidable humanitarian crisis, yes I called it humanitarian and not national crisis because I believe terrorism is not just a national threat which jeopardises just our country, yes we have been facing quite alot of challenges regarding the same, but so is the world, that's why it's humanitarian.
Regardless, let's get back to the book, there's a tip off of an attack by ISI inside India, an inspector Mr.Godbole bears the heavy weight of solving a case which has all the lives of the country at stake.
In each and every chapter the depiction and portrayal proves the fact that it could have been only written by someone who has actually seen these things upfront, by someone who worked in Intelligence Bureau for 39 long years.
Everything was impeccable and the book is without a doubt un-putdownable, there's just one suggestion that the narration still has more room for improvement, but yes it is worth thriller readers time, I'll definitely wait for author's next venture.
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514 reviews10 followers
April 15, 2022
The Ace of Shadows by Balakrishna Kamath
It's an ultimate race against time, Indian internal intelligence agency has sent their best:Yashwant Narayan Godbole, the Agency's ace sleuth to figure out the sinister plans of ISI, as Agency's operatives pit their wits against the relentless ISI team the stackes are getting higher and the game is turning perilous.
Will Yashwant Narayan Godbole and his team be able to unravel come out victorious of this Gambit.
Dive in to find out.

Attention to detail in the plot,with character development, mystery and suspense is remarkable.
All the aspects were well researched, it's evident from the first page. and everyone else in the plot had a place and they were put together incredibly.
That's the highlight for me, character building mixed with plot twists. Everyone had a role to play, and I read each page with equal interest and attention.

Another commendable thing about the writing is there's undoubtedly the chilling tightly packed suspense and thriller aspects to storyline but at the same time the intrigue evoked with each turn of events which made this book a great read for me honestly i was so into the book, it felt real.
A complete package of thriller, , action made this a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read for me.
101 reviews1 follower
April 14, 2022
"Ace of a shadow" book is an absolute mind-blowing thriller written by the autor Mr. Balakrishna Kamath. The author being a retired intelligence officer of one of the chief secret services of India made the plot of the book so realistic that the reader forgets he is reading a book. The author has really turned this book into an absolute worthy reading!

The thriller starts tingling your mind when a suspicious random phone call is received at the central jail of Agra. To add on thriller brain storming for you, author sparks a thrill when the book mentions of two articles written by a retired army officer in Pakistan.

It is when the secret services agency of India appoints it's top dark horse, Mr. Yashwant Narayan Godbole to get into action and help them to clear the mysterious hues created by the phone call and articles. The book "Ace of shadows" reveals the dark secrets while conversing the thrilling chase of project Mantra in order to disarm Pakistani ISI mission BlackRock.

I personally loved the part when the Indian secret services ace officer Mr. Yashwant and his team begun the hunt at minimalistic clues and still led to untwirl the conspiracies against India.
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258 reviews4 followers
April 19, 2022
Reading books about crime, the thrillers are my new favourite. I am soo much into this genre and have totally loved this book by the author. The book is dated back in 1980's where Mr. Godbole is the person seen solving the case with the evidence, taking a step at a time. We see that how successfully Mission Blackrock is stopped by the intelligence officers. The main plot is all about the proceedings that happen where each step/ action is noted down by the author.

The book cover and the title, both add much volume to the story. Characters are well organised and can be thought of as the real intelligence officers. This story is a wonderful insight of what a true thriller should be like.

If I talk about the author, he himself is a crime investigator and has planned to amaze our reading experience by writing such detailed and interesting stories.

This book is soo interesting that one has to keep on going with the flow. The plot is soo fast paced, easy to comprehend and very beautifully written. The plot goes on a parallel level where the story and the crime are well entwined into each other. ☺️

I really recommend this plot to one and all the crime lovers.
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1,091 reviews33 followers
April 19, 2022
Title - The Ace of Shadows
Author - Balakrishna Kamnath
Genre - thriller
Pages - 312
Format - kindle

The story of 'The Ace of Shadows' is extreme thriller and revolves around the concept of intelligence agency. The main protagonist of the story is Mr. Godbole who solves the case by connecting the dots, collecting the information and by his interrogation. The story sets in late 1980s and about to unravel the enemy's plot 'Mission Blackrock' of ISI.

Read the book to know what's happening in this thrilling story.

The cover of the book could have been better. The title of the story is totally relevant. The plot of the story is interesting, engaging and predictable. It is a perfect blend of thrill, suspense, investigation and patience. The author has very well narrated each and every step of investigation with limited sources of technology.

Language used is simple and lucid. Characters are well developed and described by the author. The flow of the book is well paced.

Overall, a breathtaking read with an important message.

Rating - 4.3/5

I recommend this book to all specially to thriller lovers out there.
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134 reviews2 followers
May 16, 2022
Book: The Ace of Shadows
Author: Balakrishna Kamath
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 304
Format: Kindle
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Who doesn't love a thriller? Especially when it is as good as this one? Balakrishna Kamath has penned an unputdownable thriller.
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The story is set in 1980, and revolves around Pakistan's ISI agency's plan to infiltrate India and rain ruin on it; and Indian Intelligence officer Yashwant Godbole's efforts to thwart it. The danger isn't visible but Godbole's hunches aren't wrong. And thus starts the Mission Mantra to counter ISI's Mission BlackRock.
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The clues are few and far between and the chase (both metaphorical and literal) is difficult. I kept thinking how could a book be so realistic, so in tune with the era that it is set in. And then I found out that the Author himself has been an Intelligence Agent for years. No amount of research can ever trump first hand experience and this book shows it. Love the dual point of views in the book, it makes it more exciting.
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I loved it! You will too, even if this is not your go-to genre. Read for the excellent writing and amazing setup.
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My ratings: 4/5. Highly recommend!
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450 reviews7 followers
April 14, 2022
As a thriller lover, I was bound to pick this book up. The title is what intrigued me the most.
It makes you ponder upon the plot, but no matter how hard you try, you’ll still be surprised by the book.

Initially it was hard to keep up with so many characters, but as I progressed, the plot kept getting mysterious and unpredictable and the characters developed wonderfully.

I admired the character of the protagonist, the most. Author nicely crafted all the characters, according to their respective roles. This is a rare writing quality which I’d like to appraise the author for. The narration itself made the plot more exciting.

For me the book paced up after the fourth chapter when Savla escapes from jail. It was all so gripping that I couldn’t put the book down. Chapter after chapter, it got more and more exciting!

This is a must read for all the thriller lovers out there. Knowing that the author has first hand experience of such similar situations, it got me even more involved in the book, imagining it as a real life story.

An absolute page turner.
433 reviews7 followers
April 18, 2022
There are no great limits to growth because there are no limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder.

The blurb of the book is so attractive and this is how I got my hands on this thrilling read. Author Balakrishna Kamath, a retired intelligence officer, has poured in all his efforts to write this book.

Reading books and watching movies on secret intelligence has always been my favourite. This book takes you to the story Mr. Godbole who with his team moves on a mission to find about the secret agencies of India and Pakistan.

There was a time when was no technology and only with the help of the team members the whole case had to be solved. The author being a retired intelligence officer has put down his experiences in the book.

With all the twists and turns involved in the mission, will the team be able to reach the goal and find the secret?

This is one of those books that, once you start reading it, you can't put it down. Beautifully crafted and a fascinating insight into the mission.
256 reviews2 followers
April 19, 2022
It's been a long time since I have read an intense thriller centered around an intelligence agency. Such books are specialized in never expected twists and turns and a strong political background. This book, The Ace of Shadows, too is not an exception.

The book piles up the curiosity elements right from the initial pages and develops slowly against a strong premise. The timely unfolding of events and unpredictable plot twists play a major role in keeping the readers glued to the book. However, what makes the book even more special is the detailed explanation of every minute procedure of the investigation.

The characters are well developed, with a sense of reality and humanness. All of them, major or minor, have their own identity and significance in the storyline.

The language is lucid, but the narration wasn't so impressive for me. Other than that, the book has everything to be a perfect page-turner - an intense plot, strong characters, jaw-dropping twists, and a strong message.
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605 reviews14 followers
April 19, 2022
����The Book "THE ACE OF SHADOWS" is a mystery- thriller by Author - Balakrishna Kamath.

🌠The story revolves around the main character, Yashwant Narayan Godbole, the Agency's ace sleuth, an officer along with his team.

🌠The plot is set back in 1980's where according to the so far findings, Pakistan has planned a secret operation - Project Mantra. Mean while, an under cover agent disappears.

🌠Author portrays a realistic story on how Godbole and his team strived to uncover a lot of information and the plans of Pakistan Counterparts.

🌠Did Godbole, with his impressive and incredible knowledge, solve this issue and find out the mysterious secret operation? Who will emerge as 'The Ace of Shadows'?

🌠Read and find out the answers! A very thrilling and patriotic story. The way author describes everything is the plus point, as it seems very realistic. Author himself is an intelligence officer of more than 35+ years experience.

🌠The language and the plot was quite confusing and the story was little harder to understand. Overall a very nice thriller.
457 reviews5 followers
April 19, 2022
This is one of the most fascinating thriller that I have ever read. The convolution and turns took me on a roller coaster ride. The book kept me hung up to it until the last page. The thrill game between the spy and the officer was exhilarating indeed. I genuinely relished the way the curiousity has been maintained by the author throughout the book.

The story is all about the proactiveness of Indian internal intelligence Agency. They got a lead about a disastrous mission which has the linkages with the Pakistan ISI they have orchestrated a mission against india. "Mission BlackRock" which Indian Astuteness Agency has to stop at any price and for this purport project Mantra was commenced headed by few undercover agents.There was a time when I was so hung up on it that after every sentence that I read I would cerebrate as if what will transpire next? Will the assailment be ceased?

I genuinely recommend it to everyone. You'll definitely relish reading this book.

Thank you
Blissful reading 🌼
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525 reviews5 followers
April 18, 2022
This book is emphasising on the cordial relationship between two nations and what steps must be taken for that. This book is very well narrated and specially very well in understanding the nuances of India Pakistan relations. The story is all about the proactiveness of Indian internal Intelligence Agency.


They got a tip and lead about a disastrous mission which has the linkages with the Pakistan ISI they have planned a mission against india. "Mission BlackRock" which Indian Intelligence Agency has to neutralize at any cost and for this purpose project Mantra was started headed by few undercover agents. What will happen next? The book is completely like watching the movie.


I must say and recommend this book to those interested in security matters of the country and especially young patriotic ones. The author succeeded in making a place in the reader's heart by way of his work.The book has touched my heart. Narration is quite lucid, and the storyline is quite attractive.
555 reviews3 followers
April 14, 2022
Ravinder Mali a secret agent who was sent on a mission to get an insider view of the ISI’s secret operations, disappeared 2 years ago without leaving any traces behind. But some recent suspicious events surrounding two pak nationals who were arrested after Ravinder's disappearance leads Indian intelligence agency to start a controlled operation as a solution to revive project mantra again. Read more to find out how Godbole leads this operation? Will this operation take them to Ravinder Mali or even close to his network? The Ace Of Shadows by Balakrishna Kamath is a perfectly balanced and well crafted thriller. Each and every page you turn from the beginning of the story, creates a curiosity inside your mind. This nail biting suspense will definitely make you wonder what is going to happen next. The deep research done by the author is clearly visible and evident in the writings.
158 reviews
April 15, 2022
THE ACE OF SHADOWS:
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304 Pages.
Thriller.
Written by Balakrishna Kamath.

The Ace of a shadow is a amazing thriller suspense book written by Balakrishna Kamath.

Author has really written and described all the things in a really nice way which is very easy to understand which kept you hooked with the story.

Its about enemy spy vs calm, brilliant and sharp officer. Some of the elements of the story are really unique and different which make us want more & more from the story.

The character is developed very well and has a deeper layer to her and the plot is also very amazing and really shows different types of character and it's not just a black and white character. It has grey arc

The cover of the book is also very cool and overall i highly recommended this book to all the readers .

Simple and lucid language . Go and grab it guys. Its all about leadership.
123 reviews2 followers
April 18, 2022
✨Balakrishna Kamath's "The Ace of Shadows" is a thrilling rush outing full with surprises.

✨The book depicts how Indian specialists with limited advancement fight to track down a vile plan.
It covers the occasion of an ISI attack on India, which ought to be overseen

✨This book was amazing to the point of keeping my advantage, and the unexpected development ,It had me rolling. The clever State of Terror was astounding and kept perusers intrigued all through.

✨I would firmly encourage you to peruse this book.

✨I truly loved the book's cover page. The setting has been shown in an exquisite creative methodology, and its idea is totally splendid to utilize optics. The title is likewise well-suited, and you are obviously keen on learning the arrangement. Who will win the title of 'ace of shadows?'
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381 reviews3 followers
April 18, 2022
The ace of shadows by author Balakrishna Kamath is an intriguing and gripping thriller. The author has perfectly narrated the book which keeps you hooked from the beginning till the very end. The twists and turns took me on a roller coaster ride.

The story revolves around Mr. Godbole and his intellectual skill that helps connect the dots of the mission between the agencies of India and Pakistan. What is the mission? Will he succeeded in the mission? The way Mr. Godbole connects the dots and collect information is simply amazing.

Being a thriller fan I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Storyline is engaging with full of twists and turns, characters are well developed, language is lucid and cover is simple yet catchy. Overall, it's a fast-paced story which gives you wholesome experience. I genuinely recommend it to everyone.
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565 reviews14 followers
April 19, 2022
Pakistan and India relationship is not hidden from all of us. From childhood we all have been told many stories of wars between India and Pakistan and these stories are real and unlike other fictional stories.

The book Ace of Shadows talks about how Pakistan's ISI plans a terror attack for India but somehow the intelligence gets lead about this threat and tries to eliminate it. Godbole and his team goes as an undercover agent to fight against this. What will happen next? Will they be able to eliminate it?

The book talks about how undercover agent lives a life. After victory also the hero remains unsung. They work day and night just like what army does for nation's safety but they remain unrecognised. I was touched after reading the book. You'll really enjoy the read. It will keep you intrigued.
340 reviews2 followers
April 19, 2022
Firstly i really liked the cover of the book and the title pull me towards the book. The story is a thriller and suspenseful since starting of the book.

The story will keep you hooked till the end that is slowly and steadily build up with numerous twists.

We all know that to confirm what planning is going on in our enemy country many undercover agents are deployed at the location but what happened to those who are revealed and caught in all this process.
Or how they manage to protect themselves in such a tense situation where there is always a probability of them being caught in the eyes of enemy.

Such attacks interpretition and to avoid those attacks is very intricately written by the author in the book.

Do read this amazing story to know how our intelligence and agents worked by connecting each and every detail being cautious at every moment.
323 reviews5 followers
April 19, 2022
From the cover page of the book or from the title of the book it gives a clear imagination that this book is speaking about a mind-blowing thriller written by the autor Mr. Balakrishna Kamath.

Basically this story revolves around the main character, Yashwant Narayan Godbole, the Agency's ace sleuth, an officer along with his team.The book depicts how Indian specialists with limited advancement fight to track down a vile plan.its also shows the journey of the same where there is a secret war going on and it's a race against time before anything disastrous takes place.
Here the book is written in the structured of coherent language.
The author has nicely discribe about the book’s depth, insights, and how the research took place.
The language used in the book is reach and vast
I really enjoyed reading this book. So , i highly recommend to all the reader to go through this book..
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701 reviews8 followers
April 19, 2022
"The Ace of Shadows", is a striking thriller and suspense by Balakrishna Kamath. The cover of the book was so intriguing so I had high hopes from this one, because yes I do judge a book by its cover.

And let me tell you the story not only just touched my bar of expectations,but also made me a fan of the author's writing. I believe portraying is everything,and the way in which the author has penned down the gripping story,with utmost perfect narrative style and lucid language,I loved it. At few point I felt a less grip on character development, but still the plot and story will surely make up for it.

If you love reading thriller and suspense novels,this can surely be something which will intrigue you. Looking forward to read more of the author's work.
And please do check this amazing book out.
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