‘When it’s a question of money, everybody is of the same religion.’ The trajectories of Arvind and Arbaaz, both ‘businessmen’ of a kind whose lives are unwillingly intertwined, ricochet off one another while they play out their sinister and murderous plots of personal and professional one-upmanship, all the while breaking every rule in the book.
Both are unaware that what they seek and fight over is the very obstacle in realizing an ancient secret that dates back to a time long forgotten. And yet, at the heart of it all, there lies tenderness.. and pathos.. and blood.. and rare moments of an almost exalted happiness. So, can it be that a man is both sinner and saint, victor and victim, black and white? Ashwin Sanghi, master storyteller and spinner of yarns, weaves together once more threads of the past and present, fact and fiction, history and mythology, business and politics, love and hatred while dangling you ceaselessly over the cliff with this chilling multi-layered narrative, keeping you guessing till the totally unguessable end. And you’re left wondering whether it’s a matter of faith.. or fate?
Review
“The reader is constantly hanging on to the edge of an abyss… this is fiction fed on steroids. An easy read with a touch of history laced with a fast-paced story, The Sialkot Saga is all set to make it’s mark on contemporary fiction.” ~New Indian Express.
“The Sialkot Saga moves at a breakneck pace hurtling through time and space uncovering ancient secrets and burying modern ones.” ~The Hindu
“The book spreads across decades and centuries, till it reaches present day India and will sure have both historic and thriller readers in for a treat.” ~Times of India
“There are books that take time to develop an interest and then there are books that grip you from the very first page. The Sialkot Saga is one such book that hooks you from the start.” ~Hindustan Times
“There’s never a dull moment in the book. In fact, the story takes on such a pace that the overwhelmed reader is compelled to put the book down and take a deep breath on many an occasion.” ~Financial Express
“Sanghi weaves a masterpiece building up the readers’ involvement in the novel with every turn of the page.” ~Pioneer
“Mixing business with pleasure isn’t always what the doctor orders but Ashwin Sanghi does what he pleases, and he does it well. The Sialkot Saga, is the perfect mix of the businessman in him as well as the storyteller.” ~Deccan Chronicle
“Thrilling readers along the way… fact, fiction, action, drama and politics find a place in this gripping historical tale.” ~Verve
“Well-researched with a storyline that will have you gripped!” ~Femina
“A brave new attempt to be the great Indian bestseller, spanning history, secrets and Bollywood tropes.” ~Scroll.in
“The Sialkot Saga is a heady mix of past and present, fact and fiction, history and mythology and business and politics.” ~Marwar
About the Author
Ashwin Sanghi ranks among India’s highest-selling authors of English fiction. He has written several bestsellers (The Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s Chant and The Krishna Key) and a New York Times bestseller Private India together with James Patterson. Sanghi has also penned a non-fiction title, 13 Steps to Bloody Good Luck and co-authored another one in the same series, 13 Steps to Bloody Good Wealth.
He was included by Forbes India in its Celebrity 100 and is a winner of the Crossword Popular Choice award. He was educated at Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai and St Xavier’s College, Mumbai. He holds a Master’s degree in business management from Yale University. Ashwin Sanghi lives in Mumbai with his wife, Anushika and his son, Raghuvir.
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