KEEPERS OF THE KALACHAKRA
Ashwin Sanghi ranks among Indias highest-selling authors of English fiction. He has written several bestsellers ( The Rozabal Line, Chanakyas Chant, The Krishna Key, The Sialkot Saga ) and a New York Times bestselling crime thriller called Private India (followed by Private Delhi ) together with James Patterson. Sanghi has also co-authored several non-fiction titles in the 13 Steps series .
Ashwin was included by Forbes India in their Celebrity 100 and is a winner of the Crossword Popular Choice award. He was educated at Cathedral & John Connon School, Mumbai, and St Xaviers College, Mumbai. He holds an MBA from Yale University. Ashwin Sanghi lives in Mumbai with his wife, Anushika, and his son, Raghuvir.
You can connect with Ashwin via the following channels:
Website www.sanghi.in
Facebook www.fb.com/ashwinsanghi
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YouTube www.youtube.com/user/ashwinsanghi
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LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinsanghi
Previous Titles in Ashwins Bharat Series
The Rozabal Line (2008)
In The Rozabal Line , Ashwin Sanghi does a Dan Brown by mixing all the ingredients of a thrillercrusades, action, adventure, suspenseand pulling off, with dexterity and ease, a narrative that careens through cultures and continents, religions and cults. ~ The Asian Age
The Rozabal Line by Ashwin Sanghi is a kickass thriller that forces you to re-examine our histories, our faiths. ~Pritish Nandy
Sanghis flair for religion, history and politics is clearly visible as he takes the reader across the world spanning different decades. A mixture of comparative religion, dangerous secrets, and a thrilling plot makes for an esoteric read. ~ The Statesman
Sanghi has got the sure-fire formula right. ~ Times of India
A provocative, clever and radiant line of theology Sanghi suggests is that the cult of Mary Magdalene has its true inspiration in the trinity of the Indian sacred feminine, thereby outthinking and out-conspiring Dan Brown. ~ The Hindu
The ultimate reward that The Rozabal Line holds for the reader is the treasurehouse of surprises that lie in store, as history gets presented as jaw-dropping trivia. ~ Indian Express
Chanakyas Chant (2010)
With internal monologues and descriptions as taut as a-held-by-the-thumb sacred thread, we have Ashwin Sanghis cracker of a page-turner, Chanakyas Chant . Two narratives flow like the Ganga and Yamuna... a brisk technicoloured thriller. ~ Hindustan Times
Im utterly enthralled. A delightfully interesting and gripping read. The historical research is deeply impressive... ~Shashi Tharoor
A gripping, fast-paced read, the novel is a true thriller in the tradition set by Dan Brown. ~ People Magazine
Political grooming and conspiracy remain at the core of Ashwin Sanghis historical thriller. Bloodshed, legal trials, betrayals, murders, assassination attempts and all that which make this into a page-turner. ~ Sakaal Times
Released in India to wide acclaim, Chanakyas Chant is a political page-turner. ~ Business India
The Krishna Key (2012)
Why should racy historical thrillers or meaty fantasy sagas come only from the minds of Western writers? Ashwin Sanghi spins his yarns well, and leaves you breathless at every cliffhanger. No wonder his books are bestsellers! ~ Hindustan Times
While the plot is set in todays world, one can expect to travel back and forth in time with generous chunks of history and nail-biting fiction. ~ The Telegraph
An alternative interpretation of the Vedic Age that will be relished by conspiracy buffs and addicts of thrillers alike. ~ The Hindu
Just finished Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi. Rocking story & incredible research. Loved it! ~ Amish Tripathi
Sanghi manages to blur the line between fact and fiction and give a whole new perspective to history and the Vedic Age. ~ DNA
The Sialkot Saga (2016)
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
Theres 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
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and events are either the products of the authors imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. No claim regarding historical or theological accuracy is either made or implied. Historical, religious or mythological characters, events or places, are always used fictitiously. While care has been taken to respect different religions and ideologies, the characters in this novel are representative of differing views in the world today.
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events and incidents are either products of the authors imagination or used fictitiously.
Text Copyright 2018 Ashwin Sanghi
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Contents
It would be impossible to write the books that I do without the assistance and input of many. I am convinced that writing books is much more of a team effort than we writers care to understand. Here are some of those whom I wish to profusely thank.
Gautam Padmanabhan, my publisher, who has been my long-time friend, philosopher and guide and was responsible for giving me my first break in publishing.
Prita Maitra, my first editor, who is one of the biggest reasons why my voice shines through in my Bharat Series books. Also, Deepthi Talwar, my second editor, who has ensured that this book lives up to the standards of the Bharat Series, and Karthik Venkatesh, who has painstakingly fact-checked each little detail within this book. In addition, Sanghamitra Biswas, whose initial edit recommendations were invaluable, and Ashok Rajani for his sharp eye.
Rupesh Talaskar, my incredible illustrator who listened patiently to each of my detailed requirements for the multiple illustrations that he meticulously executed to complete this narrative.
Ameya Naik, the talented composer who conceived the haunting track used in the music of this books trailer.
Semy Haitenlo, our gifted cover designer, who provided us with a stunning visual to crown the book. And Rajinder Ganju, for the wonderful layout of the book.