In Ranjan Mitra’s gripping political thriller, “The Indus Quest,” readers are transported into a world of intrigue, mystery, and historical discovery.
Following the story of Subhadra Acharya, a seasoned archaeologist, and her estranged friend, Dwip Ray, an ex-Indian Police Service officer, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a rain-soaked Kolkata evening. What begins as a long-awaited reunion takes a sinister turn when Subhadra is abducted, setting off a chain of events that could alter the course of modern India.
Mitra skillfully weaves together elements of archaeology, political conspiracy, and historical intrigue as the characters race against time to solve a four-thousand-year-old mystery. Set against the backdrop of the Indus Valley Civilization, near the Great Rann of Kutch, the stakes are high as Subhadra, Dwip, and Walter Chacko, a Deputy Director in the Intelligence Bureau, navigate through ancient sites and follow clues from a thousand-year-old journal.
Praised as “an edge-of-the-seat thriller” by author and screenplay writer Shirish Thorat, and lauded for its “fascinating world” by writer and film director Rahil Nadiadwala, “The Indus Quest” offers readers a riveting journey into India’s past with explosive consequences for its future.
For those seeking an adrenaline-pumping read that keeps them guessing until the very end, “The Indus Quest” is a must-have addition to your reading list.
