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Sons of Darkness

By Gourav Mohanty
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Sons of Darkness by Gourav Mohanty offers a thrilling journey through an ancient world filled with political intrigue, epic battles, and dark sorcery. The narrative weaves together the fates of complex characters entangled in a struggle for power amidst a crumbling empire. As secrets are revealed and alliances tested, the characters must navigate a treacherous landscape where nothing is as it seems.
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If you enjoy diving into epic tales set in richly woven fantasy worlds, this book might captivate your imagination. With its intricate storytelling and complex characters, it offers a thrilling blend of adventure and intrigue. Fans of mythological inspirations and intense plot twists are likely to find this an enthralling read.

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A grimdark fantasy reimagining of the ancient Indian epic the Mahabharata.

A grimdark fantasy reimagining of the ancient Indian epic the Mahabharata.

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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON MEETS SUCCESSION IN AN EPIC REIMAGINING OF THE MAHABHARATA

'An unforgettable wild journey set in re-imagined Vedic India' SF Book Review

'Like Game of Thrones in an Indian alternative universe... exhilarating... heralds the arrival of a special new talent' Dan Jones

'Mahabharata imbued with A Song of Ice and Fire, The First Law, & Malazan Book of the Fallen' Novel Notions

SOME BALLADS ARE INKED IN BLOOD

Bled dry by violent confrontations with the Magadhan Empire, the Mathuran Republic simmers on the brink of oblivion. Senator Krishna and his third wife Satyabhama have put their plans in motion, both within and beyond the Republic’s blood-soaked borders, to protect it from total annihilation.

But they are soon to discover that neither gold nor alliances last forever – and that they are not the only players on the board.

Mati, Pirate-Princess of Kalinga, has decided to mend her ways and become a good wife. But old habits die hard, especially when one habitually uses murder to settle old scores.

Brooding and beautiful Karna hopes to bury his brutal past, but finds that destiny is a miser when it comes to granting second chances.

Hero-turned-torturer Shakuni limps through a path of daggers. Meanwhile, his foes and woes multiply, leaving little time for vengeance.

Their lives are about to become yet more difficult, as a cast of sinister queens, naive kings, pious assassins and ravenous priests are converging where the Son of Darkness is prophesied to rise... even as forgotten Gods prepare to play their hand.

'Incredible' FanFi Addict

'Phenomenal' Fantasy Book Critic

'A stunning debut' Michael R. Fletcher

'Unforgettable' SF Book Review

'Outstanding' Shauna Lawless

'Vivid... riveting' Kirkus Reviews

'Breathtaking' Anand Neelakantan

'Brutal and bleak' R.R. Virdi

'A series to watch' Philip Chase

'Wild, intriguing' Online Book Club

'Vast and sweeping' Reedsy

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Gourav Mohanty's Sons of Darkness offers a captivating journey through a re-imagined Vedic India with dark fantasy elements and intricate power games. Reviewers praise its remarkable characterization and vivid world-building, noting its rich blend of mythology with a grimdark aesthetic reminiscent of Game of Thrones. The book features complex geopolitical drama, brutal battles, and masterful storytelling that merges historical and fantastical elements, establishing it as an impressive debut in the fantasy genre.

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ISBN: 9781035900237

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 672

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About the Author

Gourav Mohanty was born, and currently lives, in Bhubaneswar, the City of Temples. A connoisseur of mythologies and momos, he’s been certified as a nerd ever since he graduated as a gold medallist from law school. He keeps things interesting by daylighting as a lawyer, moonlighting as a stand-up comic and gaslighting as a storyteller. Sons of Darkness is his first novel.

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