Rakshasas

Rakshasas

The Shadow Warriors

Author : Rajiv G.Menon
Publisher : Westland Publications
Pages : 442
Price : 399/- INR
Buy : Amazon India
Rating : 4/5 Stars

Blurb :
Rise, o mighty Rakshasas! The time has come for us to give these warriors of Light a reason to fear the Dark.’

The world is in turmoil. Naraka and his formidable Asura war machine march unhindered across it bringing once great nations to their knees. They have now set their eyes on the ultimate prize — Bharata, the land of the seven rivers. Indra and his Devas struggle to contain this threat, even as they battle their own differences and the temptations of Swarga.

In Bharata, Jayanta, the son of Indra, is the new ruler. Even as he prepares for the Asura invasion, a potent threat is rising in the vast forests of Dandaka. Vidyutkesa — the only survivor of a genocide perpetrated by Jayanta — has journeyed into its heart and made contact with the Order of the Sarpa. An ancient and powerful secret society headed by Queen Manasa. With the blessings of Raksha, the Earth Spirit, the Sarpas transform Vidyutkesa and his companions into supernatural beings called Rakshasas. Their mission: to protect their land, forests, and way of life.

In this second installment of his Vedic Trilogy, Rajiv G. Menon weaves a rich and vibrant tapestry of the epic struggle between earth-worshipping feminine cultures that live in harmony with nature, and the patriarchal forces that seek to tame her.
Review :
The book Rakshasas by Author Rajiv Menon is engaging and fascinating. Book is a fast thrilling read with a good plot and excellent usage of mythological characters. The characters are strong. The blend of facts and fiction was good. The first half was so so but was glued in the second half. The book is a pageturner from start to finish. The language of the book is simple and cover and title apt to the story. A must read book for those who love mythological fiction and adventure. Eagerly waiting for the last book of the series.