Book excerpt: BOOK DESCRIPTION Legend has it that Jaya and Vijaya, Lord Vishnu’s palace guards, were cursed by the enraged Manasputras who ordained them to abandon Vaikuntha. But not before they were provided with an alternative—an alternative that would mould their uncertain future...and that of the Delhi-based graduate, Mohan Sharma, who, while flipping through the lesser-known pages of mythology, becomes cognisant of a sinister presence lurking around. This is followed by a cryptic letter, revealing the existence of his grandfather of whom he has no recollection. Pandemonium strikes as Mohan unwittngly unravels a closely guarded secret that shall bring him face-to-face with an unspeakable horror, his adversary who is blessed with the boon of immortality by Lord Shiva. Accompanied by five men, each possessing a distinct ability, Mohan must find the weapon, long forgo en by mankind, that can spell doom for his nemesis—Lord Rama’s wondrous bow...the ‘Kodanda’! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Suhail Mathur is the author of the bestselling historical c on, The Bhairav Putras. An alumnus of Delhi Public School, Noida and National Law University, Delhi, he also advises international law firms on various issues. Awarded the Best Book Reviewer 2013 by Tales Pensieve, Suhail is currently working with various production houses as a story, screenplay and dialogue writer. He has done English cricket commentary for Star Sports and Airtel’s mobile application. A lit fest regular, he has been listed as one of India’s ‘Top 51 Indian Authors to Follow’. He is also one of the country’s most prominent literary agents.