The Puppeteer (The Panthers Ghosts)

A COMPELLING ESPIONAGE THRILLER - Telegraph A FICTIONALISED VERSION OF THE REAL - ABP live A SPY THRILLER WITH A REEL - REAL TOUCH - Times of India 12 MOST INSPIRING AUTHORS OF 2023 - Mid-Day A THRILLER THAT TAKES YOU ON A ROLLER COASTER RIDE, UNVEILING ONE MYSTERY AFTER ANOTHER - Lokmat TimesAbout the BookA SPY NOVEL INSPIRED BY REAL-LIFE INCIDENTS OF INDIAN COVERT OPERATIVESThe Sandesar brothers seek asylum in Albania after robbing Indian banks of US$ 700 million, setting off a dangerous chain of events.In Albania, President Tefik Metta, colludes with Xi Wang, Chairman of the Peoples Republic of China, to win the next elections and stay in power.Chairman Xi Wang has his own secret plan in motionpushing his One Path, One Road agenda, which will soon trap half the world in Chinas debt.In this fraught geopolitical climate, the US feels increasingly threatened and President Hussain Akhmu considers sacrificing Indias friendship to safeguard his countrys interests, even as rumours fly thick and fast about the Peoples Liberation Army of Chinas plan to sabotage Indias nuclear programme.With the nation under threat from inside and outside, everyone in India looks to one manPrime Minister Damodar Das, aka The Pantherand his elite covert counter-terrorism group, The Panthers Ghosts. Will Indias new defensive offence doctrine mitigate the nations threats? Will the Ghosts survive this mission? Most importantly, is it time for the Puppeteer to enter the arena?Inspired by real-life covert operations that follow Indias new doctrine of defensive offence, The Puppeteer pays homage to the unsung heroes who live and die to keep our nation safe from terror.About the AuthorAjit Menonauthor, philanthrope, and a unique nation builder in his own righthas worked in very senior leadership roles in five different industries, before deciding to follow his passionstorytelling. He was rated amongst the Top 12 inspiring writers of 2023 by Mid-Day. Ajit and his family run an NGO called Anugraha Foundation, which funds homes for abandoned and destitute senior citizens. Ajit lives in Gurgaon with his family.Anil Verma is a well-known lyricist, screenplay writer and ad man. His songs are blockbuster hits, and he is known for his patriotic lyrics. He travelled extensively across India to understand the authentic Indian way of life, which is now reflected in his songs and film scripts. Anil thinks in his mother tongue; hence, he prefers to express himself in Hindi. However, he has partnered with Ajit to co-author this book in English. He was recently recognised as the Emerging Lyricist of the Year by Tycoon Global. Anil and his family live in Mumbai.