An Awakening

The Lanka Chronicles, Book 1

De: Shiva Kumar

Narrado por: Shiva Kumar

Bereft. Haunted. Hunted by Destiny.

In the year 2294, Dharma Raghav, Prime Minister of the New India Federation of Planets is a broken man carrying the ghosts of a war he cannot forget. Thirty years ago, on a planet called Lanka, he battled demon hordes and lost the only woman he ever loved. Now, a cryptic message from that cloaked planet rips open old wounds—and promises answers he cannot ignore.

Dharma abandons his throne of power and, with his brother Loki, boards the galaxy’s first sentient starship: Maya 1. But Maya is not just a vessel—she is alive. She dreams. She hungers. And she has questions only Dharma’s darkest memories can answer. As man, machine, and myth collide, Dharma is thrust back into the flames of Lanka, where destiny, vengeance, and redemption await.

Blending science fiction, fantasy, and Indian mythology, The Lanka Chronicles is a sweeping reimagining of the Ramayana in the 23rd century—perfect for fans of Frank Herbert’s Dune and James S.A. Corey’s The Expanse.

©2022 Shiva Kumar (P)2023 Shiva Kumar

Intense, Lots of Action

In 2294, a haunted Prime Minister Dharma Raghav, scarred by a war on the planet Lanka, abandons his throne to chase a cryptic message that reopens old wounds and promises long-sought answers. Aboard the sentient starship Maya 1, which dreams and hungers, Dharma and his brother Loki confront a collision of man, machine, and myth on a perilous journey back to Lanka. Blending sci-fi, fantasy, and Indian mythology, The Lanka Chronicles reimagines the Ramayana as a thrilling 23rd-century saga of destiny, vengeance, and redemption.

The author, Shiva Kumar, crafts an enthralling journey that hooks you from the start, weaving a rich tapestry of complex characters, heart-pounding action, and a deep undercurrent of retribution that keeps you glued to every moment. Kumar’s narration is nothing short of stellar, effortlessly bringing each character to life with distinct, consistent voices while nailing the emotional depth, cadence, and inflections that amplify the story’s intensity. The masterful blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and Indian mythology feels organic, with vivid descriptions and smooth-flowing plot twists that propel the narrative forward, making the epic length of this audiobook breeze by without a dull moment. Whether it’s the intricate dialogue adding layers to the characters or the seamless genre fusion, Kumar’s performance as both author and narrator delivers a captivating, immersive experience that lingers long after the final chapter.

This is a book that one must focus on as it contains a lot of content and covers a significant period of time, worlds, and characters.

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