The Destiny of Shaitan (#1 Bombay Chronicles) [Kindle Edition]

Laxmi Hariharan (Author)

Book Description

Epic fantasy kindle bestseller, "The Destiny of Shaitan is mind-blowing, dark, humorous, and clever. It took me on a powerful journey inwards, which was a surprise, as I'm not generally drawn to Sci-Fi or Fantasy. I love the scene where the planet is covered with water and Yudi rescues Tiina. It's core message is unity. I believe it will appeal to people across all ages." - Sonia Ducie Dip.CSN.AIN, Numerologist, Author of eleven Numerology books.

Inspired by Indian mythology, The Destiny of Shaitan is a coming of age story, painted against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world. 

When Tiina accompanies Yudi on a mission to save the universe from the ruthless Shaitan, she seeks more than the end of the tyrant; she seeks herself. Driven by greed and fear for his own survival, Shaitan bulldozes his way through the galaxy, destroying everything in his path.  Tiina wants Yudi to destroy Shaitan, thus fulfilling the prophecy of Shaitan being killed by his son. But she finds that Yudi is hesitant to do so. The final showdown between Tiina, Yudi, and Shaitan has unexpected consequences, for Shaitan will do anything in his power to win the fight.  The stakes are high and the combatants determined. Will Shaitan's ultimate destiny be fulfilled?

 

Editorial Reviews

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Winner of The Summer 2012 Readers' Pick Awards.
 
"A delicious blend of gods and humans, sacred and profane...It will take you on a gripping ride, catapulting you into a world that gives you more than a glimpse of your own power and potential. Let this author show you where we can all be headed when we get out of our heads and limitations and the expansive world of imagination." - Pippa Merivale, Author of Rescued by Angels & Harps of Gold, pioneer  Colour Therapy, Founder Metatronic Healing System.
 
"Rarely is the Indian view of the world set in the far future, the land of science fiction, which almost exclusively seems to be the domain of the Western World. How refreshing it therefore is to read Laxmi Hariharan's coming of age drama partially set in a post-apocalyptic Bombay. A must read!!" - Cary Rajinder Sawhney, Creative & Executive Director, London Indian Film Festival.
 
"...The writing is almost poetic which makes the battle scenes all the more gripping which made me think of the baptism scene in the Godfather. So much murder, so much violence and blood and yet there was such purity about those few clips...A definite must-read for anyone who is in the mood for something different." Ravina Andrea Kurian, Mommy Adventures with Ravina.

From the Author

Writing The Destiny of Shaitan, took me on a personal journey to embracing my own destiny. During this I met some very interesting Avatars who nudged me along. I wrote the book over a few years, while moving between three countries, but ran the last mile at a fast sprint. The Destiny of Shaitan went to #2 on the Amazon US epic fantasy kindle chart. I would love to hear from you. Do email me with your comments at [e-mail].

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Product Details

• File Size: 440 KB
• Print Length: 236 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007M2IBH8
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #552,914 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars fascinating, mystical April 8, 2012

By Erika

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

It was the mystical, other worldly atmosphere that drew me in as soon as I started reading this book. It took me a while to get used to the writing in present tense, but this actually created an urgency and tension. The introduction plunges straight into the love story between the star crossed Yudi & Tiina. This caught my attention and I followed it throughout the book to find out what happens to them. Parts of it are many layered so I had to retrace my reading a little bit here and there, but stick with it because I came away with interesting insights not only into the story but into my own life as well. Love the colorful characters from Indian mythology.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable journey of a book. April 15, 2012

By Anushka

Format:Kindle Edition

I read a lot and don't normally judge the book by its cover but with "The Destiny of Shaitan" it was the cover that caught my attention. As I started reading, I found myself immersed in the world portrayed in the novel and found the characters convincing and intriguing to follow (and likeable, all of them, I couldn't make up my mind and pick my favourite).
Absolutely love the opening chapters and the meeting between Yudi and Tiina. I am familiar with Indian mythology so the battle scenes at the end really gripped me: I could see the tribute to the ones from the Mahabharata. The part about the gateway to the other side - this is when it becomes quite magic realistic - I had to go with the flow at which I point I really started enjoying myself. I'm giving this five stars for sheer audacity of the author in what she's trying to accomplish here.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Sci-Fi to Warm up your Day April 13, 2012

By Philippa Merivale

Format:Kindle Edition

The low-key humour that runs like an under-current through this delightful, gripping adventure had me chuckling from page one: "His mother seduced the supreme god Shiva conceiving Shaitan in the divine equivalent of a one-night stand." The jokes wonderfully dissolve the mythical divide between the worlds, between us human beings on the one hand and our source and destiny on the other. It's a delicious blend of gods and humans, sacred and profane, an enlightening spiritual journey entertainingly disguised as sci-fi. It will take you on a gripping ride, catapulting you into a world that gives you more than a glimpse of your own power and potential. The Space Age that began in the 1970s was an outer sign of an inner journey - one that's destined to take us beyond the constrictions of our human shells. Make yourself a cup of tea, put your feet up and let this author show you where we can all be headed when we get out of our heads and limitations and into a richer and deeper place, the expansive world of imagination.

More About the Author

Laxmi Hariharan was born in India. She lived in Singapore and Hong Kong and is now based in London. She has written for various publications including The Times of India, The Independent, The Metropolis on Saturday, Inside Singapore, Inside Hong Kong and Asian Age. She is inspired by Indian mythology. When not writing, this chai swigging, technophile enjoys long walks in the woods and growing eye catching flowers. Laxmi enjoys connecting with readers and is available throughout the social media world. Find her at www.laxmihariharan.com or on twitter @laxmi.