There were quite a few fluff scenes that didnt contribute anything to the main story and shouldve been edited out. Listen to the ahriman legacy audiobooks on audible. A thriller about former agent petra shirazi in the midst of a terrorist plot that pits her against. The story moves very slowly and gets kinda boring, which isnt a good thing for a book in this genre. When the cia intercepts intelligence on a terrorist attack in kuwait, petra shirazi, a former field agent, comes face to face with the ahriman, a man named for the persian spirit of destruction, and who is responsible for a series of bomb blasts.
Thriller the ahriman legacy book 1 kindle edition by guha, puja. Your first novel, ahriman, the spirit of destruction, takes place in kuwait where you lived for several years. Puja has lived in kuwait, toronto, paris, london, and several american cities including new york, washington dc, philadelphia, and san francisco. The spirit of destruction the ahriman legacy book 1 by. The spirit of destruction is an intense political thriller that follows the making of such a legend. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell. Puja guha began writing in 2010 by participating in the national novel writing month nanowrimo. It may have been where his family originated, but it is an all new world for him. I took my time to read this well thought out and well written and well edited first time novel. Semifinalist in publishers weekly booklife prize for fiction, ahriman is fast paced suspense from amazon bestselling author puja guha. The spirit of destruction by puja guha online at alibris. The spirit of destruction the ahriman legacy volume 1. Writers block may be a phenomenon that is only associated with the writing community. Bookpeoples mystery bookstorewithinabookstore, located in downtown austin, texas.
The spirit of destruction, petra shirazi settles into a life in paris under the alias of ana zagini. The spirit of destruction, book 1 of the ahriman legacy and an indian womens fictionfamily drama the confluence. It is a very human story, worth your time and money. A middle east political conspira cy and espionage thriller the ahriman legacy 9781730889950. Jul 10, 2014 when the cia intercepts intelligence on a terrorist attack in kuwait, petra shirazi, a former field agent, comes face to face with the ahriman, one of irans deadliest assassins. Over the course of getting that first book edited and out, i had to dmore i wouldnt say that publishing my first book is what changed my writing process. Born into a family of acclaimed indian architects, puja guha traveled with her. The spirit of destruction the ahriman legacy book 1. Writers block may more since i published my first book in june, a number of people have asked me about how i handle writers block. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ahriman.
The spirit of destruction is an excellent, hardhitting read that has not only left me impressed, but also left me with an author name to keep an eye on, in anticipation of future releases. To stop him, petra must confront her past and the traumatic experience that took her out of the field. Sep 5, 2019 rippling red dusty kent mysteries book 3 by brigid george on bookbub. A middle east political conspiracy and espionage thriller the ahriman legacy. Her new world comes crashing down after a visit from a former agency colleague forces her back into fieldwork. When the cia intercepts intelligence on a terrorist attack in kuwait. The idea for her first book of the ahriman legacy struck her during a family vacation shortly before that. A middle east political conspiracy and espionage thriller the ahriman legacy 9781730889950. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Puja guha got a lot of things right in her international thriller. The spirit of destruction the ahriman legacy book 1 puja guha, author like grisham and clancy. Petra will find herself face to face with the ahriman, a man named for the persian spirit of destruction who is responsible for a series of bomb blasts that paralyzed the suez canal two years earlier. I loved the middle east setting, kuwait mostly, with its strange democracy where the king is progressive and the congress wants to keep the people in a religious stranglehold where women have few rights.
The inspiration for this story is what led me to writing in the first place, and now that i have discovered it, my life has changed completely. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The spirit of destruction by puja guha, unknown edition. Puja guha chief investment officer the sol group linkedin. The authors experiences and education show throughout her book. The spirit of destruction by puja guha, nov 05, 2018, independently published edition, paperback. Browse puja guha s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The spirit of destruction worth the listening time. It is a well designed story that introduced the main character, petra, in a way that gives us, through flahbacks, her history as well as a carefully crafted action adventure. A thriller about former agent petra shirazi in the. Download audiobooks published by puja guha to your device. The spirit of destruction will be going on sale from nov 26 dec 12. Its possible you may find a newer edition of this book there. Split era stories are becoming common place sine neil stevensons cryptinomacon.
The spirit of destruction, has been a journey for me. The spirit of destruction by puja guha librarything. Amazon bestselling author of three novels, the ahriman legacy spy thriller series ahriman. Kindle edition published in 2014, paperback published in 2014, paperback, kindle edition publishe.
Robin hemley has published fourteen books of nonfiction and fiction. Kasem ismaili was raised in the us and went to kuwait for a job as a financial analyst. She has lived in kuwait, toronto, paris, london, and several american cities including new york, washington dc, and san francisco. If i provide you with buy links, would you be willing to share it on your page. The spirit of destruction, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk more zeitgeist. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. Sirens of memory puja guha 9798642306543 netgalley. Puja guha draws upon her experiences from traveling and living.
The ahriman legacy, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged puja guha author, publisher, tom adams narrator 4. Immerse yourself in the series as it was meant to be heard. The spirit of destruction and doing a reading on the mckeldin stage at 4. The spirit of destruction a middle east political conspiracy and espionage thriller by puja guhapuja guha. Puja guha i wouldnt say that publishing my first book is what changed my writing process. Internet archive open library book donations 300 funston avenue san francisco, ca 94118. Ill have a table in the authors tent at the baltimore book festival tomorrow.
Puja guha since i published my first book in june, a number of people have asked me about how i handle writers block. The scene is from the novel i narrated for puja guha. This scene from a book i narrated for bestselling author, a. A middle east political conspiracy and espionage thriller the ahriman legacy book 1 ebook. Ahriman does this beautifully, gives you insights into modern day spycraft, delves into middle eastern culture, and tells a riviting story you cant put down. Demonslayer is a selfpenned novel in the dark fantasy genre. For other books by puja guha, view puja guha s smashwords author profile page. Ill also be presenting on the inspiration for my book ahriman. The spirit of destruction the ahriman legacy book 1 by puja guha goodreads author.
Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Join us at book culture on columbus on thursday, august 22nd at 7pm for a reading and talk with puja guha, the author behind the the ahriman legacy series. A middle east political conspiracy and espionage thriller the ahriman legacy book 1 kindle edition by guha, puja. Puja guha is the author of the ahriman legacy series, including publishers weekly booklife prize for fiction semifinalist ahriman. The story is led by a strong female protagonist who is pitted against her nemesis. A middle east political conspiracy and espionage thriller the ahriman legacy book 1 jun 15, 2014 by puja guha 164. When the cia intercepts intelligence on a terrorist attack in kuwait, petra shirazi, a former field agent, comes face to face with the. A middle east political conspiracy and espionage thriller. The spirit of destruction book online at best prices in india on. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. Puja guha has created some bad guys that rival the nazis and the us comes out smelling pretty good. September 22, 2014 puja guha leave a comment writing my first book, ahriman. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration.
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