THE DRAGON'S SHADOW

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄
𝗕𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝟐𝟑𝟗
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗽𝘆
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔




The Dragon’s Shadow by Balakrishna Kamath is an engaging India–China spy thriller that blends fiction with striking realism. The narrative is fictional, but it draws heavily from real-world events, making the story feel grounded and unsettlingly plausible. The Indo-China tensions are portrayed well, and the inclusion of timestamps and precise locations at the beginning of each chapter adds to the sense that one is following a real investigation rather than a work of fiction.

Written by a retired intelligence officer, the novel carries a strong sense of authenticity. There are moments when the line between fiction and reality feels blurred, especially in the depiction of covert missions and the psychological layers of espionage. The language is simple yet effective, and the narration remains crisp and gripping throughout, making it a fast-paced read. In a concise 200 pages, the author manages to pack in all the elements one expects from a solid thriller without unnecessary padding.

Without revealing spoilers, the story revolves around espionage set against the backdrop of Indo-China border tensions. It brings together the roles of the army, diplomats, and intelligence agencies, offering a glimpse into how espionage operates behind the scenes. The novel also subtly highlights the immense pressure and sacrifices involved in protecting national security—often unseen and unacknowledged.

My Rating: 4.5/5

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