Storm From Taxila: The Asoka Trilogy (Book 2)

Blood will be spilled, secrets revealed, and empires forged. Step into the chaotic battlegrounds of ancient India with Storm From Taxila, Book 2 of Shreyas Bhave’s epic Asoka Trilogy!

About the Book: Bindusar, the Samrat Chakravartin and ruler of the vast Indian subcontinent, is dead. With his passing, the royal succession descends into a ruthless vortex of political intrigue, dark coalitions, violence, and bloodshed, plunging the entire realm into a brutal civil war. As the winds of war howl across the land, the pieces move across the board: In Vidishanagri, the ambitious and gifted Asoka defies his rivals, slays his brother's sacred stallion, and marches on Patliputra backed by the Ancient Brahminical Order. Meanwhile, in Taxila, the rightful heir Sushem raises an army to seize the throne by force. From the salt pans of Sindh to the secret missions of Radhagupta and Kanakdatta, every faction is pulled into the storm. As the harbinger of death and destruction approaches, the ultimate question remains: Who will rise from the ashes to become the next Samrat of the revered lands of the Aryas?

Key Features & Benefits:

• Epic Historical Fiction: Book 2 of the acclaimed Asoka Trilogy by Shreyas Bhave, offering a gripping, action-packed dive into ancient Indian history and politics.

• Complex Multi-Perspective Plot: Weaves together high-stakes warfare, court intrigue, ideological clashes, and secret personal missions across the subcontinent.

• Fascinating Characters: Follows legendary figures and compelling fictional players like Asoka, Sushem, Hardeo, and Radhagupta as they battle for the throne.

• The Perfect Gift: An essential, thrilling read for fans of historical epics, mythological fiction, ancient Indian history, and sweeping battle dramas.