"RIP by Mukul Deva" : A Review

About The Book -

Indias literary storm trooper, Mukul Deva delivers yet another pulse-pounding, crackerjack of a thriller. Tethered on the edge of reality, RIP will keep you turning pages late into the night.

R.I.P. The Resurgent Indian Patriots. Self- appointed guardians of a nation seething with anger at the endless scams and scandals rocking its very foundation. Vigilantes who vow to stop corrupt politicians and colluding civil servants. Even if it means killing them.

Colonel Krishna Athawale and his team of Special Forces officers rally to protect the country from the enemy within. They call themselves the K-Team. And no one is safe from their deadly intent.
Hellbent on stopping them is Raghav Bhagat, rogue para commando, gun for hire and Krishnas bete noir.

Caught in the crossfire is Vinod Bedi, Special Director CBI. Reena Bhagat, a glamorous news anchor, embittered by her husbands betrayal. And two young boys, Sachin and Azaan, torn apart by the loss of a parent.

It doesnt get bigger.

Storyline -

“RIP” is Mukul Deva’s latest thriller which comes at a time when the nation is up against the series of scams and corruption.

Though the book is a totally work of fiction and the author has categorically mentioned that all references in the book have been fictitiously used, one can easily relate to a number of characters and/or events which the book takes us through.

The book starts with self-appointed guardians (who are all ex-para commandos), who form the protagonists, call themselves the K-Team, because all their names starts with K. So, in K-Team, we have Colonel Krishna Athawale, Major Karan Singh, Major Kevin David, Major Kashif Nadeem, Major Kamlesh Saikia and Major Kulwant Singh Bajwa who have taken upon themselves the responsibility of cleansing the system. They target corrupt ministers, judges, arms dealers and kill them. They hope this will wake up the Government into taking some immediate and strong action benefiting the country as a result.

Apart from them, there are two other teams also who are trying to stop the K-Team from achieving its mission. One is the official team led by Vinod Bedi, Special Director CBI and Nandakumar his deputy while the other is the unofficial team led by Raghav Bhagat, rogue para commando, who has been hired by the Home Minister to take down the K-Team because Home Minister himself is also involved in scams.

What happens next? Read the book and you shall have your answers!!

Now, Review Time -

The book is wrriten in very simple yet powerful language. And it makes it totally worthy read. The characters of the book are relatable as well easy to connect with. Deva has shown his creativity throughout the book. Emotions are very well poured in every character. Everything seems almost real. When I was reading it, it was feeling like I’m watching any hollywood movie with indian characters.

You can smell gun powder quite literally while flipping the pages.

It’s a good late night read. I will say more such books should be written.

Verdict -

The book is good. It is a far cry and welcome change from the mushy, inane college-romances flooding the market today.

We would like to rate it 4 out of 5. It’s an engrossing book which comes recommended by the likes of The Hindu and Sunil Khetarpal ( CEO, IN Entertainment (India) Ltd ). And it stands recommended by Read In Park too!