2040: The Battle for Life

A must read Classic of modern times 2040 The Battle of Life, truly qualifies to be called a classic of today. Each page is meaningful, yet the story is so riveting and entertaining that you will be compelled to read it at one go. The writing style, too, is fluid and very interesting. The story is narrated through the eyes of MwM channel news anchors, Rohit Singh and Priyanka Grover, who are reporting on an international emergency-- terrorists have placed bio terror vials and nukes in 30 cities across the globe and are threatening to clear the world of "impure" people. Huge damage to life and the planet seems just so possible. Both Rohit and Priyanka are part of India's psy-ops along with Colonel Vikram, who leads the big fight back. With this engrossing setting we see a thrilling and nerve racking battle of mind and action on ground. But this is more than a story. The author has developed the characters so well that he makes us go deep into their minds. We dwell on subjects like life, love, religion, science and the ultimate purpose of human endeavor. Rohit Singh dallies between his intense romantic relation with Priyanka-- which will keep the reader entertained and his philosophical musings which will make you think. Why life exists and how it can disappear is dwelt upon, both in religious as well as scientific terms. Scientist Dr Kutty, who is modeled on Dr Kalam, explains to us how and why Covid was invented and how the future can be uncertain. Even climate change, ideological wars and future technologies are described. There is positive energy in the plot. The romance and chemistry will make you love it. The war between good and evil will keep you engrossed. The projection of the future will inform you of YOUR road ahead. Your life will change after you read this. Lord Meghnad Desai has rated this novel very highly in the foreword. Some reviewers have called it as good as Avatar, Sholay and Alduos Huxley's, Brave new world. A must read. Read more