Myths of Old is the third part of The Tantric Trilogy . As the title suggests it is a fantasy read . It is very rare to find a good fantasy book by Indian authors with backdrops of Indian places . So , I was very excited to read this.
Just look at the intricate cover !
I mean it is jaw dropping !
You can expect everything in this trilogy ! From humans , Demons to bewitching magic !
Involved in Tantra practice , that is necromancy , the protagonist Adri has only one day to save his soul . Four horsemen and the devil himself awaits the possession of his spirit .
As Adri embarks on an eldritch
journey to save while believing it is not only his soul that the devil waits for but there exists many many more truths to it , we readers get to have a ride into the other-worldly dungeons of this cryptic world. A forgotten Kolkata being a dystopia in itself , blood spilling flesh eating Demons , Dragons , ancient rituals , forgotten folklore , Serpents , Horsemen , the assassin's almanac , ancient knowledge carrying texts , humanoids and what not ! So many extra mundane beings that are made this read adventuroud and yes spine-chilling .
The enigma that was woven in the previous two parts , in this last part , all will be answered making the path to the final puzzle clear andjoining the loose strings .
Truly it was like I kept waiting to read more to meet the preternatural upcoming . Legends coming to existence and myths unveiling with a lot of challenges and twists. In the hazy surrounding every now and then , a new form will appear to untie the knots .
I liked it specifically because first its created in an occult world that has ancient beings , magic , and a foggy backdrop and then within these all human beings have to tread their way through this land of the unknown .
Definitely the way this cabbalistic story is plotted , it keeps you on the edge . With all the spooky atmosphere that the author very aptly painted on a canvas of illusory and fantasy filled story along with death with its many blood-curdling hues , Adri 's story proves to be an unputdownable riddle solving journey with an enthralling end .
If you like fantasy read with dense plot , fast pace and narration griping you till the end ? Grab this series.