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    The Manticore's Secret: The Gameworld Trilogy, #2
    The Unwaba Revelations: The Gameworld Trilogy, #3
    The Simoqin Prophecies: The Gameworld Trilogy, #1
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    The Gameworld Trilogy Series

    By Samit Basu

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    About this series

    The Unwaba Revelations is the third and final part of the GameWorld Trilogy, the pioneering work of fantasy by an Indian author, Samit Basu, the bestselling, genre-bending, critically acclaimed, internationally published author of GameWorld, Turbulence, Chosen Spirits and many more.

    The GameWorld trilogy has been optioned by a Hollywood producer to be adapted into a streaming show for a global audience.

    The Unwaba Revelations

    Under the all-seeing eyes of the assembled gods, armies are on the move. The Game has begun. And when it ends, the world will end too . . .
    In The Unwaba Revelations, the third and concluding part of the GameWorld trilogy, a way must be found to save the world; to defeat the gods at their own game. A daunting prospect under any circumstances, made worse by the fact that the gods, who control all the heroes, are blatantly cheating by following only one rule—that they cannot be defeated by their own creations.
    As epic battles ravage the earth, Kirin and Maya, guided only by an old, eccentric and extremely unreliable chameleon, and egged on by the usual rag-tag gang, carry out their secret plan; a plan so secret that, in fact, no one involved has any idea what they are doing!
    Monsters, mayhem, mud-swamps; conspiracies, catastrophes, chimeras;
    betrayals, buccaneers, bloodshed—The Unwaba Revelations continues the roller coaster journey that began with The Simoqin Prophecies and gathered momentum with The Manticore's Secret. Traversing earth, sea and sky, realms both infernal and celestial, worlds both imagined and material, this book will draw you irresistibly into a tantalizing, action-packed, epic race to reclaim the flawed, magical world of its heroes.

    Praise for The Unwaba Revelations:

    "Post-modern, post-racist, disrespectful, assured" – Outlook

    "A romp… unveiling feats of such daring that readers are left gasping for more." – The Hindu

    "A delicious read" – Mint

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSamit Basu
    Release dateJun 9, 2020
    The Manticore's Secret: The Gameworld Trilogy, #2
    The Unwaba Revelations: The Gameworld Trilogy, #3
    The Simoqin Prophecies: The Gameworld Trilogy, #1

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    • 1

      The Simoqin Prophecies: The Gameworld Trilogy, #1
      The Simoqin Prophecies: The Gameworld Trilogy, #1

      The Simoqin Prophecies: The Gameworld Trilogy, #1

      Samit Basu
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      The Simoqin Prophecies The Simoqin Prophecies foretell the reawakening of the terrible rakshas, Danh-Gem, and the arrival of a hero to face him. But heroes do not appear magically out of nowhere; they have to be found and trained. And sometimes the makers of prophecies don't know everything they need to know… As the day of Danh-Gem's rising draws closer and the chosen hero is sent on a quest, another young man learns of terrible things he must do in secret and the difficult choices he must make in order to save the world from the rakshas. Written with consummate ease and brimming with wit and allusion, it is at once classic sff and subtle spoof, featuring scantily clad centauresses, flying carpets, pink trolls, belly dancers and homicidal rabbits. Monty Python meets the Ramayana, Alice in Wonderland meets The Lord of the Rings and Robin Hood meets The Arabian Nights in this novel—a breathtaking ride through a world peopled by different races and cultures from mythology and history. The Simoqin Prophecies was a national bestseller for six months in India when it released in 2003 and marked the beginning of Indian fantasy writing in English. Still a cult favourite, now also available in audiobook form narrated by Game of Thrones actor Ramon Tikaram, The Simoqin Prophecies has also been optioned by a Hollywood producer to be adapted into a streaming show. Reviews: "Cross-cultural extravaganza" – Locus "In Simoqin, first-time author Samit Basu has created a wonderfully detailed alternate world peopled with a dozen species from mythologies of different cultures… And then Basu has topped it by not taking that world too seriously." – Outlook "Numerous delights, great and small… The Simoqin Prophecies is an intelligent, inventive delight. It marks the arrival of a fresh and very original voice" – The Indian Express "Childhood fantasies, adult terrors and adolescent derring-do beguile the reader down a twisting labyrinth of adventure that's unrepentantly funny… It is quite simply the most fun book to see in print this year." – The Times of India "Playfulness is the motif of this entertaining novel. Reading it, I couldn't help but think of Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino's vastly referential exercise in homage - a breathless blink-and-you-miss-it amalgamation of all his favourite movie moments"  - Business Standard "The best thing about The Simoqin Prophecies though, is undoubtedly the manner in which it straddles (without ever really crossing) the line between being an entertaining fantasy novel and a tender satire on the genre" – Dawn "Basu weaves an intriguing tale, full of mystery and suspense, with generous doses of humour and also does a brilliant job of inventing fabulous (and grotesque) creatures." – The Telegraph Also in the GameWorld trilogy: The Manticore's Secret "Wildly imaginative, thoroughly enjoyable" – TimeOut "I was blown away by how cinematic some of the passages were… an awesome imagination"- Jabberwock The Unwaba Revelations "Post-modern, post-racist, disrespectful, assured" - Outlook "A romp… unveiling feats of such daring that readers are left gasping for more." – The Hindu "A delicious read" - Mint

      The Simoqin Prophecies The Simoqin Prophecies foretell the reawakening of the terrible rakshas, Danh-Gem, and the arrival of a hero to face him. But heroes do not appear magically out of nowhere; they have to be found and trained. And sometimes the makers of prophecies don't know everything they need to know… As the day of Danh-Gem's rising draws closer and the chosen hero is sent on a quest, another young man learns of terrible things he must do in secret and the difficult choices he must make in order to save the world from the rakshas. Written with consummate ease and brimming with wit and allusion, it is at once classic sff and subtle spoof, featuring scantily clad centauresses, flying carpets, pink trolls, belly dancers and homicidal rabbits. Monty Python meets the Ramayana, Alice in Wonderland meets The Lord of the Rings and Robin Hood meets The Arabian Nights in this novel—a breathtaking ride through a world peopled by different races and cultures from mythology and history. The Simoqin Prophecies was a national bestseller for six months in India when it released in 2003 and marked the beginning of Indian fantasy writing in English. Still a cult favourite, now also available in audiobook form narrated by Game of Thrones actor Ramon Tikaram, The Simoqin Prophecies has also been optioned by a Hollywood producer to be adapted into a streaming show. Reviews: "Cross-cultural extravaganza" – Locus "In Simoqin, first-time author Samit Basu has created a wonderfully detailed alternate world peopled with a dozen species from mythologies of different cultures… And then Basu has topped it by not taking that world too seriously." – Outlook "Numerous delights, great and small… The Simoqin Prophecies is an intelligent, inventive delight. It marks the arrival of a fresh and very original voice" – The Indian Express "Childhood fantasies, adult terrors and adolescent derring-do beguile the reader down a twisting labyrinth of adventure that's unrepentantly funny… It is quite simply the most fun book to see in print this year." – The Times of India "Playfulness is the motif of this entertaining novel. Reading it, I couldn't help but think of Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino's vastly referential exercise in homage - a breathless blink-and-you-miss-it amalgamation of all his favourite movie moments"  - Business Standard "The best thing about The Simoqin Prophecies though, is undoubtedly the manner in which it straddles (without ever really crossing) the line between being an entertaining fantasy novel and a tender satire on the genre" – Dawn "Basu weaves an intriguing tale, full of mystery and suspense, with generous doses of humour and also does a brilliant job of inventing fabulous (and grotesque) creatures." – The Telegraph Also in the GameWorld trilogy: The Manticore's Secret "Wildly imaginative, thoroughly enjoyable" – TimeOut "I was blown away by how cinematic some of the passages were… an awesome imagination"- Jabberwock The Unwaba Revelations "Post-modern, post-racist, disrespectful, assured" - Outlook "A romp… unveiling feats of such daring that readers are left gasping for more." – The Hindu "A delicious read" - Mint

    • 2

      The Manticore's Secret: The Gameworld Trilogy, #2
      The Manticore's Secret: The Gameworld Trilogy, #2

      The Manticore's Secret: The Gameworld Trilogy, #2

      Samit Basu
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      The Manticore's Secret is the second part of the GameWorld Trilogy, the pioneering work of fantasy by an Indian author, Samit Basu, the bestselling, genre-bending, critically acclaimed, internationally published author of GameWorld, Turbulence, Chosen Spirits and many more. The GameWorld trilogy has been optioned by a Hollywood producer to be adapted into a streaming show for a global audience. The Manticore's Secret Being a Hero isn't easy—but it's a lot easier than being a Dark Lord. Dark forces just aren't what they used to be in the good old days. The Manticore's Secret is the spellbinding sequel to The Simoqin Prophecies: Part One of the GameWorld Trilogy. Once again Samit Basu creates a mesmeric landscape bursting with weird and wonderful characters and a gripping narrative that's complex, playful, sometimes sombre but always dazzlingly inventive. A mysterious Dark Lord and his grotesque army threaten all that is good on earth… or do they? The heroic immortals who vanquished his rakshas father long ago have returned to do battle with the forces of evil, which is good news… or is it? In the shadows a secret society of shapeshifters battles deadly mind-controlling foes who threaten history, humanity and the future of the planet. A beautiful, amoral rakshasi plots world domination while a strangely civilized barbarian fights to save the world. But the world is spinning out of control. Because the gods are back. And they want to play… Praise for The Manticore's Secret "Wildly imaginative, thoroughly enjoyable" – TimeOut "I was blown away by how cinematic some of the passages were… an awesome imagination"- Jabberwock Also in the GameWorld Trilogy: Part One: The Simoqin Prophecies Part Two: The Unwaba Revelations "Post-modern, post-racist, disrespectful, assured" - Outlook "A romp… unveiling feats of such daring that readers are left gasping for more." – The Hindu "A delicious read" - Mint

      The Manticore's Secret is the second part of the GameWorld Trilogy, the pioneering work of fantasy by an Indian author, Samit Basu, the bestselling, genre-bending, critically acclaimed, internationally published author of GameWorld, Turbulence, Chosen Spirits and many more. The GameWorld trilogy has been optioned by a Hollywood producer to be adapted into a streaming show for a global audience. The Manticore's Secret Being a Hero isn't easy—but it's a lot easier than being a Dark Lord. Dark forces just aren't what they used to be in the good old days. The Manticore's Secret is the spellbinding sequel to The Simoqin Prophecies: Part One of the GameWorld Trilogy. Once again Samit Basu creates a mesmeric landscape bursting with weird and wonderful characters and a gripping narrative that's complex, playful, sometimes sombre but always dazzlingly inventive. A mysterious Dark Lord and his grotesque army threaten all that is good on earth… or do they? The heroic immortals who vanquished his rakshas father long ago have returned to do battle with the forces of evil, which is good news… or is it? In the shadows a secret society of shapeshifters battles deadly mind-controlling foes who threaten history, humanity and the future of the planet. A beautiful, amoral rakshasi plots world domination while a strangely civilized barbarian fights to save the world. But the world is spinning out of control. Because the gods are back. And they want to play… Praise for The Manticore's Secret "Wildly imaginative, thoroughly enjoyable" – TimeOut "I was blown away by how cinematic some of the passages were… an awesome imagination"- Jabberwock Also in the GameWorld Trilogy: Part One: The Simoqin Prophecies Part Two: The Unwaba Revelations "Post-modern, post-racist, disrespectful, assured" - Outlook "A romp… unveiling feats of such daring that readers are left gasping for more." – The Hindu "A delicious read" - Mint

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      The Unwaba Revelations: The Gameworld Trilogy, #3
      The Unwaba Revelations: The Gameworld Trilogy, #3

      The Unwaba Revelations: The Gameworld Trilogy, #3

      Samit Basu
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      The Unwaba Revelations is the third and final part of the GameWorld Trilogy, the pioneering work of fantasy by an Indian author, Samit Basu, the bestselling, genre-bending, critically acclaimed, internationally published author of GameWorld, Turbulence, Chosen Spirits and many more. The GameWorld trilogy has been optioned by a Hollywood producer to be adapted into a streaming show for a global audience. The Unwaba Revelations Under the all-seeing eyes of the assembled gods, armies are on the move. The Game has begun. And when it ends, the world will end too . . . In The Unwaba Revelations, the third and concluding part of the GameWorld trilogy, a way must be found to save the world; to defeat the gods at their own game. A daunting prospect under any circumstances, made worse by the fact that the gods, who control all the heroes, are blatantly cheating by following only one rule—that they cannot be defeated by their own creations. As epic battles ravage the earth, Kirin and Maya, guided only by an old, eccentric and extremely unreliable chameleon, and egged on by the usual rag-tag gang, carry out their secret plan; a plan so secret that, in fact, no one involved has any idea what they are doing! Monsters, mayhem, mud-swamps; conspiracies, catastrophes, chimeras; betrayals, buccaneers, bloodshed—The Unwaba Revelations continues the roller coaster journey that began with The Simoqin Prophecies and gathered momentum with The Manticore's Secret. Traversing earth, sea and sky, realms both infernal and celestial, worlds both imagined and material, this book will draw you irresistibly into a tantalizing, action-packed, epic race to reclaim the flawed, magical world of its heroes. Praise for The Unwaba Revelations: "Post-modern, post-racist, disrespectful, assured" – Outlook "A romp… unveiling feats of such daring that readers are left gasping for more." – The Hindu "A delicious read" – Mint

      The Unwaba Revelations is the third and final part of the GameWorld Trilogy, the pioneering work of fantasy by an Indian author, Samit Basu, the bestselling, genre-bending, critically acclaimed, internationally published author of GameWorld, Turbulence, Chosen Spirits and many more. The GameWorld trilogy has been optioned by a Hollywood producer to be adapted into a streaming show for a global audience. The Unwaba Revelations Under the all-seeing eyes of the assembled gods, armies are on the move. The Game has begun. And when it ends, the world will end too . . . In The Unwaba Revelations, the third and concluding part of the GameWorld trilogy, a way must be found to save the world; to defeat the gods at their own game. A daunting prospect under any circumstances, made worse by the fact that the gods, who control all the heroes, are blatantly cheating by following only one rule—that they cannot be defeated by their own creations. As epic battles ravage the earth, Kirin and Maya, guided only by an old, eccentric and extremely unreliable chameleon, and egged on by the usual rag-tag gang, carry out their secret plan; a plan so secret that, in fact, no one involved has any idea what they are doing! Monsters, mayhem, mud-swamps; conspiracies, catastrophes, chimeras; betrayals, buccaneers, bloodshed—The Unwaba Revelations continues the roller coaster journey that began with The Simoqin Prophecies and gathered momentum with The Manticore's Secret. Traversing earth, sea and sky, realms both infernal and celestial, worlds both imagined and material, this book will draw you irresistibly into a tantalizing, action-packed, epic race to reclaim the flawed, magical world of its heroes. Praise for The Unwaba Revelations: "Post-modern, post-racist, disrespectful, assured" – Outlook "A romp… unveiling feats of such daring that readers are left gasping for more." – The Hindu "A delicious read" – Mint

    Author

    Samit Basu

    Samit Basu is an Indian novelist. His previous novel, The City Inside, was named one of the best sci-fi/fantasy novels of 2022 by The Washington Post and Book Riot and was short-listed for the JCB Prize. He’s published several novels in a range of speculative genres, all critically acclaimed and bestselling in India, beginning with The Simoqin Prophecies (2003). He also works as a director-screenwriter, a comics writer, and a columnist. He lives in Delhi, Kolkata, and on the internet. Website: samitbasu.com Twitter: @samitbasu Instagram: @samitbasu

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