Operation Jinnah by Shiv Aroor

"Operation Jinnah" by Shiv Aroor - A military thriller. 

This book is published by Juggernaut books in 2017 and has 295 pages.

India conducts a covert operation inside enemy territory and no one is the wiser. An operation by Indian navy, to destroy Pakistan's Jinnah naval base, is aborted seconds before missiles were to strike. Ten years later daughter of navy chief Rana is abducted in Kashmir.

Why was Operation Jinnah aborted? What was the covert mission? Why daughter of navy chief, and not of any minister, was kidnapped? Will India strike back?

Its a military thriller with a lot of action, high octane scenes, international tension, mission inside enemy territory, national pride, nail biting sequences and a decent story.

This book is a very good thriller. The thrill, enticing events, nail biting climaxes, technical knowledge of weapons and aircrafts, crisp story, authentic narration and adrenaline pumping action make this a pleasurable reading experience.

Characterization is good.  Admiral Nirbhai Rana, the maverick patriot. Varuna, his only daughter. Lieutenant Commander Akeela Thomas, an orphan girl turned navy commando. Lieutenant Vikramaditya Singh, another navy commando. Lieutenant Saraswati Subramanian, born as a boy but transformed to a girl and navy commando. Prime minister, who wants to give a fitting reply to Pakistan and is ready to handle international pressure. Each of them add value to the story. 

Author has given rough sketches of various weapons and flying machines for the reader in This book. This is a novelty, welcome change and the USP.

Author, however, fails to tie some loose ends like why does the 'contact' assists Indians? How was the contact recruited? Why India did not go all the way when opportunity presented? Had he tied the loose ends it would have eliminated this flaw. 

Shiv Aroor is a well known TV journalist and anchor. This is his debut novel.  He has displayed finess that does not betray that this is a debut novel. We should see more of Shiv Aroor in future.

Why did I read this book? Title and blurb. 

What I didn't like? Loose ends. 

What did I like? Delivery, knowledge.

 A very good book. Recommend reading.