Operation Fox-hunt by Siddhartha Thorat

"Operation Fox-hunt" a debut novel by Siddhartha Thorat. This book is published by Shrishti Publishers & Distributors in 2014 and has 188 pages.

ISI, Pakistani intelligence agency, plans a daredevil attack on a strategic target in India. The target is an airport and primary base for 3 squadrons of Air superiority fighter SU 30MKI & HQ of southern command of Indian army. Two teams are formed for attack lead by SSG commandos.

RAW, IB and Military Intelligence of India get the whiff of the attack. But where is it planned? What is the target? What will Pakistan gain? Can India stop the attack? The hunt begins.

This is a good thriller. Attack by Pakistani's on Indian territory and chase by Indian intelligence agencies is sure to entice the readers. Since it is also narrated in an interesting fashion without over dramatizing, you have a good book. Story is woven neatly around the central theme. Characterisation is apt. Author has been able to entice the audience.

Author had provided detailed information about various army and special forces units, their background and history. A lot of research must have gone into writing the book. Amount of support Pakistanis get in India is simultaneously unbelievable and saddening.

Why the attack team does not consider using sea route is inexplicable. Another thing that I did not like is that all the army, special services and bureaucrats are shown smoking. There are more than 20 smoking scenes. There are editorial mistakes in the book like mis-spelling. This could have and should have been avoided.

I purchased this book on impulse hoping that it would prove readable. It proved to be a good impulsive decision.

It's a  good book. Recommend reading.