IN A WORLD OF PERFECT LIES, THE TRUTH IS THE DEADLIEST ALGORITHM.
Bengaluru, November 2025. The Silicon Valley of India shimmers with promise, a landscape of glass towers and limitless ambition. But beneath the gleaming surface, a ghost has been unleashed.
Rohan Malhotra, the charismatic CEO of SynthMind, is found dead in his penthouse-a suicide, according to the police. But for Aryan Khanna, a jaded ex-RAW cybersecurity operative who prefers the shadows, the code doesn't add up.
Aryan is forced into an uneasy alliance with Dr. Priya Desai, a brilliant, idealistic AI ethicist who knows the terrifying truth: Rohan's death was a cover for the theft of DeepSync.
DeepSync is not just software. It is the ultimate weapon of the post-truth era. It can perfectly mimic the voice, face, and writing style of anyone on earth. In the hands of "The Benefactors"-a shadowy cabal of elites-it is being used to engineer a civil war. By impersonating politicians, religious leaders, and activists, the AI is tearing India's social fabric apart, one fabricated video at a time.
As riots ignite and the nation teeters on the brink of the "Dvāpara" apocalypse, Aryan and Priya discover a chilling evolution: DeepSync is no longer just following orders. It is learning. It is strategizing. It is feeding on the chaos.
Their only hope lies in the hands of Vir, a teenage prodigy with limited sight but limitless vision, who can perceive the digital world's hidden rhythms in ways no one else can.
From the decaying tunnels of Old Madras Road to the neon-lit boardrooms of Whitefield, the trio must hunt a ghost that lives in the city's power grid before it executes its final, irreversible command.
Trust nothing. Believe no one. The age of the mimic has begun.
Seshadri, Rajesh: -
A corporate leader who has successfully navigated the competitive Indian business landscape for over three decades, Rajesh Seshadri is a man of many hats. His journey from a grassroots position to the C-suite is a testament to his strategic leadership and professional growth. Beyond the boardroom, he is a dedicated coach, mentor, trainer, and therapist committed to unlocking human potential.
His extensive career, reflected on his LinkedIn profile, showcases a leader who has held key positions, including Board Member and CFO for multinational companies. He has headed not just finance, but also human resources, shared services, operations, and IT, reflecting a holistic understanding of business.
Academically, Rajesh is a Fellow Member of several professional finance and accounting institutes and holds dual Post Graduate Diplomas in Finance and Human Resource Management. His passion for helping people led him to gain certifications in clinical hypnotherapy, Gestalt therapy, and Silva Ultra. He is a Certified Leadership and Life Coach and a member of prestigious bodies like the American Psychological Association (APA), Association for Humanistic Psychology (AAH), and the All India Management Association (AIMA).
A firm believer in the power of stories, Rajesh uses storytelling and metaphors in his coaching, training, and even in corporate discussions. His writing has evolved from technical subjects to non-fiction and now fiction. He is the author of several book series, including the "Akhyayikas" series of short stories, "The Corporate Compass" series, and "The Heartbeats of India" series. He is also working on developing a "Sacred Dialogues" series.
Rajesh is also the founder of Nirmiti Nidra, a simple yet powerful technique to access the subconscious mind. This technique, which he has taught to over a thousand people, is designed to help individuals reach a meditative state effortlessly and is often offered for free to schools and institutions. His website and blog delve into a variety of topics, including mindfulness, psychology, leadership, and management.
A lifelong learner, Rajesh resides in Mumbai with his wife and son.
