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“In this thriller, Abhaidev crafts an intriguing fictional world; the secret society, in particular, is convincingly and engagingly explained… The action scenes showcase Abhaidev’s ability to create exhilarating tableaux…” – Kirkus Reviews
“Book to read this autumn.” – Outlook (2021 list)
“Book to read this winter.” – India Today (2021 list)
“Gripping tales for the bibliophiles.” – Times of India
“The Influencer by Abhaidev is not a typical thriller but something completely unexpected.” – Spot Latest
“A gifted writer returns with an action packed thriller.” – Dailyhunt
“Author Abhaidev is back with his Suspense Thriller.” – The Daily Bulletin
“A nice thriller where various genres are mixed together. It is a fresh concept blend with romance, thrills, a little bit of Sci-Fi and wisdom lessons. I enjoyed reading the book…” – Thinkerviews
“When I was reading this book, all I could think how amazing it would be if it was a movie…” – Libroreview
“A super intriguing plotline…” – The Melodramatic Bookworm
“The story is jam-packed with twists and turns which will keep you hooked till the last page…” – The Book Critiques
“This was one of those books that hooked me right from the start…” – Saumya’s Bookstation
Book Description What if we have been wrong about this world this whole time? What if only a few gifted individuals decide the fate of it? What if impossible is quite possible?
One of the prime minister’s many assistants, Aditya is no ordinary man. He is instead what some people call an Influencer. Yes! Literally! He is one of the few fortunate men who with the power of their minds can make other people agreeable and servile.
To the outside world, Aditya is just another employee on the government’s payroll. But secretly, he is part of a shadow organization called WIS. With his special abilities, Aditya helps the most powerful man in his country, the PM, to have the better end of the deal.
Life for Aditya had been smooth until one careless mistake precipitates into his wife knowing his big secret. WIS can tolerate anything but a defector. It takes WIS some time but eventually they find out Aditya’s big goof up. It, therefore, declares war on the renegade. Aditya’s death is what they want.
What will Aditya do? How will he fight this decree of the behemoth that once nurtured him?
The Influencer is a story of a man who has never taken no for an answer. It’s a thrilling account of a single man who is facing the wrath of a powerful but dubious organization with highly-skilled, super assassins at its disposal.
Will Aditya succeed in dodging WIS? Or will the evil organization get what it wants? How far will this fugitive go to protect everything he cherishes?
Some early reviews (pre-release)
“The Influencer is an unputdownable book that transcends genres.” – Beta Reader
“The book left me wanting for more. Abhaidev should write a sequel.” – Reader (ARC)
About the author
Abhaidev is the pen name of Mayank Chandna, an MDI Gurgaon alumnus and the author of the much-loved novel, That Thing About You. After working for a while in an investment bank, he took the plunge and quit that boring job of his to venture into the exciting world of writing, something he always wanted to do.
‘The Influencer’ is his second novel.
He can be reached at www.authorabhaidev.com and authorabhaidev@gmail.com
From the Publisher
Meet the characters!
ADITYA GUPTA (The Influencer)
One of the prime minister’s many assistants, Aditya is no ordinary man. He is instead what some people call an Influencer. Yes! Literally! He is one of the few fortunate men who with the power of their minds can make other people agreeable and servile.
To the outside world, Aditya is just another employee on the government’s payroll. But secretly, he is part of a shadow organization called WIS. With his special abilities, Aditya helps the most powerful man in his country, the PM, to have the better end of the deal.
Though a principled man, he is hiding a big secret from his wife Shreya. Just to protect her.
SHREYA
A sweet woman who sacrificed her career just to stay with her husband, Aditya. Little did she know that her loving husband is not what he pretends to be. Instead, he is harboring a big secret that could change their married life forever.
RISHABH
People are not what they pretend to be. Rishabh, Aditya’s mentor is one such mysterious man. No one knows what’s going on in his head. An Influencer himself (a weaker one), he is entrusted with the task to recruit new members for the shadow organization, WIS. Completely unpredictable, he is a man with a mysterious aura around him. With his charming personality and sugar-coated words, he is able to deceive even the astutest of minds.
GAURAV – The super-assassin
Gaurav is a super-assassin on WIS’s payroll. He calls himself a fixer who fixes things. Practically a ghost, with no social media presence or entry in the government’s database, the man loves eliminating people ruthlessly. The guy has never failed in his mission even once. No target of his has ever escaped his wrath. The man is virtually undefeatable.
ASIN : B097TQNWN2
Language : English
File size : 1289 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 327 pages
Customers say
Customers find the book has an intriguing plot with well-timed twists and turns that keep them hooked. They appreciate the coherent language and easy reading style. The story is unique with philosophical discussions that keep readers guessing until the final page. Readers describe the pacing as fast and action-packed. They praise the author’s depth of imagination and world-building, saying it gives food for thought through the conversations. The characters are well-developed and have great personalities.
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