The Sahyadri Syndicate

By Awez Patel

Part 1: The Return

In this opening part, the story introduces Arjun Sharma, a 54-year-old man living a seemingly perfect retired life in London as a successful businessman. With his devoted wife Priya and accomplished daughters Asha (a diplomat) and Kavya (a doctor), Arjun has spent 12 years enjoying a peaceful existence far from his past. However, a family invitation to a wedding in India's Dang district pulls him back into the world he left behind. As the family travels to the celebration, subtle recognitions from local communities hint at Arjun's hidden history as a powerful figure. The narrative builds tension through cultural immersion and family bonding, but underlying threats from old "business" connections emerge, forcing Arjun to confront whether his past can truly stay buried. This part explores themes of identity, deception, and the illusion of escape, blending family drama with rising suspense as Arjun's secret life begins to unravel.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FS5RL7J3
• ISBN13: 9798266387850
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.0" x 10.0"